Perkins Library isn’t just for adults. Children’s materials — including audiobooks, braille books, large print books and DVDs — are also available!
Let’s get kids and teens who are blind and visually impaired excited about reading through fun activities, reading programs, accessible games, cooking and more!
Perkins Library for Kids shares curated blogs, activities and resources for families and schools to promote inclusive entertainment and education in your community.
Jacob K. Parent“My daughter enjoyed the virtual book club so much! It was a lifesaver during a time we couldn’t find any other inclusive virtual events for kids. She learned many new skills in literacy and socializing, plus she made new friends!”
Producing braille pictures is very fulfilling and satisfying for both blind children and adults.
When we approved your application, we sent introductory material and the books and equipment that you requested. Equipment and materials may arrive in separate shipments. Contact us if you have questions about what you received or to order more books.
Yes! Patrons can stop by in person during our regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Whether you are picking up books or dropping off returns, we look forward to your visit! To schedule a tour or group visit, contact Perkins Library.
The library is located on the Perkins campus. The GPS and physical address for the Library is 141 Riverside Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Contact us for directions via public transportation.
You can access the library’s holdings from the Online Public Access Catalog at https://perkins.klas.com
A number of search options are available, including title, author, keyword, medium and language. You can add items to your request list, and up to three selections will be shipped out immediately.
To order books, you must enter your user ID and your password. Your user ID is composed of six letters and two numbers and is printed on your mailing card. Example: Tom Sawyer – SAWYET01. Your password is your birth year. Institutions should contact the library for their passwords.
Contact the library with any questions about ordering books online.
We urge patrons to borrow audio and braille books for no longer than six to eight weeks so we can promptly fill other requests for the same titles. Large print books are loaned for four weeks, and DVDs circulate for two weeks.
Please return both books and magazines with shared subscriptions as soon as possible because many others are waiting to read the books and current magazine issues.
Our PerKIDS monthly newsletter features fun activities, seasonal books lists and upcoming events.
