Summer is the perfect time to dive into the Summit Library’s Library of Things collection. If you’ve been watching the birds flit through your neighborhood, borrow our bird watching kit and see what you can spot. Planning an outdoor adventure? Grab our camping chairs for a concert in the park, challenge your family to a...Read More

This year, the Summit Free Public Library joins our nation in celebrating America250, which commemorates 250 years since the birth of the United States. Thanks to a donation from the Beacon Fire chapter of the DAR, Summit Library cardholders can borrow a free pass to visit the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The...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

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

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

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

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

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