Summit Free Public Library

06/20/2026

Speaker Janet Mandel returns to explore the life and work of Mary Cassatt, one of the leading Impressionist artists known for her portrayals of women and family life.

To join on Zoom, visit: https://summitlibrary.libcal.com/event/16878721

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Free giveaways for every attendee and new library card signup! Celebrate Welcome Week with us from June 28th through July 2nd, with events for all ages and a warm welcome for new residents. Spread the word!

Learn more and sign up at: summitlibrary.org/welcome-week-2026

06/16/2026

Free access to the WSJ is now available to all cardholders, thanks to our recent migration to the Main Library Alliance!

To get started, visit the link below and sign in with your library card number and PIN. Once you're logged in, you'll find instructions for accessing the service.

https://summitlibrary.aspendiscovery.org/wallstreetjournal

06/16/2026

Embark on a dinosaur safari aroundthe volcano, searching for three hidden keys to unlock cave entrances and discover larger fossils! For Grades 6-12.

Register at: https://summitlibrary.libcal.com/event/16855057

06/16/2026

I spy two of our FOL board members visiting the extremely cool library bookmobile today during the Summit has Pride event.

06/13/2026

Summer Reading is not just for kids! Enter raffles to win prizes like gift cards to local businesses; all you have to do is read.

Learn more or register here: https://sites.google.com/view/summitplsummer2026/home

This year's theme is Unearth a Story™, which underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community have stories waiting to be found and shared, through books, programs, and local knowledge.

06/11/2026

You now have access to over 3 million items from over 60 MAIN member library locations, including neighboring libraries such as Chatham, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, and Morristown, in addition to Summit’s collection of over 120,000 items. Swipe through to learn more.

06/10/2026

3 more days until Summer Reading begins!

Take a look at our Unearth a Story display, created by our talented staff. This year's theme, Unearth A Story, celebrates the joy of discovery that reading brings.

Starting June 13, readers of all ages can sign up for Summer Reading and earn entries into prize drawings throughout the summer, including gift cards to local businesses and tickets to Imagine That!!! and the Crayola Experience. Stay tuned for the link!

06/09/2026

Thanks to Pointer Bee Farm for helping us celebrate Pollinator Month! We all enjoyed discovering how bees help plants grow, exploring the observation hive, and learning about the importance of protecting pollinators.