Summit Free Public Library

06/01/2026

Celebrate Pollinator Month with Pointer Bee Farm and learn how bees help plants grow! See bees in action in a live observation hive and discover how pollinators support healthy gardens and ecosystems. For grades K-5.

To register, visit: https://summitlibrary.libcal.com/event/16358629

05/29/2026

“Acting is Doing” is a fun, beginner-friendly 2-session in-person workshop for adults focused on truthful performance, active listening, confidence, and scene work—no experience required. Led by veteran actor and director Dan Vissers, this small-group class is limited to 10 participants, 18+.

To register, visit: https://summitlibrary.libcal.com/event/16478896

05/28/2026

On June 10, loan history will be cleared from library accounts as we migrate to the Main Library Alliance. Want to save your reading history? Watch the video for a walkthrough or read the caption for quick instructions.

Visit www.summitlibrary.org
Click “Account Login” on the top banner
Sign in with your barcode + 4-digit PIN
Click your profile on the top right [mobile/IG post only]
Select “Loan History” from the left menu
Click “Print Loan History” in the top right
Enter the date range you would like to export

Then, you can save or print a copy for your records. Need help? Call us at 908-273-0350 or stop by and ask staff for assistance. We can also print your loan history for free at the Library before June 10.

Check out the instruction video for mobile devices on our Instagram:

Thank you for your patience and understanding during our transition to the Main Library Alliance.

05/26/2026

Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig joins us for a fascinating discussion on the history and significance of craft at state fairs, from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and much more!

🗓️ Wednesday, June 3
🕑 2:00 - 3:00 PM

To attend, visit: https://summitlibrary.libcal.com/event/16872109

This virtual author talk will be followed by a live Q&A session and is made possible by the Friends of the Summit Free Public Library.

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

We’ve got the AC set to a cool 72°F here at 75 Maple St.! Plus filtered water fountains with bottle fillers, phone charging stations, free WiFi, and everything else you need for a break from the heat.

We are one of Summit’s official cooling centers, the other being the Summit Community Center at 100 Morris Avenue. Stay cool!

05/15/2026

Our next session of Great Decisions will feature guest speaker Dr. Andrew Wolff, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Dickinson College. Dr. Wolff's primary research concerns the geopolitics of NATO enlargement and European security governance.

To attend, visit: https://summitlibrary.libcal.com/event/16167475

05/14/2026

Come join the good doctor (portrayed by David Emerson) as he recounts tales of his adventures and accomplishments. Of course, since he is a man of so many interests, memories, and talents, it is almost impossible to pin him down to any specific topic. It is highly likely, however, that his talk will include anecdotes of his childhood in Boston, his youth in Philadelphia, his scientific experiments, and his experiences at the Constitutional Convention.

To attend, visit: https://summitlibrary.libcal.com/event/16406961

05/13/2026

Three more days until the Jewelry Sale! Stop by this weekend to get jewelry at incredible prices before they're sold out!

Members of the Friends can shop early this Friday from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. Membership is open year-round. For more info or to join, visit: summitfriendsofthelibrary.wildapricot.org

05/08/2026

One more week! Stop by next weekend to get jewelry at incredible prices before they're sold out!

Want to beat the crowd? Members of the Friends can shop early on Friday, May 15 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. Membership is open year-round. For more info or to join, visit: summitfriendsofthelibrary.wildapricot.org