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Mike and Jonathan Karl Matzkin are father and son photographers with different approaches but a similar passion for New York City. Mike has extensive experience as a professional photographer and has had successful careers in newspapers and trade magzines as well as in public relations with Canon and Nikon.  Son Jonathan only recently took up photography, [...]

By Adele Douglas The Library’s the place to be Tuesday afternoons in July. Librarian Becky Pace has put together an interesting and varied program that will showcase songs, theatre, clowns and dancing dogs. The shows are free and suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. They start at 2:30 p.m. [...]

After testing the waters, the art programs at our local library have been a great success.  Because of the overwhelming support from the community, Greg Badger will be teaching art classes at the Peru Free Library every Wednesday and Friday after school (3:30-4:30). There is a $10 per hour charge for each class, which includes [...]

We all know that our local library is a great place to appreciate art, from pottery to children’s art to photography, there’s always something to admire.  In April it will also be a great place to create art. Greg Badger, a local artist and teacher, will be offering art classes for children four weekdays after [...]

Karen Land is a newspaper columnist, writer, oral historian, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1,150-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race across Alaska. She’s on the road year-round with her beloved sled dog, Borage, giving dog mushing presentations in schools and libraries across the country. Please join them at the Peru Free Library on Friday, [...]

By Adele Douglas Please join Librarian Becky Pace and the Friends of the Library for the inaugural concert of the piano, celebrating its donation from the Provosts, and kicking off a new concert series “Live at the Library” series. Friday. It is going to be a very special evening on Friday, April 23rd. Adrian Carr, a Juilliard [...]

By Adele Douglas Julia Spencer-Fleming will be coming to the Peru Free Library as part of their Visiting Author Series. A critically acclaimed mystery writer, Julia Spencer-Fleming won 6 awards for her debut novel In the Bleak Midwinter – the first author ever to do so. She has gone on to write 6 novels featuring [...]

By Adele Douglas Libraries are usually quiet places, but the latest acquisition to the Peru Free Library is meant to encourage just the opposite.  Librarian Becky Pace believes the front room of the library is a perfect place for local musicians to share their talent.  “The acoustics in that room are just lovely, it affords [...]

By Adele Douglas  What do you do when you retire from teaching and still love kids?  Two of Peru Primary’s recent retirees have developed a story program for young children and are offering it twice a month at the Peru Free Library.  Diane Sabourin (Music) and Esther Dominy (Kindergarten) have been working regularly together on [...]