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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Twenty Adirondack Libraries Including Peru Free Library Selected for AdkAction’s Library Buzz Program and Native Plant Sale Launch

AdkAction is announcing two pollinator-focused programs in 2023.  In late 2022, AdkAction invited libraries across the Adirondacks to apply to AdkAction Library Buzz Program–a program that offers free Pollinator Resource Kits to local libraries to help them empower both area residents and visitors to become informed pollinator advocates and take action to protect these vital species. […]

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Mission of Hope rallies to send aid to Ukraine

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Peru Free Library Closed today, Friday, February 17, 2023

Inclement weather and very icy conditions forced the library closure. 

In a digital age, Peru residents still love their library

By John T. Ryan (Please share) Peru – Public Libraries! Does anyone use libraries when people can find almost any publication online? In Peru, NY the answer is YES! Many people use and appreciate the Peru Free Library’s books, media, and services. For example, last year, the library’s printed and digital media circulated 11,628 times, […]

Pottery and art sale at the Peru Free Library

Peru – If you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one or friend, you might find just what you’re looking for at the Peru Free Library. The North Country Potter’s Guild has many beautiful works on display and for sale, as does Matt McGarr, a Plein air artist and recent SUNY Plattsburgh graduate […]

STEC ANNOUNCES LOCAL LIBRARY GRANTS

Nearly $500,000 in state aid to be dispersed to libraries across the 45th Senate District Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today announced that nearly $500,000 in State Aid for Library Construction is being given out to eight local libraries in the 45th Senate District. This funding will help libraries make needed building improvements and repairs, and […]