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Fort Ben Model Railroad Train Show

2024-03-30 10:00:00 2024-03-30 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Fort Ben Model Railroad Train Show Calling all train enthusiasts (and train curious) of all ages! Join us to learn more about trains and see elaborate model train set-ups with displays and information from the National Model Railroad Association Midwest Region/Central Indiana Division. Fort Ben Branch -

Saturday, March 30
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-30 10:00:00 2024-03-30 16:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Fort Ben Model Railroad Train Show Calling all train enthusiasts (and train curious) of all ages! Join us to learn more about trains and see elaborate model train set-ups with displays and information from the National Model Railroad Association Midwest Region/Central Indiana Division. Fort Ben Branch -

Calling all train enthusiasts (and train curious) of all ages! Join us to learn more about trains and see elaborate model train set-ups with displays and information from the National Model Railroad Association Midwest Region/Central Indiana Division.

Members of the organization will display their full model train collections for patrons to drop in, view, experience, and learn about different types of railroading and operations in the United States (past and present).

Join us to learn about trains, historical information about trains in Indianapolis/Fort Benjamin Harrison area, as well as the hobby of collecting model trains. There is local historical relevance about trains as Fort Benjamin Harrison had a train depot, and the original depot still stands (although it has been repurposed). Come learn about this piece of the puzzle to unlocking many untold stories about Fort Benjamin Harrison and the community.

A sensory friendly hour will be offered from 10-11 a.m. with less sensory input (noise/light/crowd capacity/etc.)

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Class/Workshop |

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Fort Ben Branch

Branch manager
Shelby Peak

Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The 22,000 square foot Fort Ben Branch provides easy access to Library services and collections due to its location in a high-traffic community with access to public transportation. It includes community meeting spaces and study rooms, beautiful landscaping components, and walk-up, bike-up, and drive-up material return locations. Its roof-top solar photovoltaic system will provides 80% of the building's electricity needs. The Library was envisioned as part of a redevelopment plan since the land was decommissioned and transitioned from the U.S. military to the City of Indianapolis in the 1990s.

The Branch is the first library branch in the state of Indiana to become a Certified Autism Center™ by receiving an international autism accreditation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). 

Upcoming events

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
This event is full

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
This event is full

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 5

Mon, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 5

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 5

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 5
This event is full

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm