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GOLETA LIBRARY HOSTS FESTIVAL OF TRAINS THIS WEEKEND

December 9-11

By Informational Post December 4, 2016
The Santa Barbara Public Library System presents “Holiday Festival of Trains” at the Goleta Library featuring a special, three-day holiday display.

People of all ages are invited to enjoy a sampling of Dave Halbeisen’s extensive model train collection. Hours are:
  • Friday, December 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local resident and private collector, Dave Halbeisen, has been sharing his great collection of trains with the Goleta Library for more than 25 years. He will have multiple trains chugging along the tracks, as well as a wintery display of animals and other miniatures for the community to enjoy.

The Goleta Library is located at 500 N. Fairview Avenue in Goleta. For more information about the “Holiday Festival of Trains,” please call the Library at (805) 964-7878.

Information about Santa Barbara Public Library System locations, hours, events, and programs is available at SBPLibrary.org. All Library programs are free and open to the public.