Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, I am pleased to announce that the Summit Free Public Library Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to join the Main Library Alliance (MLA), with our membership scheduled to begin in mid-June 2026. Main Library Alliance is a nonprofit network of over 60 public libraries that provides delivery, technology, and other...Read More

As AI and automation reshape everyday life, it is critical for everybody to understand how AI works, the scope of its potential and its limitations. Libraries are excellent places to familiarize yourself with AI tools and possibilities. Teaching AI in libraries is not about a flashy innovation; it’s about giving people tools to thrive in...Read More

Be part of the conversation! Watch the critically acclaimed and award-winning Netflix documentary, The Perfect Neighbor, and stay for a timely discussion of the film and race in the greater community. The Perfect Neighbor is a 2025 American documentary about a shooting incident on June 2, 2023, where Susan Louise Lorincz fatally shot Ajike Owens, her neighbor,...Read More

More than a century after their invention, movies continue to be a popular form of entertainment and education, and the Library makes it easy to enjoy them. Every Monday, at 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM, we show a movie. Admission is free and no registration is required. Prefer to enjoy your movies at home? There...Read More

Our weekly winter storytime sessions will resume on Tuesday, January 20, and will now take place in the Hickok Room, behind the Ask Us desk unless otherwise noted. We ask that you register for the storytime that is best for your child, as space in our meeting rooms is very limited. Our storytime sessions are designed to be age-appropriate...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, I am delighted to share a special save the date: on Saturday, February 28, the Foundation will host an afternoon of jazz and generosity at the Summit Elks Lodge featuring the brilliant Carrie Jackson. This fundraiser will support the furnishing of the Library’s iconic Rotunda, one...Read More

The next time you’re attending one of our programs, please take a look at our jewelry display cases featuring unique pieces that will be for sale during the Friends of the Library Gold and Silver Pop Up Sale. Shoppers will find necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more for every style and budget. The event will be...Read More

The 2026 Garden State Children’s and Teen’s Book Awards ballots are officially open! Did you know that the Garden State Children’s Book Awards are the only children’s choice awards for books in the state of New Jersey? Pick your favorite in any of all of the four categories (Early Reader, Graphic Format, Fiction, and Nonfiction)....Read More

International Music Day is on October 1. Since 1975, this day has celebrated how music connects people and honors musicians from all backgrounds. This October, our library has several ways for you to enjoy music as you welcome the fall. You’ll find four boxed sets of music CDs for sale in the display case near...Read More

This month, the Youth Services Department has some exciting news to share. The Library just started a subscription to a new interactive database called Fiero Code. Fiero Code is a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. Fiero Code offers a gamified learning experience ―...Read More