Perkins Library

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LIBRARY SERVICES UPDATE

The Perkins Library will remain closed beyond May 18th pending further safety guidance from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Governor Baker regarding safe re-opening protocols.

As we all anxiously look ahead beyond the peak days of the coronavirus, our thoughts turn to the day when we can begin to reopen the Perkins Library. Right now the consensus is that this will be a multi-phased approach beginning with library staff prepping the building for opening, then leading to a period of partial opening with limited hours and services, ending with resumption of full hours and services.

At this time, we do not know when exactly that will be, but we will keep our community informed via email and through our website at www.perkinslibrary.org.

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.