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Climb Aboard with Chris Van Allsburg This Saturday!

By Tim on Nov 18, 2015 12:30 PM

This Saturday, November 21, come to the downtown Central Library to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Polar Express with a visit from award-winning author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg. Festivities include Van Allsburg-inspired art stations (including a special art activity led by Artists Working in Education), model trains presented by the Lionel Railroad Club of Milwaukee, and a presentation by Van Allsburg himself followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase by co-host Boswell Books Company.

Where: Central Library, Schoenleber Reading Room

When: Saturday, November 21, 2015

10 am - 4 pm: Model trains on exhibit from Lionel Railroad Club of Milwaukee

1 - 3:30 pm: Art activities presented by Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.)

2 - 2:30 pm: Presentation by Chris Van Allsburg



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