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For June's reading challenge, read a book featuring a sympathetic #Villain! 🦹 Our reader advisors are just a call away with ideas! 📚 Submit your books to @MassBook by the end of each month to be entered for prizes! Sign up for the challenge today: MAReadingChallenge.org
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On acclaimed author and illustrator #MauriceSendak’s birthday, we're reminded of the importance of imagination and art as an outlet for expressing one's self! 🎨 Find #WhereTheWildThingsAre in accessible large print, braille, and audio formats at Perkins Library! 👹
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This year's #WorldCup (starting June 11) promises to be more inclusive than ever before. ⚽ If you're following along virtually, there are a lot of digital accessibility features for you to take advantage of!
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Vote by Mail is about more than just saving a trip to your polling station. 🗳️ It's a matter of accessibility that allows many people with disabilities the chance to participate in democracy. #VoteByMail #Accessibility bit.ly/4dRDZ2I
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For our next Perkins Library Without Walls, acclaimed mystery author Alison Gaylin will discuss her book, Robert B. Parker’s Buzz Kill. 🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 2026 🕑 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET 📍 Perkins Library Tele-Fun Zoom room To register, call 617-972-7852.
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Did you know that there are two red heart emojis that may appear identical at a glance, but to a #ScreenReader user, have completely different meanings? One is typically used to express love (❤️) while the other represents a playing card suit (♥️). @PerkinsLibrary @BlindNewWorld
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In celebration of LGBTQIA Pride Month during America's 250th anniversary year, check out these reads about the LGBTQIA community's fight for rights throughout the years. 🏳️‍🌈 Books available at Perkins Library in accessible formats can be found at: Perkins.org/MA250
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Did you know that Perkins Library offers a range of audio #Magazines for kids? 🎧 Call the library to learn how to subscribe!
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It's almost #SummerReading time again! 🦖 This year's theme is "Unearth a Story" focused on archaeology, paleontology, history, and DINOSAURS! 🦕 Register for Perkins Library program event reminders and access to this year’s Summer Reading bingo board: tinyurl.com/PerkinsSummer26
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We offer an ever-growing collection of audio-described DVDs, specially formatted with an additional audio track that describes the action of the film. 🍿 Whether you're looking for superhero action, sci-fi hijinks, or animated fun, we've got something for you!
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We will be close on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Regular service hours will resume on Tuesday.
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Share this message to encourage all businesses and organizations to prioritize digital accessibility, because accessibility matters! #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
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Join us for Virtually Able: Stories of Disabled Tech Life, a virtual event where seven storytellers from the disability community will share their lived experiences with tech. 🗓️ Friday, May 29 🕖 7 p.m. ET 📍 Via Zoom Call Erin Fragola at 617-972-7247 for access information.
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Did you know that you can request museum passes from Perkins Library? 🖼️ We offer discounted admission passes for several Boston-based institutions that celebrate art, nature, and scientific curiosity! 🦒 Call us at 617-972-7240 to learn more and plan your next excursion!
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Did you know that Perkins Library is a part of a Library of Congress program dedicated to providing #Braille and audio materials to people with disabilities? 🔉 Learn more about the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (#NLS): bit.ly/4uJWoUD
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a rich history of fighting for change and inclusion in the United States. Check out this list of reads in celebration of #AAPIHeritageMonth and America's 250th anniversary: bit.ly/4rYQDAM #AAPI #RecommendedReads
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