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June 2026

Saturday June 27

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Summer Reading Kick-Off!
Saturday June 27
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Summer Reading Kick-Off!
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Let’s kick off our Summer Reading program and Unearth a Story! This summer is all about dinosaurs! Stop by the library today to sign up, play some games, do some crafts, and grab your first raffle tickets. It’s going to be Rawr-some!
Open to children of all ages. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355907

Sunday June 28

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Octopus Craft
Sunday June 28
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Octopus Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Did you know that octopuses are famously intelligent, known for their ability to solve complex puzzles and even use tools! Join us in the library to create your own friendly, eight-armed octopusfriend to take home. We will use colorful paper and googly eyes to bring these clever sea creatures to life!
Open to children of all ages. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355952

Monday June 29

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jenga Towers
Monday June 29
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jenga Towers
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Bring the whole family to enjoy that classic stacking game, Jenga. Can you remove blocks without knocking the tower down?We’d love for you to stop by the Children’s Room and give it a try!Open to children of all ages and their families. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355901
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: Wizard of Oz
Monday June 29
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: Wizard of Oz
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Our Summer Reading Theme is Unearth a Story. Oneof our themes for the summer will be Unearth an Old(er) Movie
A young farm girl and her little dog are magically transported into the enchanted land of Oz via a Kansas tornado. As they travel down Oz’s Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard and ask him to send them home, they encounter a wonderful, funny, terrifying and, ultimately, enlightening group of characters, human and otherwise.
Starring: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Frank Morgan    
Release Date: 1939    
Rating: G         
Duration: 1 hr 41 min
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=358628
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Practical Travel Photography 📸
Monday June 29
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Practical Travel Photography 📸
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Ron Wyatt presents practical, easy-to-follow tips for creating memorable travel photographs. He covers the essentials of capturing great vacation images, photographing local cultures, and shooting landscapes in their best light. Ron also discusses trip preparation, traveling with camera gear, and choosing the right lenses for different situations. Additional topics include visual storytelling, street photography, and techniques for photographing people. The presentation is illustrated with images from his travels through China, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=358608

Tuesday June 30

10:30 am – 10:45 am
Outdoor Story Time
Tuesday June 30
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Outdoor Story Time
Outdoors, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us outside in the library’s new butterfly garden for story time on the grass! We will pop up our tent and read books, sing songs, and have a snack. Weather permitting. Open to children of all ages. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355905

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  • What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
  • Join the Summer Reading fun and snap a pic with Dina the Dinosaur! She’s hanging out by the front door, guarding the candy bowls—so, trust us, she’s hard to miss. We thought about letting her ride the elevator downstairs, but decided against it, although calling the fire department to rescue a dinosaur from an elevator would’ve made for an epic story! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
  • It's Mr. Gray! A day WITHOUT Mr. Gray would be very gray indeed. We have summer reading for kids, teens, AND adults... and every ticket submitted qualifies our patrons for the weekly and grand prizes! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
  • Your MAPL staff is ready to kick off this summer of fun! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
  • Summer Reading is off to a roaring start! Our first bookworm practically sprinted in as soon as we unlocked the doors to join our legendary summer reading adventure! Dina the dino might have given him a little pause, but we're sure they'll be best buds in no time! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
  • SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY: Saturday, June 27th, 9am - 5 pm! We’re launching summer reading with a ginormous kick-off bash... meet your new dino buddy, Dina! 🦖 This year's theme is "Unearth a Story," featuring dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology galore. We’re gearing up to help you dig up the tales that'll make your summer legendary! Stop by the library on Saturday to sign up, play some games, do some crafts, and grab your first raffle tickets. It's going to be Rawr-some! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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What's up at MAPL's Summer Reading Kick-Off? Well, you can wave hello to our snoozy little dino buddy, Gus, and then dive into a whirlwind of fun! Stomp down to the basement for a round of Dinosaur Balance, tackle a puzzle or rawr-some dino toy, then hit the Children's room to snag a dinosaur tattoo, color a mask, dive into a good book, grab some candy, and snap a selfie with the fabulous Dina (and sign up for Summer Reading and choose your first raffle prize)!! And that's just for starters! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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Join the Summer Reading fun and snap a pic with Dina the Dinosaur! She’s hanging out by the front door, guarding the candy bowls—so, trust us, she’s hard to miss. We thought about letting her ride the elevator downstairs, but decided against it, although calling the fire department to rescue a dinosaur from an elevator would’ve made for an epic story! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
Join the Summer Reading fun and snap a pic with Dina the Dinosaur! She’s hanging out by the front door, guarding the candy bowls—so, trust us, she’s hard to miss. We thought about letting her ride the elevator downstairs, but decided against it, although calling the fire department to rescue a dinosaur from an elevator would’ve made for an epic story! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
Join the Summer Reading fun and snap a pic with Dina the Dinosaur! She’s hanging out by the front door, guarding the candy bowls—so, trust us, she’s hard to miss. We thought about letting her ride the elevator downstairs, but decided against it, although calling the fire department to rescue a dinosaur from an elevator would’ve made for an epic story! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
Join the Summer Reading fun and snap a pic with Dina the Dinosaur! She’s hanging out by the front door, guarding the candy bowls—so, trust us, she’s hard to miss. We thought about letting her ride the elevator downstairs, but decided against it, although calling the fire department to rescue a dinosaur from an elevator would’ve made for an epic story! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
Join the Summer Reading fun and snap a pic with Dina the Dinosaur! She’s hanging out by the front door, guarding the candy bowls—so, trust us, she’s hard to miss. We thought about letting her ride the elevator downstairs, but decided against it, although calling the fire department to rescue a dinosaur from an elevator would’ve made for an epic story! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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Join the Summer Reading fun and snap a pic with Dina the Dinosaur! She’s hanging out by the front door, guarding the candy bowls—so, trust us, she’s hard to miss. We thought about letting her ride the elevator downstairs, but decided against it, although calling the fire department to rescue a dinosaur from an elevator would’ve made for an epic story! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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It's Mr. Gray! A day WITHOUT Mr. Gray would be very gray indeed. We have summer reading for kids, teens, AND adults... and every ticket submitted qualifies our patrons for the weekly and grand prizes! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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It's Mr. Gray! A day WITHOUT Mr. Gray would be very gray indeed. We have summer reading for kids, teens, AND adults... and every ticket submitted qualifies our patrons for the weekly and grand prizes! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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Your MAPL staff is ready to kick off this summer of fun! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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Your MAPL staff is ready to kick off this summer of fun! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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Summer Reading is off to a roaring start! Our first bookworm practically sprinted in as soon as we unlocked the doors to join our legendary summer reading adventure! Dina the dino might have given him a little pause, but we're sure they'll be best buds in no time! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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Summer Reading is off to a roaring start! Our first bookworm practically sprinted in as soon as we unlocked the doors to join our legendary summer reading adventure! Dina the dino might have given him a little pause, but we're sure they'll be best buds in no time! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY: Saturday, June 27th, 9am - 5 pm! We’re launching summer reading with a ginormous kick-off bash... meet your new dino buddy, Dina! 🦖 This year's theme is "Unearth a Story," featuring dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology galore. We’re gearing up to help you dig up the tales that'll make your summer legendary! Stop by the library on Saturday to sign up, play some games, do some crafts, and grab your first raffle tickets. It's going to be Rawr-some! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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