Hollis and Helen Baright Public Library

5555 S. 77th St.

Ralston, NE  68127-3645

402-331-7636

402-331-1168 fax

Monday - Thursday

Friday - Saturday

Sunday

10:00 am - 9:00 pm

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Welcome to Baright Public Library

Teen Blog
 

Read the reviews submitted by adults in our summer reading program!

 

See our teen book reviews!

Register for Story Time

You may register for the fall story times beginning August 30 at 10:00 am. The story times will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am from September 20 through November 18. Register your child based on his age:

Toddlers (18 months through 3 years)

Preschool (ages 4-5 years)

 

Registration is not required for the Monday night Family Story Time, which runs from 6:30 to 7:00 pm, September 27 through November 15.

Children under the age of 6 should be accompanied by an adult.

 

Conversation Cafés Begin Sept. 12

The library will begin a series of Conversation Cafés on Sundays at 2:30 pm beginning September 12. This informal conversation club includes a diverse group of people (some have hailed from Panama, Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Afghanistan, and, of course, the United States). Discussions are varied and interesting and have included topics such as identity theft, body language, family roles, and cultural holidays and traditions. Two movies will be viewed and reviewed this fall (dates yet to be determined). Refreshments will be provided. Join Yolanda for interesting conversations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Free and open to the public.

 

First TAB Meeting of the School Year - Sept. 30

Are you a teen in grades 7-12? Do you have some great ideas for teen programs? Do you love to tell other teens what to read? Do you want to make a difference in your community? If yes, then come to our first Teen Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 30, 5:00-7:00 pm! We'll provide snacks and Wii games!

 

"My Lists" in the Online Catalog!

You can now keep up to 10 “My Lists” with 100 titles each in the online catalog! Simply log in with your Baright Library barcode and PIN, find items in the catalog that you are interested in, and click on "Add to my list" while viewing the short or detailed record of that item. You can view them at any time by clicking on "My Lists" in the upper right corner. Move them into different lists, remove them, email them, or request any of these items from the library any time you're logged in. If you have questions, please ask library staff for assistance.

 

Schedule of Activities

SEPTEMBER

 
Th., Sept. 2, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Intermediate Email (computer class) - free and open to the public; call the library to register.
Sun.-Mon., Sept. 5-6 Library closed for Labor Day
Th., Sept. 9, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Excel Spreadsheets (computer class) - free and open to the public; call the library to register.
Sun., Sept. 12, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Conversation Café - Interesting conversations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Mon., Sept. 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Computación para principiantes - Aprenda lo básico acerca de la computadora y como utilizaria. ¡Gratis! Para apuntarse, comuníquese con Yolanda a 331-7636.

Wed., Sept. 15, noon - 1:00 pm

 

 

"It's All About Bees!" Lunch and Learn - It's All About Bees! is a local family-based business. Margi Fletcher will "bee" delighted to tell you about the various kinds of honey and where her family gets the honey she uses to make salsa, cooking sauces, jams, jellies, and body care products. Bring your lunch; drinks and dessert provided. Free and open to the public.
Sun., Sept. 19, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Conversation Café - Interesting conversations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Mon., Sept. 20, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Usando el Internet - Aprenda como navegar, evaluar paginas, y estar seguro el en Internet. ¡Gratis! Para apuntarse, comuníquese con Yolanda a 331-7636.
Sun., Sept. 26, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Conversation Café - Interesting conversations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Mon., Sept. 27, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Correo Electrónico - Aprenda como usar esta forma de comunicación en el Internet. Participantes abrirán un correo electrónico con Yahoo. ¡Gratis! Para apuntarse, comuníquese con Yolanda a 331-7636.
Th., Sept. 30, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Teen Advisory Board meeting - teens in grades 7-12, join us for snacks and Wii games!

OCTOBER

 
Sun., Oct. 3, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Conversation Café - Interesting conversations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Mon., Oct. 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Facebook I - Primeros Pasos - Aprenda acerca de esta famosa red social. Participantes se darán de alta con Facebook. Requisito: tener ya una cuenta de correo electrónico. ¡Gratis! Para apuntarse, comuníquese con Yolanda a 331-7636.
Fri.-Sun., Oct. 8-10 Book Sale - sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation during the hours the library is open.
Mon., Oct. 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Facebook II - Participando en Facebook - Participantes aprenderán como comentar y usar varias aplicaciones y funciones de Facebook. Requisitio: Participantes deben haber tomado la clase Facebook I. ¡Gratis! Para apuntarse, comuníquese con Yolanda a 331-7636.
Sun., Oct. 17, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Conversation Café - Interesting conversations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Mon., Oct. 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Facebook III - Privacidad - Participantes aprenderán como proteger su privacidad al usar la red social Facebook. Requisito: Participantes deben haber tomado las clases Facebook I y Facebook II. ¡Gratis! Para apuntarse, comuníquese con Yolanda a 331-7636.
Sun., Oct. 24, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Conversation Café - Interesting conversations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Th., Oct. 26, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Join author Patricia Bremmer for a book talk and book signing.
Sun., Oct. 31, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Conversation Café - Interesting conversations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.

Call the library if you'd like to show your collection in the display cases or if you'd like to suggest or present a topic for a lunch and learn.

 



Our Mission Statement

 

The Hollis & Helen Baright Public Library strives to inform, enrich, and empower the Ralston community and surrounding area residents by providing educational, informational, cultural, and recreational library services, materials, and activities in an accessible and efficient manner.




Special Areas in Our Library

- the library's photo gallery



Last updated 9/2/2010