Hollis and Helen Baright Public Library
5555 S. 77th St.
Ralston, NE 68127-3645
402-331-7636
402-331-1168 fax
Hours:
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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Hollis and Helen Baright Public Library 5555 S. 77th St. Ralston, NE 68127-3645 402-331-7636
402-331-1168 fax |
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Hours: |
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 |
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Summer Reading Program
Registration for the Summer Reading Programs begins on June 2. Come to the library to register for "Catch the Reading Bug" for children pre-school to grade 6 (as of fall 2008) or "Metamorphosis @ Your Library" for ages 12-18. The Summer Reading Program schedule features comedian Joe Cole at the kickoff on June 4.
Special contests and drawings for adults will be available throughout June and July. Visit the library often during the "Transform Yourself: Read" summer program.
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Ralston Reconnection Juried Art Exhibit
The Ralston Cultural Arts Task Force has announced its 3rd annual "Ralston Reconnection" art show to celebrate the work of artists who have a connection with Ralston. The show will be held at the library from June 25 through July 13, 2008. |
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Schedule of Activities |
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JULY |
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| June 25 - July 13 | Ralston Reconnection Art Show - open during library hours |
| June 28 - July 4 | Annual Quilt Show - on display generally 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily through July 4; call for specific times. Sponsored by the Library Foundation. |
| Fr., July 4 | Library closed (except 10:00 - noon for Annual Quilt Show and Ralston Reconnection Art Show; lemonade and cookies sponsored by First State Bank) |
| Mon., July 7, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Wii Bowling Tournament play |
| Wed., July 9, noon - 2:00 p.m. | Swarm over to the Library for Wii Fun - part of the Family Lunch & Learn series. Bring your lunch; beverages and dessert are provided. |
| Wed., July 9, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Wii Bowling Tournament play |
| Mon., July 14, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Wii Bowling Tournament Championship game |
| Wed., July 16, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Henry Doorly Zoo Bug Show for children in grades K-6 (limit 50; ticket required) |
| Th., July 17 | Last day to turn in reading logs for the young adult summer reading program, Metamorphosis |
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Fr., July 18, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
Wii play (coupon required)
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| Fr., July 18, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | 4-H Bug and Reptile Talk for children in grades K-6 |
| Sat., July 19, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Red Cross Babysitting class. Call 343-7730 to register. |
| Mon., July 22 | Last day to turn in reading logs for the "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading program |
| Sat., July 26, 10:15 | End of the Summer Reading Program party, with String Beans. Free and open to the public. Treats will be provided by Hy-Vee. |
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.
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.
- the library's photo gallery
Last updated 7/1/2008