Library News

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) with a variety of programs and events highlighting the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities! Click any of the links for more details or to register. Sat. 9/13, 2:00-3:00PM – Puerto Rican Empanada Making Class Mon. 9/15, 12:30 & 6:30PM – Film: Miguelito: Song to...Read More

The Summit Free Public Library has partnered with local businesses to reward library cardholders and business patrons with discounts, savings, and special offers – all people have to do is show their library card to get a special deal for the entire month of September. Here is a complete list of participating businesses and discounts:...Read More

The Library will host its Welcome Week from Sunday, September 14 through Saturday, September 20. Welcome Week will feature a wide variety of events for all ages and interests, and each attendee will receive a small giveaway, while supplies last. New residents of Summit are especially encouraged to stop by; anyone who signs up for...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

Looking for something to do this summer? The Library has fun things going on for tweens and teens. We have Teen Nights every Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. It’s a casual drop-in, so teens can come by to hang out, create something colorful, or just take a break. Teens are welcome to join us for our...Read More

Relax! We’ve got ‘em! Interested in catching up on all the great films of the last 25 years selected by The New York Times as the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century? Frustrated by the fact that no matter how many streaming services you subscribe to, the movie you want to see always seems to...Read More

Did you know we can help you choose your next favorite book, face-to-face or online? In addition to our Novelist database, we offer “Browse Our Shelves,” which lists titles by genre. You can also email reference@summitlibrary.org for personalized suggestions or just stop by the desk to talk books! We offer books in multiple formats: physical...Read More

The Summit Free Public Library is the perfect place to beat the heat this summer. There is still time for you to stop by the Ask Us desk, and sign up for the library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, pick up a reading log, and Color Our World together. Even if you’re going on vacation for...Read More