Perkins Library provides free services to Massachusetts residents who have difficulty reading print materials due to a disability. We are a part of Perkins School for the Blind. Learn more at PerkinsLibrary.org.https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3muwmdg7j7d26Perkins Library is closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of #LaborDay. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday. We hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend!07 Sep 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwmdg7j7d26https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3muoycnbutf2lCongratulations to Digital Production & Electronic Technology Manager Garo Papazian on being recognized with Perkins' Janet and William James Excellence Award! 👏 Thanks to Garo, our digital audiobook operations are timely and efficient and our virtual programs run smoothly!04 Sep 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoycnbutf2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mul2stl4n42zFor September's reading challenge, read a book about a journey, such as The Odyssey, A Psalm for the Wild-Built, or Life of Pi! ⛵ Our reader advisors are just a call away with even more ideas. #TheOdyssey #ReadingChallenge02 Sep 2026 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mul2stl4n42zhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mufatqal5o2iDid you know that #DollyParton was a champion for reading and #Literacy? Through her advocacy, many kids grew up knowing her as "The Book Lady." 🦋 In honor of the country superstar, here are a few of her favorite books, all available in accessible formats at Perkins Library.31 Aug 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufatqal5o2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mu5xszlvfk23Perkins Library hosted an accessible voting equipment fair in collaboration with the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office to provide attendees an opportunity to evaluate models of voting equipment. 🗳️ Find more ways to vote accessibly in MA at: Perkins.org/VotingMA28 Aug 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5xszlvfk23https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mu3xx55ezd2dBesides being an international superstar, #DollyParton was a champion for childhood #Literacy and wore the title of "Book Lady" with pride. 🎶 Her Imagination Library gifts children with books on a regular basis. 📚 May we all live by her example! https://lat.ms/3SWROFd27 Aug 2026 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3xx55ezd2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtzgaw27c227It's kinda chic to be a Perkins Library dog. 🐶 Happy National Dog Day! #NationalDogDay #GuideDogs #KindaChic26 Aug 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzgaw27c227https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mttrb4hgz32zDid you know that more than 39 million books have been published in the United States? 📚 Here are some of the titles the National Library Service acquired this year thanks to patron requests. If there's a title you'd like to request, let us know! #Audiobooks24 Aug 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttrb4hgz32zhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtp2rmyqck24Members of the "#ADA generation," those who came of age under the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, are now needing to become advocates themselves in order to keep the rights they grew up with. #DisabilityRights https://n.pr/4imLt0422 Aug 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtp2rmyqck24https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtluc77ouj2dIn celebration of #SeniorCitizensDay, check out these titles for younger readers that explore connections across generations. 🧓 For more book recommendations for kids and young adults, subscribe to our monthly PerKIDS emails: https://bit.ly/40Hq4Gj21 Aug 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtluc77ouj2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtkhy6tsfd2bAs the August heat reaches its height, we hope you can find a cool place to read some of these Recommended Reads inspired by "the dog days of summer." 🥵 #RecommendedReads #SummerReading https://bit.ly/4wmnAJr21 Aug 2026 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkhy6tsfd2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mthwfja2ir2rJoin a special presentation of our Cape Cod Audio Soundscape episode followed by a discussion with Cape Cod National Seashore Ranger Aleutia Scott! 🐚 🗓️ Tuesday, Aug 25 🕒 3 p.m. 📍 Zoom room Leave a message at the Tele-Fun mailbox to be sent the Zoom link: 617-972-727219 Aug 2026 23:52 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthwfja2ir2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtc5v4aier2rAre you or do you know a #Massachusetts voter with a disability? 🗳️ Check out our #AccessibleVoting guide in preparation for the State Primary (accessible ballot request deadline: 8/25) and General Election (accessible ballot request deadline: 10/27): https://www.perkins.org/votingma/17 Aug 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc5v4aier2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mtaewxcunt27A blind dressage champion horse continues to wow judges by reading tactile cues in changing ground textures to navigate obstacles. 🐎 Cool to see an example of adaptability from the animal kingdom! #Horses #Dressage #Blindness https://bit.ly/4ggaAQK16 Aug 2026 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtaewxcunt27https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mt5isdd6ye2gAs wearable robotics research continues to advance, people with mobility disabilities may soon have more assistive technology options available to them. #AssistiveTechnology #DisabilityInclusion https://bit.ly/3TKHS1J15 Aug 2026 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt5isdd6ye2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mt2ujsqsgk2jDid you listen to Audio Descriptive Commentary for this year's FIFA #WorldCup? ⚽ Take @ACBNational's survey so your answers may help improve this #Accessibility program! #AudioDescription This survey is open until August 23, 2026. Submit your feedback: tinyurl.com/WorldCupAudio14 Aug 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2ujsqsgk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3msw3awsn3o2rFor our next #LibraryWithoutWalls, Joe Walsh will introduce Adaptive Sports New England, highlighting how inclusive recreation and adaptive athletics empower people with disabilities. 🏀 🗓️ Tuesday, August 18 🕑 2 p.m. ET 📍 Tele-fun Zoom room To register, call 617-972-7852.12 Aug 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msw3awsn3o2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3msqlxqulxq25For August's #ReadingChallenge, read a book that could be considered taboo! 🫢 Our reader advisors are just a call away with ideas. Sign up for the challenge with Massachusetts Center for the Book today: https://bit.ly/4xBpack10 Aug 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqlxqulxq25https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3msorkwg5pr2tIn Europe, an ocular implant the size of a grain of rice and designed to curb some of the effects of age-related macular degeneration has been approved for sale in 30 counties. 👁️ #Europe #AssistiveTechnology #Blindness https://bit.ly/3TKFZCb09 Aug 2026 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msorkwg5pr2thttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mslv755fas2kEver wonder why you come across those yellow bumps on the ground sometimes? 🤔 Turns out, they are there to help people who are blind or have low vision to safely navigate and avoid danger! #Accessibility #Blind https://bit.ly/4fKjdTC08 Aug 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mslv755fas2khttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3msjfvrsmic25Join Eugenia Gold (they/them), paleontologist and anatomy professor for an engaging presentation on all things dino and more, Friday, August 14 at 4 pm! 🦖 Summer Reading registrants will receive the Zoom link via email. Register for Summer Reading: tinyurl.com/PerkinsSummer2607 Aug 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msjfvrsmic25https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3msg4lkphqc2zSuch an important recommended read. Authentic representation matters! 👩‍🦯 [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Aug 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msg4lkphqc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3msbmoznrpc2jHappy #AssistanceDogDay! 🐾 An assistance dog is a canine trained to perform tasks that support people with disabilities out in the @blindnewworld.bsky.social. This includes our library #GuideDog friends, Idabelle and Jazzy, who started their guiding journeys at a very young age! 🐶 04 Aug 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbmoznrpc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3ms6yqwt5de2hTake a leisurely walk alongside the sandy beaches and blue waves of #CapeCod in our latest narrated #Soundscape episode! 🐚 Your narrators are our very own Perkins Library Director Kim Charlson and Children’s and Young Adult Services Librarian Andrea Everett! Listen now: https://bit.ly/3TqQA5803 Aug 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6yqwt5de2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3ms2ceyerpq24Previously, we highlighted the #Braille on the 2026 Winter Paralympic medals, and now, for the first time, the 2026 #CommonwealthGames taking place in Glasgow, Scotland also feature braille on their medals! 🏅 https://bit.ly/4wpxvPc01 Aug 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms2ceyerpq24https://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mrx6udpnr52kHaving trouble reading printed text, completing paperwork, or enjoying hobbies that require seeing fine details? 🔍 Our patrons can get long-term loans of electronic video magnifiers, also known as CCTVs! For more information: Email Erin.Fragola@Perkins.org or call 617-972-724731 Jul 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrx6udpnr52khttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mrsttjjvgm2rAs part of the NLS and Braille Institute #SummerReading programs, wade into the wetlands in the newest Narrated Soundscapes episode. This week, we’re exploring #EvergladesNationalPark in Florida. 💧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3TqQA5829 Jul 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsttjjvgm2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mrq4nzdwtz2zTime to trade in your summer barbecues and lemonade for candy canes and hot cocoa! It's #ChristmasInJuly here at Perkins Library! 🎄 Let the countdown to the holidays begin with these #RecommendedReads. https://bit.ly/4yBmXOp28 Jul 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrq4nzdwtz2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mrnf7krsfw2iAssistive technology is reshaping the way we think about pediatric healthcare and shows that inclusive design not only benefits those with disabilities, but everyone! ❤️‍🩹 #AssistiveTechnology #Healthcare #Pediatrics https://bit.ly/3TNrYU427 Jul 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnf7krsfw2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/perkinslibrary.bsky.social/post/3mrlm2aoctw2bToday is the 36th anniversary of the Americans with #Disabilities Act. ♿ Much progress has been made, but there is still plenty to be done to meet the #ADA's goals of full participation, independent living, equality of opportunity, and economic self-sufficiency. #ADA3627 Jul 2026 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:aohswe4bydr7qlisi7qs4bbw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrlm2aoctw2b