Perkins Library
Perkins Library
Reading never sounded so good.
Perkins Library circulates more than a half million accessible books, newspapers and publications in braille, large print and digital audio formats annually to thousands of registered patrons in New England and beyond.
Library Services
Patrons of the Perkins Library have access to a world of resources - from braille and audio books to accessible magazines and museum passes. Readers with visual impairment, blindness or physical disability are able to read independently in a format most comfortable to them.
Search Online Catalog
Browse the entire Perkins Library collection and order materials online – all with the click of a button. Or phone us directly at:
- 617-972-7240
- 1-800-852-3133
Library Services
Members can borrow books and magazines in a variety of formats and foreign languages while accessing free services like Newsline, where newspapers and magazines are read aloud over the phone.
Volunteer at the Library
Volunteers are an integral part of what makes the Library so successful. They help narrate books and magazines, review recording projects, inspect books, help with braille production and assist with other support tasks. Fill out an application and volunteer today.
Library FAQ
Got library questions? You've come to the right place! Find answers to your most frequently asked questions here.
For Kids
Perkins Library isn't just for adults. PerKIDS can help get your children excited about reading too!
Research Library
The Samuel P. Hayes Research Library & Archives houses a vast collection of non-medical material related to blindness and deafblindness.
Perkins Library Store
Now you can buy blank cartridges for your Talking Book Player and other accessories to augment your free library services through the Amazon Marketplace!
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