After a difficult winter we finally can say “Hello Spring!” As the great poet Pablo Neruda once wrote, “You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.” Spring is here, the days are getting longer and we have more time to indulge in reading good books. Browse our curated collection of...Read More

Viva Vallenato will perform traditional Cumbian music of Colombia! Free and fun! The rhythms will make you dance! The accordion will sing to your soul! Bring the kids–fun for the whole family! You’ll be moving to the music, tapping your toes, and dancing the Cumbia! The concert will be held on the stage on the...Read More

Summit Free Public Library, the Summit library Chinese Club, and the Friends of the Summit Free Public Library would like to announce the results of the 2021 Summit Library New Year Art Show. The response we received for this event was extremely overwhelming; in total, we’ve received 260 pieces of artwork from 167 entrants of...Read More

On March 15th we will reach the one year anniversary of the day the Summit Library was first closed due to covid-19 concerns. The closing came suddenly on a Sunday morning with about a two-hour notice leaving our patrons and staff in a state-of-unknown. At first we thought it was going to be for a...Read More

Cicely Tyson, an Actress Who Shattered Racial Stereotypes, Dies at 96 During her long and dignified life, Cicely Tyson was always true to her believes and principles. In the obituary, published by the New York Times, Robert McFadden writes, that Cecily Tyson was “the stage, screen and television actress whose vivid portrayals of strong African-American...Read More

It’s that time of the year again. The IRS began accepting 2020 tax returns on Friday, February 12 and the tax filing deadline is on Thursday, April 15. The IRS says there are no plans to extend the deadline, as was done last year. When it comes to taxes, knowing more is always helpful. Browse...Read More

What’s the next best thing to browsing our shelves for books and movies inside the library? How about browsing our collections from home? Click on a category such as new fiction, new mystery, new cookbooks, new picture books, new young adult mysteries and young adult graphic novels, new movies, and more, and you will be...Read More

February is Black History Month. Black History Month is more than a month of remembrance. It is the month that honors the rich history, experiences, struggles and achievements of African Americans. Our librarians have created lists of books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies and music that celebrate contributions and achievements of African Americans. Feel free to browse...Read More

The past year has presented educational challenges for parents and students. Trying to help your child with schoolwork can end in frustration for both you and your child. Don’t let the student in your family fall behind. The Summit Free Public Library can ease the pressure on parents and help students get assistance with academic...Read More

The 2021 Chinese New Year Art Show is officially live. We have received over 200 artwork submissions from around Summit and in surrounding towns; participants range in age from 4-14. If you’d like to take a quick look at the art show, the complete works are listed below.  They are divided into three categories: Art...Read More