Perkins Library staff are available to receive your calls from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Anyone calling outside of regular phone hours should leave a message as staff regularly checks our voicemail. During federal and state holidays, please keep in mind that Perkins Library may be closed in observance.

Patrons may also stop by in person during our regular business hours. Contact the library to schedule a tour or group trip. Whether you are picking up books or dropping off returns, we look forward to your visit!


Perkins campus

Perkins Library is located on the Perkins campus at 175 North Beacon Street in Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472.

Phone: 617-972-7240

Toll-free: 1-800-852-3133

Fax: 617-972-7363

Email: [email protected]

GPS address: Perkins Library, 141 Riverside St., Watertown MA, 02472

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Visiting information for Perkins Library

Patrons can stop by in person during our regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These hours may be affected by federal or state holidays.

We look forward to serving you.





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