Braille & Talking Book Library

Reading is for everyone!

What we do:

Visit our online catalog to access and order library materials. Learn about the many services that the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library offers.

Visit the BTBL PerKIDS page for juvenile and young adult patrons, and click for services in Español.

Visit the BTBL Recording Studio page for information about our book collection and custom recording services.

Who we are:

The Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library, funded in part by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, provides free services to Massachusetts residents of any age who are unable to read traditional print materials due to a visual or physical disability.

To apply for Library service, review the service eligibility guidelines and download the appropriate forms from the forms & applications section.

Sharing a talking book.

For more information:

To contact the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library, call 617-972-7240, 1-800-852-3133, or email Library@Perkins.org. The fax number is 617-972-7363 and the TTY number is 617-972-7690.

A staff member will be available to assist you during regular library hours (8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday except holidays). You are invited to visit the Library during business hours. The browsing area contains a variety of new titles and old favorites in cassette, braille, or large print and a display of playback equipment. A public access computer equipped with assistive technology is also available.

Explore the BTBL newsletters, bibliographies and catalogs, more information, frequently asked questions, and related links. A brief video about the Library and directions are also available online.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Library, please contact the volunteer program at 617-972-7224 or Volunteers@Perkins.org.