COHASSET READS TOGETHER!

We invite all Cohasset residents to participate in our second annual community-wide reading initiative, Cohasset Reads Together!  Funded by a federal Library Services & Technology grant (LSTA) awarded by the MA Board of Library Commissioners, our program is designed to encourage everyone in Cohasset to read two companion books and to participate in discussions and events planned for our program.  We have chosen “Walden,” by Henry David Thoreau and  “A Walk in the Woods,” by Bill Bryson, one book an esteemed classic and one a highly acclaimed, contemporary narrative.  The selected books are connected through their examination and celebration of the American wilderness.  We are excited to present a literary program that brings members of the Cohasset community together to read and discuss great literature and to explore the environmental themes exemplified in both books.  In addition, younger children will be reading two companion books about Henry David Thoreau, “Henry Hikes to Fitchburg” by D.B. Johnson and “Walking With Henry” by Thomas Locker.  We are delighted that the PSO Readathon Committee will be including these book selections in their annual program.  Please consult the calendar of events for program and events details.

ART EXHIBIT

The South Shore Art Center will feature an exhibit the artwork of Wendy Hale entitled "Two Solos" at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library from May 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008. Gallery hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, and Sunday 2:00-5:00pm. Meet the artist at a free reception on Friday, May 9, 2008 6:00-8:00pm. All are welcome.

PPML PURCHASES A MOVIE SITE LICENSE

Thanks to generous donations from the Cohasset Friends of the Library and the Cohasset Democratic Town Committee, the library has purchased a public performance movie site license. This provides the opportunity for patrons to watch movies from a wide variety of major movie studios here at the library. Would your book discussion group like to watch the movie versions of your selected books? We are certain that there are many organized groups that would welcome the opportunity to gather together to view a pertinent film or movie. To reserve the Meeting Room for your movie viewing event, please call the library at 781-383-1348 and ask to speak with Gayle Walsh, Reference/Adult Services Librarian.

MOVIE MATINEE AT THE LIBRARY

Can't get out at night to see a movie? Join us for a movie matinee at the library on the first Friday of each month at 11:00am. See the golden oldies and more with your friends. Light refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Free admission. Check the events calendar for movie titles.

NEW GENEALOGY DATABASES

The Paul Pratt Memorial Library has new resources that use technology to make tracing family trees easier. HeritageQuest Online and Ancestry Library Editions, web-based reference tools from ProQuest Information and Learning, will allow you to start exploring your roots by searching a surname. Anyone with a Cohasset library card can log on to HeritageQuest Online through the library website, or come into the library to dig into Ancestry Library Edition's millions of records, as far back as the 1700's. Access these exciting new databases from our home page.

DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS New and Improved!

Now it's even easier to download audiobooks directly to your home computer or hand-held devices such as MP3 players. The 2.1 version of Overdrive Media Console is simple to use and easy to navigate. With the new digital library, patrons can browse, checkout, and download digital audiobooks anytime of the day from any where in the world. Login to www.ocln.org and click New! eAudio-Downloadable Audio Books in the upper right hand corner.

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

NEW DAY! NOW ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS! Join us on the last Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for coffee and lively discussion. Check the events calendar for this month's book selection. Please call 781 383-1348 to sign up for the group. Open to all.

INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES

NEW TIME! Independent films are shown on Thursday evenings, once a month at 6:00 PM. Free admission and refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Please check the events calendar for specific details.

“CELEBRATE WITH A BOOK”

Donate a book to the library to celebrate a special event or a special person. Every donated book is identified with a bookplate that will honor the individual or group for whom the book is donated. The donation is tax deductible. Call the library 781 383-1348 for more details.

BOOK SALE

Used books, videos and books on tape are on sale in the library’s Community Room. Items are reasonably priced (hardcover books, videos and books on tape, $1.00 and paperbacks, $0.25). All proceeds go to the Friends of the Cohasset Library.