Every Friday morning at 10:30 in the lobby of the historic Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano, spellbound children take a magical train ride through the tales of professional storyteller Genie Hammel and her sidekick Eugene the Motor Mouse. The 30-minute fun-filled, interactive experience is aimed at toddlers and preschool children. However, kids of all ages are welcome and often attend.

Ms. Genie is a master at providing young children age-appropriate ways to learn about trains. Her stories arouse their curiosity to explore the rest of the museum, especially its model train display and interactive exhibits based on the principals of electricity used to power the Texas Electric Railway cars. There’s even an opportunity to board Interurban Rail Car 360, manufactured in 1911, just outside the train station for an imaginary trip down the line.

On July 10, the Interurban Railway Museum's story time program will not only feature Genie and Eugene, but will also spotlight author Bridget Renshaw, formerly of Allen. She will be reading from her comedic children's poetry book "Cornucopia".

"I'm really excited to come back to North Texas and read at the Interurban Railway Museum," said Renshaw. "I'm originally from Allen, but have been in Los Angeles for over six years. It's great to be reading my poems to kids where I grew up and at such a fun, historic Texas site. It's great there's a place for kids to have an interactive story time and enjoy a little piece of Plano history. I'm delighted to be a part of it."

A parent or guardian must accompany all children. Large groups should call 972-241-2117 to ensure a spot in this highly popular program. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome!
 
June 19:  Hooray for Dads and Trains!

June 26:  Trains Bring us Home!

July 3: MUSEUM CLOSED

July 10:  Frogs Are Hopping Along the Track!
Special guest: Bridget Renshaw, author of comedic children's poetry book "Cornucopia"

July 17:  Hats off to Trains!

July 24: The Puffer Bellies go Fish, Fish, Blub Blub!

July 31:  Let's Play in the Forest as the Trains Race By!

August 7:  Eugene the Motor Mouse Goes on a Picnic!

August 14:  Get your Train Ticket to the Zoo!

August 21:  Trains travel to the Farm!

August 28:  Toot-Toot, Puff Puff.....Going to the Beach!

About Bridget Renshaw: Bridget Renshaw spent her childhood in Allen, Texas writing poems, raps and stories from a very young age. She now spends her adult years doing the same thing in Los Angeles, California.  Bridget received an MBA from Texas Tech University in 2008. She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue creative endeavors.  Bridget's first book, Cornucopia, is a collection of quirky, fun and deep poems that she says "is an extension of her childhood heart". She is thrilled to be sharing this collection with the world. Aside from writing, Bridget has other creative endeavors such as VoiceOver, improv and stand-up comedy. She is currently working on another book of poetry for kids.

Connect with Bridget:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornucopiabook
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUL9nnb8lm751lAogOs2aZQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cornucopiakids
Instagram: @Cornucopiapoems
Amazon order page: http://www.amazon.com/Cornucopia-Bridget-Renshaw/dp/1503223418

About The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc:
The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc., a Texas corporation 501 (c)(3) non-profit, is an organization dedicated to promote civic pride in the past, to increase preservation awareness through education and public outreach, and to provide financial assistance to protect and preserve our heritage resources for this and future generations. For more information, please visit www.planoconservancy.org or call 972-941-2117