Huntington Holiday Train

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Come see the Huntington Holiday Train at Main Library
The Huntington Holiday Train has delighted people of all ages since 1992. This downtown holiday treasure was generously loaned to Columbus Metropolitan Library by Huntington National Bank in 2009 and is displayed in Main Library’s Grand Atrium.

Bring your family to see the display with its trains, tracks, tunnels, bridges, castles and other features to delight visitors of all ages.
On display Nov. 28-Jan. 8
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.
Visit during regular library hours, with free one-hour parking in Main Library’s attached garage.

Join Us for Our
Holiday Open House

Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 6-8 p.m.

Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave.

We’ll have festive family fun with activities, crafts, hot chocolate, and live reindeer outside! Enjoy holiday music and performances, plus see the official launch of the Huntington Holiday Train – with a little help from a special guest.

All activities are free and so is parking in Main Library’s garage and nearby parking lots.

Main Library Hours
96 S. Grant Ave.
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
 
Friday and Saturday
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
 
Sunday
1-5 p.m.
Closed for the Holidays

Wednesday, Dec. 24

Thursday, Dec. 25

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026

Check out festive programs at Main Library!

For Families

Holiday PBJ & Jazz Concert
Saturday, Dec. 13 | 11:30 a.m.

Get ready to swing and groove along to a performance of family-friendly jazz.
Reading Room

Kids Create: Arctic Animal Suncatchers
Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 4 p.m.

Join us to make a beautiful take-home craft appreciating nature and the winter season!
Children’s Area

“Noon” Year’s Eve Dance Party with The Caravan
Tuesday, Dec. 30 | 11-12 p.m.

Ring in the New Year early! Join us for a lively kids’ dance party and a countdown to 12 p.m.
Reading Room

For Teens

Teens Create: Winter WonderFrames!
Monday, Dec. 15 | 3 p.m.

Get creative and cozy at the library and decorate your own winter-themed picture frames!
Teen Area

Friday Fun: Winter Holidays Around the World
Friday, Dec. 19 | 3:30 p.m.

How do different countries celebrate the New Year? Test your knowledge and compete with your friends in the Teen Learning Lab!

Storytimes

All Aboard!
Hear railroad stories and sing choo-choo songs!
Friday, Dec. 12 | 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 13 | 11 a. m.
Sunday, Dec. 14 | 1:30 p.m.
Children’s Area

Cozy in the Winter Storytime
Stop in for cozy stories and winter songs!

Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18 | 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 19 | 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20 | 11 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21 | 1:30 p.m.
Children’s Area

Sweet Treats
Join us as we share yummy songs and stories!

Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 26 | 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27 | 11 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28 | 1:30 p.m.
Children’s Area

Have a Question?
Thursday | Nov. 27

Wednesday, Dec. 24

Thursday, Dec. 25

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026

for Christmas and New Year’s