Bulletin Board Usage Policy

The Paul Pratt Memorial Library views our public Bulletin Boards as a place for non-profit organizations within our community to advertise their functions or for anyone promoting a free event or service.

Circulation Policy

Learn more about the Library Circulation Policy including library cards, rules of loan, loan periods and late fees, and more.

Collection Development Policy

The goal of the library’s collection development process is to develop and maintain a balanced collection that meets the literary, educational, cultural and informational needs of library patrons and is representative of diverse points of view.

Confidentiality of Library Records

Gift Policy

The Paul Pratt Memorial Library welcomes gifts of money, books, and other property from businesses, organizations and individuals.

Historical Room Archives Policy & Use Procedures

The mission of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library Archives is to collect, organize, preserve and make accessible books, documents and maps pertaining to the social, economic, cultural and natural history of Cohasset, including state and regional studies which cover Cohasset.

Interlibrary Loan Policy

In order to expand access to library resources, Interlibrary Loan service (ILL) is available to library patrons.

Internet Policy

The Paul Pratt Memorial Library provides public access to the Internet in keeping with its mission as a vibrant community hub that serves as an incubator of discovery and a catalyst for creative imagination and life-long learning for library users of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.