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Memorial Day Closing

The library will be closed on SATURDAY May 23rd through MONDAY May 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday May 26th at 10am.

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Library Page Job

The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library seeks a responsible, detail-oriented individual to join our friendly team.

Authors Talk!

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors! MAPL is making the world's best authors accessible to our patrons

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Library Chef

Live Cooking Classes — Enjoy three live cooking classes each month for adults, and two live classes each month for families

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Community Engagement

Help us build stronger connections between the library and the people it serves.

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Admissions Coaching

College admissions support, including live, expert help with applications, essays, financial aid, admissions interviews and more

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The STELLA App

Place holds on items across all STELLA member libraries and choose your pickup location. Manage your library account: view holds, checkouts, and renew items. Store a digital copy of your library card on your device so you always have it with you.

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The libby App

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May 2026

Friday May 22

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday May 22
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Swing by the library and grab a Craft on the Go.Every Friday, we will have a craft for you to bring home and make over the weekend. They will be in the Children’s Room waiting for you, no need to call ahead. Please take one per child so that everyone can enjoy them! Children of all ages welcome. No registration required.For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mahjong Club
Friday May 22
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mahjong Club
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
This is for anyone who loves the game, wants tomeet new people, and have some fun. We provide the Mahjong sets, but players need to supply their own card. Beginners are welcome to watch until they learn the rules. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

10:30 am – 10:45 am
Reading Time
Friday May 22
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Reading Time
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us in the Children’s Room for great stories! Miss Erica and Miss Bernadette have picked out some books to share with you. This story time is designed for children of all ages to promote literacy through rhymes, finger plays, giggles, and fun. After we read, youcan explore our toy area, do some coloring, and take home a Craft on the Go for the weekend.Open to children of all ages and their caretakers. Noregistration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Saturday May 23 9:00 amMonday May 25 9:00 pm

LIBRARY CLOSED: Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday May 23 9:00 amMonday May 25 9:00 pm
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
LIBRARY CLOSED: Memorial Day Weekend
All of MAPL, 165 Main St., Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
The library is closed Saturday, 5/24 through Monday, 5/26 for Memorial Day weekend.

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  • Would you or someone you know like to join the MAPL team?? We have an hourly position opening for a Library Page - appy NOW.
Read more on our homepage: mapl.org/employment-opportunities/
Interested candidates should send the completed employment application (found at
https://mapl.org/employment-application/) to Kimberly Paone, Library Director at mapljobs@mapl.org.
PLEASE NOTE: this is a permanent, year-round position. Applications received by May 28, 2026 will receive full consideration. Position to begin in mid-June.
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #librarypageposition #libraryjobspostings
  • Craft on the Go - Fridays from 10 am - 6 pm 🎨🏃🏃‍♀️
Swing by the library and grab a Craft on the Go. Every Friday, we will have a craft for you to bring home and make over the weekend. They will be in the Children's Room waiting for you, no need to call ahead. Please take one per child so that everyone can enjoy them! Children of all ages welcome.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #CraftOnTheGo #craftonthego #kidscraftonthego
  • Reading Time - FRIDAYS @ 10:30 am! 📖😁🧸🎨
Join us in the Children's Room for great stories! Miss Erica and Miss Bernadette have picked out some books to share with you. This story time is designed for children of all ages to promote literacy through rhymes, finger plays, giggles, and fun. After we read, you can explore our toy area, do some coloring, and take home a Craft on the Go for the weekend.
Open to children of all ages and their caretakers. No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖
  • Mahjong Club (in person) - FRIDAYS @ 10:30AM 🀄️🎲 This is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet new people, and have some fun. We provide the Mahjong sets, but players need to supply their own card. Beginners are welcome to watch until they learn the rules. No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mahjong #mahjongs #mahjonggame #librarymahjong
  • SUMMER BANNER CRAFT - Thursday, May 28th @ 7:00PM 
**ONE SPOT OPEN - you must be at least 18 years old and a MAPL patron!**
Get ready to welcome summer with a fun and easy craft night at the library! Create your own festive banner using pre-cut shapes, letters, and pennants. Choose from three cheerful summer themes when you register, then relax, assemble, and leave with a handmade decoration perfect for brightening your home for the sunny season ahead.
Theme Choices:
"Stay Cool"
"Shine On"
"Happy 4th"
Registration required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=346547
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #summerbanner #bannercraft
  • Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, May 21st @ 7:30 pm 📚
This month, the group is reading "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley.
"A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble comedy from New York Times- bestselling author Clare Pooley" - GOODREADS
For more information on our book discussion group, please email our moderator, Susan Pike, at pikesusan120@gmail.com
OTHER QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #bookdiscussions #bookdiscussion #bookdiscussiongroup #howtoagedisgracefully #clarepooley
Would you or someone you know like to join the MAPL team?? We have an hourly position opening for a Library Page - appy NOW. Read more on our homepage: mapl.org/employment-opportunities/ Interested candidates should send the completed employment application (found at https://mapl.org/employment-application/) to Kimberly Paone, Library Director at mapljobs@mapl.org. PLEASE NOTE: this is a permanent, year-round position. Applications received by May 28, 2026 will receive full consideration. Position to begin in mid-June. #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #librarypageposition #libraryjobspostings
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Craft on the Go - Fridays from 10 am - 6 pm 🎨🏃🏃‍♀️ Swing by the library and grab a Craft on the Go. Every Friday, we will have a craft for you to bring home and make over the weekend. They will be in the Children's Room waiting for you, no need to call ahead. Please take one per child so that everyone can enjoy them! Children of all ages welcome. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #CraftOnTheGo #craftonthego #kidscraftonthego
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Reading Time - FRIDAYS @ 10:30 am! 📖😁🧸🎨 Join us in the Children's Room for great stories! Miss Erica and Miss Bernadette have picked out some books to share with you. This story time is designed for children of all ages to promote literacy through rhymes, finger plays, giggles, and fun. After we read, you can explore our toy area, do some coloring, and take home a Craft on the Go for the weekend. Open to children of all ages and their caretakers. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖
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Mahjong Club (in person) - FRIDAYS @ 10:30AM 🀄️🎲 This is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet new people, and have some fun. We provide the Mahjong sets, but players need to supply their own card. Beginners are welcome to watch until they learn the rules. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mahjong #mahjongs #mahjonggame #librarymahjong
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SUMMER BANNER CRAFT - Thursday, May 28th @ 7:00PM **ONE SPOT OPEN - you must be at least 18 years old and a MAPL patron!** Get ready to welcome summer with a fun and easy craft night at the library! Create your own festive banner using pre-cut shapes, letters, and pennants. Choose from three cheerful summer themes when you register, then relax, assemble, and leave with a handmade decoration perfect for brightening your home for the sunny season ahead. Theme Choices: "Stay Cool" "Shine On" "Happy 4th" Registration required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=346547 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #summerbanner #bannercraft
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Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, May 21st @ 7:30 pm 📚 This month, the group is reading "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley. "A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble comedy from New York Times- bestselling author Clare Pooley" - GOODREADS For more information on our book discussion group, please email our moderator, Susan Pike, at pikesusan120@gmail.com OTHER QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #bookdiscussions #bookdiscussion #bookdiscussiongroup #howtoagedisgracefully #clarepooley
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MAPL is a member of STELLA (formerly LMxAC), a nonprofit membership organization providing a wide range of services to its member libraries. The Consortium was established in 1986, and currently consists of 47 public libraries in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union counties, and the Middlesex College Library. Patrons can borrow items from any STELLA member library for pickup at MAPL.

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