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PERU FREE LIBRARY

PERU, NY · EIN 141386807 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · perufreelibrary.org
revenue
$132K
expenses
$123K
net assets
$120K
employees
mission · from form 990

To serve the local community and surrounding area providing books to everyone who walks through the door with equal and free access

profile · synthesized from sources

Public library in Peru, New York, providing free access to books, media, and community services for residents of all ages. Offers educational programs, art exhibits, book clubs, and technology resources including public computers, Wi-Fi, and printing services. Serves as a community hub with a focus on inclusivity, lifelong learning, and local engagement.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Children's Programming
Regular educational and recreational activities for children, including story times and craft events, held from September through June.
Local Art Exhibits
Rotating displays of artwork by local artists, with pieces available for purchase and a portion of proceeds benefiting the library.
Monthly Book Club
Community book group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. to discuss selected readings.
Printing, Copying & Faxing Services
Low-cost printing, copying, and faxing services provided to the community.
Public Computer and Wi-Fi Access
Free high-speed internet access via solar-powered public computers and 24/7 Wi-Fi available even outside the building.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
    • Hosts ongoing educational and community programming
      Provides year-round programming for adults and children, including a monthly book club meeting held on the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Hosts rotating art exhibits supporting local artists
      Organizes rotating art exhibits featuring local artists, with artwork available for purchase and a portion of proceeds benefiting the library.
  • Public Document Services 1 activity
    • Offers printing, copying, and faxing services
      Provides public access to printing, copying, and faxing services for a small fee to support community needs.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Operates a dedicated Children's Room with collection and programming
      Maintains a Children's Room with a comprehensive collection of books, toys, and diverse educational programming for children, operating on an ongoing basis from September through June.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Provides free borrowing services for books and media
      Offers free access to books, audiobooks, DVDs, magazines, and media through a physical and online catalog, including specialized collections such as British DVDs and inter-library loan services.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Provides public access to internet and computing resources
      Offers 24/7 free Wi-Fi accessible from outside the building and high-speed public access computers powered by solar energy for community use.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$132K
Contributions & grants$126K96%
Program service revenue
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$123K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$15K
balance sheet
Total assets$120K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$120K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +17.8%
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Child-Centered Literacy Development
    methodology: childrens-literacy-development
    By offering a diverse children's collection and dedicated programming, the library supports cognitive development and a love of learning in children, because age-appropriate, engaging materials and environments foster early literacy and educational engagement.
  • Family-Centered Community Hub
    methodology: community_hub
    By designing the library as a welcoming, home-like environment and offering multigenerational programming, the library strengthens community belonging and shared learning, because inclusive, family-friendly spaces encourage sustained engagement and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
  • Open-Access Library Model
    methodology: open-access_library_model
    By providing unrestricted and equitable access to books and services, the library promotes community engagement and lifelong learning, because removing barriers to access enables broader participation and educational opportunity for all community members.