Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, As we reflect on the year 2024, we are thrilled to share the exciting progress our library has made! Over the past year, we saw a 6% increase in visits, with an average of over 16,000 visits per month. We also welcomed over 18,000 registered cardholders...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, After giving thanks for all we have on Thanksgiving, we enter the holiday season of giving. Together, we can help our community continue to grow, thrive, and help residents in need. Each year at this time, we host a donation drive. This year, the Library is partnering with...Read More

Did you know you can borrow a pressure washer, visit the T-Rex at the American Museum of Natural History, or borrow a ukulele with your library card, all thanks to the Friends of the Summit Free Public Library? I recently had the pleasure of attending a Friends of the Library board meeting where discussions revolved...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, June is an exciting time of year for libraries – it is the start of Summer Reading! Summer Reading is designed to help young children build reading and language skills, to motivate teens to read and discuss literature, and to encourage adults to experience the joy...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, I’d like to invite you to participate in the Summit Free Public Library’s strategic planning process. As someone who lives and/or works in Summit, we are interested in your experiences, thoughts, and ideas about the Library. We would greatly appreciate your participation in our 10-15 minute online...Read More

As we enter into December and begin to prepare for the new year, I want to shine light on an upcoming milestone at the Library. In 2024, the Summit Free Public Library celebrates 150 years of serving the community. It’s a significant anniversary that we are commemorating with 150 days of celebration – and we...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, September marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month. This commemorative month (held September 15 – October 15 annually) was originally designated as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The day of September 15 is significant, as it...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, It’s about to be June – the start of our annual Summer Reading Program. Books, e-books, and other library materials are wonderful any time of year, but there is something special about summer reading. It continues to foster a love of literature and helps to prevent...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, As we enter into the delightful weather that May brings, I would like to share the ways in which you can experience the Library outdoors this spring and summer. 1)     The Learning Garden – Just outside the Library along Morris Avenue, the new Learning Garden provides an opportunity...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, April is a special month for libraries – it is when we celebrate National Library Week! National Library Week is an opportunity to recognize libraries and all that they offer. This year, it takes place from April 23rd through April 29th, and the theme is “There’s more to the story.”...Read More