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Standards Addressed

AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner

1.1.4 Find, evaluate and select appropriate sources to answer questions.

1.1.8 Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry.

4.1.1 Read, view and listen for pleasure and personal growth.

4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, the world, and previous teaching.

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Logging in to Ricat, Renewing a Book, Place a Hold

Log in to the Bain Library Catalog and renew a book, place a book on hold from the Bain library, or order a book from another school library. 

  1. Click advanced search (in blue) in the above "Search the Bain Library Catalog" box.
  2. Click the login button in the top right hand corner.
  3. Type in your username and password. (Username=CRA plus your lunch number,  Password= your lunch number)
  4. Select "RICAT (All members)" from the "location" dropdown menu.
  5. Search for a book.
  6. Click on title of the book you want to place on hold.
  7. Click on the "Hold It" icon in the upper right corner (above green arrow).
  8. Click on Save and you are done.  We will send a notice to your homeroom when your book arrives.  

To renew your books, click on the "My Info" tab and click "renew" to the far right of book title. 

You may also view your library record (items out, fines, hold requests, etc.), by clicking on the "My Info" tab. 

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Your Librarian

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Beth Grabbert
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Hugh B. Bain Middle School

Library Hours

Mon.   7:50 am - 2:45 pm

Tues.  7:50 am - 2:45 pm

Wed.   7:50 am - 2:45 pm

Thurs.  7:50 am - 2:45 pm

Fri.       7:50 am - 2:45 pm

Students are welcome in the library before school starts. You must stop in the main office and pick up a yellow library pass to come before homeroom. 

Cranston Public Library is now FINE FREE for Children and Teens!

The Cranston Public Library is now Fine Free for children's and teens materials!  No fines will be charged for late or overdue materials from Cranston Libraries.  If materials belonging to other libraries in the state are late, there may be fines, but please talk with a librarian!  They will work with you to see what they can do! 

Click here to learn more about Fine Free and Worry Free

Click here for the CPL Online Library Card Application.  Or click here for a downloadable form.  (Also available in Spanish and Portuguese.)

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