Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, April is a special month for libraries – it is when we celebrate National Library Week! National Library Week is an opportunity to recognize libraries and all that they offer. This year, it takes place from April 23rd through April 29th, and the theme is “There’s more to the story.”...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, As we enter into March and begin to see signs of spring, we begin looking for ways to venture out of the house. Lucky for us, March brings New Jersey Makers Day to libraries. New Jersey Makers Day is a celebration of all things “making” at libraries all throughout...Read More

The Summit High School Debate Team will lead a live debate on the topic of right-to-work laws in the United States. The event will feature two teams of student debaters, each presenting arguments for and against the laws. The Team is a student-led organization specializing in three forms of debate: Public Forum, Lincoln Douglas, and...Read More

Most librarians have heard the comment, “It must be fun to read books all day.” While that is far from what we actually do, listing off our job responsibilities doesn’t quite capture our role either. So much of our time is spent connecting with people, figuring out what they want, and making sure everyone feels...Read More

Happy 2023! I hope that the end of 2022 brought you rest, relaxation, and quality time with your loved ones. There is something refreshing about the notion of a new year – it offers a particular moment to reset, recommit, and reprioritize. This year, I would like to extend to you all an invitation to...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, As the year comes to an end, we begin to find “Top Ten” lists everywhere we look – and for good reason. These lists are simply irresistible! They appeal to our sense of curiosity and community. They are easy to share, insightful, and can spark interesting...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, As we head into December, and dive deeper into the holiday season, our checklist of things to do often starts to grow – there are ingredients to get, gifts to grab, and friends to call. There is a place that can give you support, inspiration, and...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, The week of October 16-22 was National Friends of Libraries week in the United States and in Summit! And so, as we enter into a season of gratitude and giving thanks, I would like to take a moment to spotlight our Friends of the Library group...Read More

  Dr. Karen Gaffney, author of Dismantling the Racism Machine, will lead a discussion of The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee at the Summit Free Public Library, on Thursday, October 13, from 7:00PM to 8:00PM. This program will be co-hosted by the Summit Interfaith Council AntiRacism Committee and the Summit Free Public Library, and...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, As we enter into October, I hope that you are enjoying the transition into the autumn weather and the 2022-2023 school year! In the spirit of a new school year and continued, lifelong learning, I am happy to announce that we have added a new language...Read More