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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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Need a Library Card?

Stop by the library to register, or you can apply online and be active in about 24 hours.

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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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All appointments at MAPL are completely full.

Click to view links to other AARP options that may be available.

Matawan Aberdeen Board of Trustees

Legal Notices and Meeting Information

Featured Resources

Two Mobile Apps that Every Visitor Needs

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

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide. All you need to get started is a library card.

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What's Happening @ MAPL

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May 2026

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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MAPL Social Media (view events in the calendar)

  • The Library is CLOSED today through Monday, but our (FREE) electronic resources are always OPEN!
All you need is your library card...
https://mapl.org/electronic-resources/

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #digitallibraryservice #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #OurElectronicResourcesAreAlwaysOpen  #Libby #elibrarynj #Kanopy #Overdrive #LibbyMagazines #allyouneedisyourlibrarycard
  • Jeepers, we completely understand the enthusiasm, but he can't read it if he's unconscious... 😆
  • Dear Patrons, a reminder that your Library will be closed this weekend for Memorial Day, Saturday the 23rd through Monday the 25th - hope to see you at the Parade!
  • 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
The Library is CLOSED today through Monday, but our (FREE) electronic resources are always OPEN! All you need is your library card... https://mapl.org/electronic-resources/ #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #digitallibraryservice #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #OurElectronicResourcesAreAlwaysOpen #Libby #elibrarynj #Kanopy #Overdrive #LibbyMagazines #allyouneedisyourlibrarycard
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Jeepers, we completely understand the enthusiasm, but he can't read it if he's unconscious... 😆
Jeepers, we completely understand the enthusiasm, but he can't read it if he's unconscious... 😆
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Dear Patrons, a reminder that your Library will be closed this weekend for Memorial Day, Saturday the 23rd through Monday the 25th - hope to see you at the Parade!
Dear Patrons, a reminder that your Library will be closed this weekend for Memorial Day, Saturday the 23rd through Monday the 25th - hope to see you at the Parade!
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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
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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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New and Noteworthy

Newly added items from all STELLA consortium members, available for pickup at MAPL.

Additional new items listings are available on our New Material page

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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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~24 hour online request turnaround

If you don't already have a library card, stop by the library to register - or you can complete our online form and we will provide you with a card number and PIN within about 24 hours.