Did you know we can help you choose your next favorite book, face-to-face or online? In addition to our Novelist database, we offer “Browse Our Shelves,” which lists titles by genre. You can also email reference@summitlibrary.org for personalized suggestions or just stop by the desk to talk books! We offer books in multiple formats: physical...Read More

The Summit Free Public Library is the perfect place to beat the heat this summer. There is still time for you to stop by the Ask Us desk, and sign up for the library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, pick up a reading log, and Color Our World together. Even if you’re going on vacation for...Read More

2025 Summer Reading Program June 7th – August 30th, 2025 To register, click the links below: Children & Teens || Adults The Summit Free Public Library invites the entire community to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Program, which kicks off on June 7th and continues through August 30th. Open to children, teens, and...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, June is one of the most exciting times of year at the Summit Free Public Library — it’s the start of Summer Reading! If you’ve never joined before, you might be wondering: What is Summer Reading at the Library? Every summer, the Library invites readers of all...Read More

  After careful consideration, Summit Free Public Library joins many other libraries and library systems in discontinuing the Hoopla Digital streaming service as of June 1, 2025. Why is SFPL discontinuing Hoopla Digital? We regularly review our services to ensure we offer the best value and experience for our community. After evaluating digital borrowing growth,...Read More

Dr. Thomas J. Christensen, China foreign policy expert, will visit the Library as the special guest speaker for this month’s Great Decisions discussion group. Great Decisions, is a program of the Foreign Policy Association hosted by the library once a month, where community members discuss the topical issues in world affairs. May’s topic will focus on...Read More

Visit our new Tween collection! We’ve created a new collection of middle school main characters at the beginning of our Middle Grade Fiction section. Each title has a blue TWEEN label on the spine, and contains main characters that are around 12 years old or older. The stories also may have content that is a bit more advanced than our juvenile fiction collection, but...Read More

In 2025, artificial intelligence is no longer an exotic novelty. This constantly evolving technology is quickly becoming an integral part of our lives, leading to many questions about AI itself: What is it? How does it work? What are its advantages and potential pitfalls? While AI promises many benefits, including improved healthcare and personalized education,...Read More

The growing season has begun, and it’s time to join the Little Sprouts Garden Club! Little Sprouts is a STEAM-based program for children in grades K-5 that focuses on cultivating a community garden at the library. Kids and their caregivers work together on a variety of activities, including planting and garden maintenance, hosting an Earth Day event,...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, As we reflect on the year 2024, we are thrilled to share the exciting progress our library has made! Over the past year, we saw a 6% increase in visits, with an average of over 16,000 visits per month. We also welcomed over 18,000 registered cardholders...Read More