Model Train Extravaganza Rolls into the Library December 6!
All aboard! The Crown Point Community Library invites train enthusiasts of all ages to its Model Train Extravaganza on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
This annual family-friendly event transforms the library into a miniature wonderland of railroads, featuring intricate model layouts and displays from local train clubs and collectors, including the Roundtoit Train Club, CP Train Stop, Illiana Garden Railway Society, and Tyler’s Tender.
Visitors can explore a variety of scales and styles, watch trains wind through detailed landscapes, and meet hobbyists who love to share their knowledge and creativity. Whether you’re a lifelong collector or just curious about model railroading, this event offers something for everyone.
📅 When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕘 Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Where: Crown Point Community Library, 122 N. Main Street, Crown Point
🎟️ Admission: Free, open to all ages
All aboard for holiday fun!
Enter to win a Lionel Polar Express Train
Once again, Brian Speers, owner of CP Trains Stop, is on track to spread some cheer by donating a Lionel Polar Express Train for the library to raffle! From December 6 through December 15, during your visit to the library, stop by the front desk to enter to win. This is a free raffle, and the winner will be drawn on December 15.
Don’t forget to visit the Children’s Library on the second floor to see the festive model train display, sponsored by the Roundtoit Train Club and CP Trians Stop. Kids can press a button to make the train move and whistle—a delightful experience for the whole family.
