Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, I am pleased to announce that the Summit Free Public Library Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to join the Main Library Alliance (MLA), with our membership scheduled to begin in mid-June 2026. Main Library Alliance is a nonprofit network of over 60 public libraries that provides delivery, technology, and other...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, I am delighted to share a special save the date: on Saturday, February 28, the Foundation will host an afternoon of jazz and generosity at the Summit Elks Lodge featuring the brilliant Carrie Jackson. This fundraiser will support the furnishing of the Library’s iconic Rotunda, one...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, As we turn the page to a new school year, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to all of our students, families, educators, and lifelong learners. September always feels like a time of new beginnings, and here at the Library, it’s an especially exciting month...Read More

Dear Summit Free Library patrons and community members, I’m excited to share a few updates about how we’re continuing to enhance your experience at the Library, both inside and out. New Outdoor Seating This week, we installed two new, permanently affixed picnic tables on the lawn along Maple Street. These tables are available for library...Read More

Dear Summit Free Public Library patrons and community members, June is one of the most exciting times of year at the Summit Free Public Library — it’s the start of Summer Reading! If you’ve never joined before, you might be wondering: What is Summer Reading at the Library? Every summer, the Library invites readers of all...Read More

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