The Train Man Returns to the Downtown Bend Library

Posted By:  Tina Walker Davis
Date Posted:  11/18/2024

Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago at the Downtown Bend Library. In the decades since, his annual display of model trains has become a highly anticipated holiday tradition for countless families in Central Oregon. This year Lavrich is back to share the trains with young and old alike.

Please note that the room capacity is limited, so we will bring people in and out in a steady stream according to capacity. The last entry for sessions will be 15 minutes before the end time, so, for example, if a session runs 3–5:30, the last entry will be at 5:15 p.m. (please see below for times). Please be mindful of the people in line and limit all viewing to no more than 20 minutes. And remember, all of this is done thanks to the warm generosity of Michael Lavrich and his team of volunteers: his son, Kieran, and long-time helpers Parker and Grace. Thank you, all!

WHERE: Downtown Bend Library (601 NW Wall Street, Bend)

WHEN:

• December 14, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.; room capacity reduced 10–10:30 a.m. to allow for ADA access)
• December 14, 3–5:30 p.m. (traductores de español disponibles; last viewing 5:15 p.m./última visualización 5:15 p.m.)

• December 15, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
• December 15, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)

• December 16, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
• December 16, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)

• December 17, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
• December 17, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)

• December 19, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
• December 19, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)

• December 20, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
• December 20, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)

• December 21, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.; room capacity reduced 10–10:30 a.m. to allow for ADA access))
• December 21, 3–5:30 p.m. (traductores de español disponibles; last viewing 5:15 p.m./última visualización 5:15 p.m.)

• December 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
• December 22, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)

• December 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
• December 23, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)