Community News

Dear Families of the Summit Public Schools,

Summit Free Public Library has officially reopened to the public, and has been open since July 6. The library is navigating adjusted rules and regulations due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In anticipation of the new school year, we wanted to highlight a few important changes in library policy. Please note the following adjusted rules and regulations:

• The library is open regular hours (Monday-Saturday: 9-5; Sunday 1-5 beginning after Labor Day) for “Grab & Go” service. We ask that you and your family members limit your time within the library to no more than 20 minutes at a time. If you don’t feel comfortable coming into the building, we also have a lobby pickup service as well.
• The library is open regular hours (Monday-Saturday: 9-5; Sunday 1-5 beginning after Labor Day) for “Grab & Go” service. We ask that you and your family members limit your time within the library to no more than 20 minutes at a time. If you don’t feel comfortable coming into the building, we also have a lobby pickup service as well.
• All people who enter the building over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask.
• As per Governor Murphy, we are open to the public at 25%. As a result, the library will allow no more than 50 people within the building, and no more than 20 people in the Children’s and Teen Rooms at a time.
• Public restrooms, study tables, public computers, quiet study rooms, and the Think It Lab are all currently unavailable.
• The library has provided a wealth of virtual educational and entertainment programs for all ages since this spring, and will continue to do so until further notice.

These new policies are subject to change depending on how the situation progresses with the pandemic. As always, Summit Free Public Library is available 24/7 via the electronic services that we provide, which are available to the public for free with a library card; these resources include eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, language learning, test preparation, general research, and more! For more information about all that we provide, and additional policies in place during the pandemic, please visit our website at https://www.summitlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook, at “Summit Free Public Library.”

The Summit Free Public Library wishes all of you a safe and wonderful school year.

Sincerely,

Ann-Marie M. Aymer
Head of Youth Services

Summit Junior Baseball & Softball is offering a softball clinic for children in kindergarten – 2nd grade. No prior experience in required.

Ages: Kindergarten – 2nd grade
Location: Summit H.S. – Main Gym
Dates: Feb. 8, 22, 29 & Mar. 7
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: $79 per participant

See the flyer for more info.

If you have a girl in grades 2 or 3, please join us Sundays, January 12, 26 February 2, 9, 2020 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm for a Girls Leadership girl and grown up workshop.

Location:
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
419 South Street
New Providence, NJ 07974

To be a strong leader in our everyday lives, we need to learn the skills to be true to ourselves and others we care about. In this playful and interactive workshop, girls and grown-ups will discover their authentic selves through games, discussions and role-play.

They will leave with concrete tools and shared vocabulary for how to be their own Truest Friend, compromise with and cheer on others, take care of their emotions when things get tough, and step into their brave selves. This is a Part II to our 2/3 series, however it is not a requirement to have taken Part I first.

Description:
4-PART SERIES OF 90 MINUTE WORKSHOPS

SEE FLYER

Open to all first-grade boys and girls in Summit

• Spring Program starts April 4th
• Girls and Boys practice on Saturday’s
• No prior experience necessary!
• Goals of program: basics of how to hold stick, cradle, throw, catch and HAVE FUN.
• Equipment required: Girls, stick, goggles, mouth guard.
• Boys first grade stick and mouth guard. Boys 2nd grade full -equipment required.
• First grade $90, Second Grade $140, Financial assistance is available.
• We will be holding FREE clinics inside this winter on February 9th and 23rd, more detail to follow on www.summitlacrosseclub.com

Questions: admin@summitlacrosseclub.com

The Summit Performing Arts Resource Committee (SPARC)’s mission is to promote the performing arts in the Summit public schools, recognize student achievements, and continuously enrich our programs and productions through advocacy, financial support, and educational initiatives.   Click here to learn more about us.

SEF‘s mission is to maintain and enhance the high quality of a Summit, New Jersey public school education through community funding of innovative and essential educational programs, a close working relationship with the school district, and careful review, evaluation and financial oversight of supported initiatives.

SJBS strives to offer the best possible baseball and softball experience to Summit’s boys and girls from grades kindergarten through ninth grade by providing an environment that inspires learning, teamwork, skill development, sportsmanship and fun.

The mission of the Summit Hometown Heroes program committee is to recognize and honor local veterans.

Through the program, the names, images and dates of service of participants will appear on banners displayed along city streets from Memorial Day through July 4. The program is funded through private donations; there is no fee to participate. For more information, email: summitnjheroes@gmail.com