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

Relax! We’ve got ‘em! Interested in catching up on all the great films of the last 25 years selected by The New York Times as the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century? Frustrated by the fact that no matter how many streaming services you subscribe to, the movie you want to see always seems to...Read More

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

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

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

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 New Year is well underway, and that means it’s time to start preparing tax returns. While this isn’t anyone’s favorite time of the year, the Library has information and resources to make it a little easier. In addition to books explaining tax rules, the Library has free copies of the basic Federal forms: 1040...Read More

We are excited to announce that the Summit Free Public Library now offers in-house access to Candid databases, providing valuable resources for those interested in philanthropy, fundraising, and nonprofit organizations. We offer Candid’s key tools including GuideStar and Foundation Directory. Whether you are a student, researcher, nonprofit professional, or simply curious about philanthropy, Candid databases...Read More

Throughout 2024, the Library has collected responses from the community for its five-year plan — through focus groups, surveys, and a retreat — to assess how our services and resources meet your needs and wishes. Our aim was to enhance the quality and user-friendliness of our resources and services while ensuring they remain up-to-date. As...Read More

Calling all bookworms and book club members! Learn about two resources that can make your reading journey easier: Browse Our Shelves and Book Club Kits. What’s the next best thing to physically browsing our shelves for books and movies? Doing it from home! Head to our website and click on “Browse Our Shelves” under the “Resources” tab. Choose a category...Read More