The Peru Free Library is located in the Champlain Valley of rural upstate New York. The library is a classic red brick colonial revival built in 1927 from a bequest of Horatio Baker. Our library is known for the bright and welcoming Children's Room with a comprehensive children's collection, diverse programming, extensive inter-library loan service, solar-powered electricity, a special collection of British DVDs, and 24/7 free Wi-Fi and high-speed public access computers.