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Lending to Residents With Decertified Libraries
The Board of Library Trustees adopts the policy on reciprocal borrowing established by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Residents of communities whose libraries do not meet the State’s Minimum Standard for Public Library Service (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 78, Section 19B 1 and 6) are not granted borrowing privileges at the Paul Pratt Memorial Library.
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Meeting Room and Study Room Use Policy
The Paul Pratt Memorial Library has five meeting rooms. Learn more about meeting room capacities and room use rules.
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Request for Reconsideration
This form can be used in the event that a Cohasset resident has a concern about any material in the Paul Pratt Memorial Library’s collection.
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Safe Child Policy
The library attempts to provide a safe environment for children of all ages. Yet, because the library is a public building, parents and caregivers should use discretion in determining when their children are mature enough to use the library unsupervised.
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Service for People with Disabilities
Service for People with Disabilities Providing equitable access for persons with disabilities to library facilities and services is required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, applicable state and local statutes and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) civil rights legislation. The trustees and staff of the Paul Pratt Memorial Library are committed to providing equal library access for all. To every extent possible, the library’s resources and services are accessible to individuals with hearing loss, vision loss, physical limitations and intellectual challenges. Please visit our Equal Access for All webpage to see a complete list of services provided. Adopted by PPML Board of Trustees, July 12, 2017
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Wireless Internet Policy
The Paul Pratt Memorial Library provides unfiltered wireless Internet access to patrons equipped with their own portable computing devices. Compliance with the Library’s Internet Policy, which prohibits abusive or illegal activity while using the Library’s Internet service, is required.
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