Welcome to Baright Public Library
Build a Gingerbread House - Sat., Dec. 12 Registration for this tasty holiday tradition begins November 23 for children ages 5-11! Choose from three sessions lasting one and a half hours each - 10:00, noon, and 2:00. Each session holds 20 children. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is free thanks to donations from Hy-Vee and Baright Library Foundation.
Avoid Overdue Charges! Provide us with your email address, and we'll email you three days before your items are due back to the library! The reminder includes a link to a page where you can log into the catalog with your Baright Library barcode and renew the items online. You may also call us or bring the items in to renew in person.
Schedule of Activities
NOVEMBER
Tues., Nov. 17, 7:00 - 9:00 pm	Intermediate Email (computer class) - free and open to the public; call to register.
Wed., Nov. 18, noon - 1:00 pm	Herbs as a Healthy Alternative Lunch & Learn - Cindy Brison, UNL Extension Educator for Douglas and Sarpy counties, explores the benefits of herbs to your diet and general health, how to grow them, and how to use them. Bring your lunch if you'd like; dessert and drinks are provided. Free and open to the public.
Mon., Nov. 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm	Correo Electrónico con Yahoo! - ¿Quiere venir a las clases de computación pero no sabe que hacer con los niños? ¡Tráigalos! Tendremos alguien que los cuide mientras usted esta en la clase. Cupo esta limitado. Llame a la biblioteca y pregunte por Yolanda para inscribirse.
Wed., Nov. 25	Library closes at 5:00 pm
Th.-Fr., Nov. 26-27	Library closed for Thanksgiving
Sat., Nov. 29, 2:00 - 3:00 pm	Holiday Magic at the Library - Holiday Singers and "Make & Take Craft"
DECEMBER
Tues., Dec. 1, 7:00 - 9:00 pm	Word Processing (computer class) - free and open to the public; call to register.
Tues., Dec. 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm	Excel Spreadsheets (computer class) - free and open to the public; call to register.
Sat., Dec. 12	Build a Gingerbread House - Registration for this tasty holiday tradition begins November 23 for children ages 5-11! Choose from three sessions lasting one and a half hours each - 10:00, noon, and 2:00. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Th.-Fr., Dec. 24-25	Library closed for Christmas
Th., Dec. 31	Library closes at 2:00 pm
JANUARY
Fr., Jan. 1, 2010	Library closed for New Year's Day
Sat., Jan. 9, 7:00 - 9:00 pm	Words on the Winter Wind - Hear your favorite local poets at this annual poetry reading sponsored by the Cultural Arts Task Force.

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.

Library Space Assessment Findings

A Library Space Assessment was completed this spring with federal funds through the Nebraska Library Commission under the Library Services and Technology Act and with local support from the Wiebe-Ralston Foundation. The study focused on maximizing our current floor space rather than a larger facility. The architects found several ways to increase people spaces. Enclosing the teen area will add more computers and seating. In doing this, the computer lab could add four computers. Reworking the circulation desk and surrounding area would create more public space. Re-arranging and re-designing the work space of the youth services librarians would provide more storage, seating, and computers for children and families. Adjustments to the entrance, work room, and director's office were suggested, also.

The study is a step toward enhancing library service to the community, and, with your support, we can continue to meet your needs to our best capabilities. The library trustees are always working toward the future and are eager to set the stage for another 10 to 20 years.

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 11/17/2009