Braille & Talking Book Library

Sharing a talking book.

Visit our online catalog to access and order library materials.

Recent Events:

Perkins Book & Author Brunch
October 6, 2011
Featured Award-Winning Author Dennis Lehane, with Barbara Delinsky and Hank Phillippi Ryan

>>  Famous Authors Enlighten Perkins

What We Provide:

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.

People Making a Difference:

Reading is for everyone!

There are many ways people help the BTBL. Learn more about how People Make a Difference at the BTBL.

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

More Information:

The Library offers the new digital talking book player. The new player is small, easy to use, and provides superior sound quality. To order your free player, email library@perkins.org.

Click BTBL PerKIDS for children and youth programs, and click for details on services for readers of Español. Learn about the many other services that the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library offers. Visit the BTBL Recording Studio page to learn about our book collection and custom recording services.

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.

Contact the Library: 

The Library's new digital talking book equipment

To contact the 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.