“Can you help me find a good book?” This is my favorite question that I am asked as a reference librarian. I only wish people would ask it more often! How do we help you find a book if we haven’t read every book in the library? We are trained to listen carefully and find...Read More

You may notice raised garden beds on the lawn of the Library along Morris Avenue. Soon you will see a plaque installed there that reads “The Wilson White Learning Garden.” Installed this spring, the Wilson White Learning Garden has already produced a new generation of aspiring gardeners. Children’s Librarian Lisa O’Shaughnessy has been using the beds...Read More

The 2023 Summer Reading Program begins on Saturday, June 10! Preschool    Grades 1-5     Grades 6-12     Adults The theme of this year’s Summer Reading is ‘All Together Now’, and there will be a series of programs for all ages, including intergenerational programming.. Some of these events will be held outdoors, some on the...Read More

Lights! Camera! Action! The library has been making movies available to the public since 1985, when we began to loan videocassettes (remember those?) from a pilot collection of 85 titles. That collection grew and grew until it was replaced by newer technology. The Library now owns more than 9,700 titles on DVD and 1000 on...Read More

A lot of people engage in genealogical research trying to retrace their family history, find long lost relatives, and understand the aspirations and struggles of previous generations. It is similar to a treasure hunt, with each step bringing new insights. The thrill of discovering previously unknown family member or a family story is hard to...Read More

Summit Library provides a wealth of materials and services to satisfy its community’s intellectual, social, and recreational pursuits. Did you know that hosting monthly trivia nights is one of these? This workout for your brain is available at many kinds of venues, but our games rival the best of them, and they are completely free....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

TAX PREPARATION HELP Below you will find a list of resources for free tax assistance. We also offer a selection of books at the library to assist you. If you know the exact name or number of the tax form you need, it can be printed at the Information Desk at your request. For more information...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

Are you a solo entrepreneur, looking to start your own business, or simply need a quiet space to work? Do you need to get out of your house, schedule a meeting, or network with a small group? Did you know that Summit Free Public Library provides this space free of charge and all you need...Read More