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As the nation celebrates the life of Congressman John Lewis this week, Summit Free Public Library would like to make you aware that we have created lists of places to turn for information regarding race in America, especially for families. Please click any of the links below for more information: Books and eBooks on Race...Read More

The year 2020 will surely be remembered for many things but at the Summit Library, it will be remembered as the year that library service changed forever. Within weeks of closing our doors due to coronavirus, library programs transitioned to virtual programs, reference calls were forwarded to staff cell phones and the circulation of electronic...Read More

2020 Summer Reading for LCJSMS and SHS Did you know that Summit Free Public Library has copies of your required summer reading books for Language Arts, English, and Social Studies?  They are currently on display in the Teen Room next to the new books.  In many cases, the library owns the physical print copy, audiobooks,...Read More

We are so happy to announce that the Summit Free Public Library’s Little Free Library has been installed at Investor’s Bank Field. It is located near the rest rooms and parking lot. The street address for Investor’s Bank Field is 70 Butler Parkway. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of...Read More

We can finally share the news we’ve been hoping to share for 3 ½ months! Patrons will be welcomed back into the library beginning Monday, July 6th for browsing and selection of library materials and pick-up only. While you won’t be able to linger to read the newspaper, use a PC or book a quiet...Read More

As you know the library doors remain closed. We were hoping library service would have resumed a long time ago but unfortunately, that has not happened. Governor Murphy has indicated that library staff throughout the state can begin returning to buildings in stage 2 of New Jersey’s Road to Recovery so we are waiting for...Read More

As you know the library is still closed to the public. The good news is that we have many online programs, activities and resources available as you will see from the extensive list below. The bad news is we don’t know when we will reopen. That will depend on Governor Murphy’s Road Back plan and...Read More

In honor of National Poetry Month, we held a haiku contest back in April. Participants were asked to create an original haiku poem about the Spring for the chance to win serious bragging rights! A haiku is a short un-rhymed poem having three lines containing five, seven and five syllables, respectively. Our judges took this...Read More

The Summit Library has created a list of places to turn for information regarding race in America. The list includes but is not limited to the following: Local and regional organizations and groups involved in efforts to promote understanding and justice through education, conversation, and service. Educational Resources from the Summit Library including digital and...Read More