‘The Train Man’ brings his model trains back to the Downtown Bend Library for holiday family fun; here’s the schedule

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- 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, the library announced Wednesday.

Here are the rest of the details: 

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: 

• Sat, December 20, 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) 

• Sat, December 20, 3–5:30 p.m. (traductores de español disponibles; last viewing 5:15 p.m./última visualización 5:15 p.m.) 

• Sun, December 21, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.) 

• Sun, December 21, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.) 

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

• Mon, December 22, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.) 

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

• Tues, December 23, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.) 

• Fri, December 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.) 

• Fri, December 26, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.) 

• Sat, December 27, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.) 

• Sat, December 27, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.) 

• Sun, December 28, 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) 

• Sun, December 28, 3–5:30 p.m. (traductores de español disponibles; last viewing 5:15 p.m./última visualización 5:15 p.m.) 

For more information about these programs, please visit the library website at www.deschuteslibrary.org. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats or auxiliary aides) should contact Liz Goodrich at lizg@deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.