Upcoming Events!

  • Logo of Summit Free Public Library with a stylized open book and the tagline 'Inform - Enrich - Inspire'.

    A FEW SEATS LEFT! Stories in the Afternoon at Summit Free Public Library

    Take 90 minutes once a week to Experience the magic of literature

    Join:  

    People & Stories and Summit Free Public Library

    For an 8-week program featuring a diverse selection of stories, poems, and guided discussion for participants 14 years and older.

    Get ready to dive into a world of captivating tales & cultural exchange!

    Sit back and enjoy hearing a stunning, contemporary short story and poem read aloud by an experienced and talented coordinator. 

    You’ll leave uplifted and energized!

    These events are FREE and OPEN to all community members (that’s you!)

    Light refreshments provided for all in-person events. Registration required and space is limited.

    For adults 14+

    Dates & Times:

    12:30pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 
    12:30pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 
    12:30pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2026 
    12:30pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 
    12:30pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2026 
    12:30pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, October 27, 2026 
    12:30pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 
    12:30pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 

    Registration is required.

    Life experience is a plus! All are welcome!

    Summit Free Public Library

    Liss Meeting Room
    75 Maple Street
    Summit, NJ 07901

    This program is sponsored in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

    Click to Register for Summit Public Library Program

  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at Princeton Public Library

    People & Stories - Gente y Cuentos presents an eight-week program of literature, poetry, discussion and writing in Spanish. 

    Join us for a 90-minute "magical experience" that may change the way you look at yourself and others.

    Listen or read along each week with a Spanish-language short story & poem written by Latin American authors read aloud by talented P&S/GyC Coordinator Dr. Marcy Schwartz. Enjoy lively and interesting discussion and writing prompts with each reading.

    All are welcome - ages 14 and up.  All materials provided, including certificates of completion and a select book of Spanish-language short stories presented at the concluding session to those who attend at least five sessions.

    Literatura y poesía en español con Gente y Cuentos - Gente y Cuentos

    Presented by the library's Public Humanities Initiative in partnership with People & Stories / Gente y Cuentos. Public Humanities programs are presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

    Click Here to Register for Princeton Public Library Program in Spanish