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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...
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To view our full strategic plan, click here. In January of 2024, the Summit Free Public Library (SFPL) retained ReThinking Libraries LLC to lead a strategic planning process aimed at shaping the future of the Library. The goal was to craft a roadmap that would guide the Library into its next chapter, ensuring it remains...
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To coincide with the Library’s 150th anniversary coming up in June, we created lists of the top 100 books of the past 150 years. Below you will find lists for children, teens, and adults. The arrows below each carousel allow you to browse through the list. When you hover over a book title, you will...
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Design and submit a special logo for the Library’s 150th anniversary in 2024! We will use two winning designs from our Logo Contest to help us celebrate this milestone anniversary, and to showcase the talents of Summit’s finest artists and graphic designers across all age groups. Submissions will be accepted from Wednesday, September 6, 2023...
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In 2005, the Summit Lions Club sponsored our large print collection in memory of member David Murdock Jr. Since the main mission of the Lions is to assist those who are visually impaired, the donation was a natural fit. Helen Keller challenged the Lions clubs across the United States to become “Knights of the Blind”...
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Harrison Philip Lindabury III “Phil” served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Summit Free Public Library from March 1998 until his death in October 2006. Phil was a tireless advocate for public library services. In recognition of his contributions to the Summit Library, he was selected as the 2006 Union County Library Volunteer...
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Effective September 14, 2022, the Summit Free Public Library will no longer charge late fines on most circulating materials. Exceptions to this fines-free policy are: lost and damaged items, items from the Library of Things, Museum Passes, and Interlibrary Loans. Patrons are still responsible for returning materials by their due date, so that they can...
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The Business Reference Section at the Summit Free Public Library is named after a power couple, Ruth C. and A. Michael Lipper. After graduating from Columbia College in 1957, Mr. Lipper spent three years on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Communications Officer and Combat Cargo Officer. While his tour of duty...
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In 1982, the Manley-Winser Foundation, set forth by the wills of Marian Manley Winser, and Gerald Winser, was established to help fund projects and programs of educational, service, religious, and health organizations. The launch of the Foundation continued a long tradition of contributions from the Manley and Winser families to Summit and the local community....
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NEW! The Library is at your fingertips with the Summit Free Public Library mobile app! Search the catalog, place holds, use your phone for self-checkout, access our most popular resources and services, register for programs, and manage your account all on the go. DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY! SFPL App for iOS Download the SFPL app...
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