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Summit County Library System operates three branch libraries and one bookmobile that service the more rural parts of the county.
The Main Branch of the Summit County Library was originally the result of a quest began in 1991 by Lou Jean Nelson. Through her efforts, local volunteers, and tremendous community support a “Reading Room” was opened. In 1995 the State Library Division upgraded the status to “library” and it was at that time recognized to receive the same support services as other libraries in the state (Inter-library loan, state supported training, eligibility to apply for state and federal grants, etc.) It had a collection of 2,500 books. After enjoying the success of a small library, public demand started the ball rolling and County funds were appropriated for a new library building. On November 17, 2001, the Main Branch of the Summit County Library System opened its doors in the Sheldon Richins Building located at 6505 N. Landmark Drive, Park City, Utah. In 2006, current holdings are approximately 40,938 printed materials, and 6,421 audio and video materials.
For 25 years the citizens in the Kamas area lobbied for a library. In 1989 the Kamas Branch Library was opened in the Summit County Services Building with full library service, including children’s preschool and summer story time, two part-time clerks, and a collection donated by the community and the State Library. In 1997 an addition to the library was completed and the collection expanded. During the millennial year this branch saw significant improvements and services including a full-time branch manager and Internet access computers for patrons. In 2004, the children’s area was enlarged. Kamas Branch current holdings in 2006 are 22,977.
Coalville Branch Library was originally the Bookmobile Headquarters operating with a closed-door policy until 1989. Public demand again supported a fixed site library. Coalville City, on behalf of their citizens, contacted the county for help in implementing this service. The county funded Coalville City $50,000 to enlarge the new Coalville City offices to include 1,000 square feet for a public library. This library currently operates on a regular basis, six days a week with holdings of 12,895.
Summit County Bookmobile joined with Rich County in the mid-70’s to become the Summit/Rich Bookmobile. In January of 2002 Summit County entered into an agreement with the state of Utah to take over the Summit/Rich Bookmobile Headquarters in Coalville. In November of 2002, Summit County and Rich County bookmobile services were separated. While still operated by the state of Utah, the Summit County Bookmobile currently has county-owned and maintained holdings of 5,959. It visits the North & South Summit Schools, small rural towns of Henefer, Upton, Hoytsville, Wanship, Peoa, Oakley, Marion, Francis, and Woodland on a regular schedule.
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