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July 2026

Friday July 10

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday July 10
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

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=366184
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Mahjong Club
Friday July 10
10:30 am – 11:30 am
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.

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367242
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Teen Lock-in: Prehistoric Snacks and Crafts
Friday July 10
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Teen Lock-in: Prehistoric Snacks and Crafts
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us after hours to enjoy some dinosaur-themed snacks. We will start the evening with pizza and trivia. After that, wewill make dinosaur crafts and some sweet and savory treats that you can enjoy or bring home to share. 
Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.
Registration and a signed permission slip required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367043

Saturday July 11

9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Drop-in Lady Bug Craft
Saturday July 11
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Drop-in Lady Bug Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Did you know that ladybugs are considered symbols of good luck? In Britain, they’re called ladybirds, and many people believe it’s a sign of good luck when a ladybug lands on you! Come to the Children’s Room to create your very own ladybug to take home and enjoy. 
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=367037
9:00 pm – 1:00 pm
SUMMER HOURS BEGIN!
Saturday July 11
9:00 pm – 1:00 pm
SUMMER HOURS BEGIN!
All of MAPL, 165 Main St., Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
We will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays until Labor Day.
Our regular hours will apply on all other days of theweek.

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367254

Sunday July 12

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt
Sunday July 12
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us in the library for a nature walk scavenger hunt. Pick up your clue sheet and embark on an exciting indoor walk to spot hidden nature-themed items. Successfully complete the list, return to the desk, and claim a fun prize!
Open to children of all ages. 
Registration is required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367021

Monday July 13

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cup Stacking Fun
Monday July 13
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cup Stacking Fun
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Are you a good builder? Do you like making towers and buildings and walls? Stop by the Children’s Room today to see what you can make with all the colorful cups we have. We can’t wait to see what you make!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=366736

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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
  • 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
  • This year's Summer Reading theme is "Unearth a Story," featuring dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology galore.... so get ready for some DINO-MITE MEMES throughout the next 8 weeks! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #dinosaurmeme #dinosaurmemes
  • Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, July 16th @ 7:30 pm 📚 This month, the group is reading "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See. "This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and the larger forces that shape them—The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives." - 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 #theislandofseawomen #lisasee
  • Teen Lock-in: Prehistoric Snacks and Crafts🦖Friday, July 10th @ 6:30PM 🦕 Join us after hours to enjoy some dinosaur-themed snacks. We will start the evening with pizza and trivia. After that, we will make dinosaur crafts and some sweet and savory treats that you can enjoy or bring home to share. Open to patrons entering grades 6-12. Registration and a signed permission slip required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367043 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprograms #prehistoricsnack #prehistoriccraft #snacksandcrafts
  • Chair Yoga on Zoom - NOW EVERY THURSDAY @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️ For patrons who have difficulty with traditional on-the-floor yoga, try this relaxing alternative with Allison Sorokin!! Allison, E-RYT 500, is the founder of Align Yoga and Strength, a local studio here in Matawan. She specializes in guiding students through smart functional movements connected with breath. She believes that everyone can do yoga no matter the age and ability. Her mission is to help people learn about their body and mind, improve posture, and relieve stress. No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513 Passcode: 905107 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
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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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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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This year's Summer Reading theme is "Unearth a Story," featuring dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology galore.... so get ready for some DINO-MITE MEMES throughout the next 8 weeks! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #dinosaurmeme #dinosaurmemes
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This year's Summer Reading theme is "Unearth a Story," featuring dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology galore.... so get ready for some DINO-MITE MEMES throughout the next 8 weeks! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #dinosaurmeme #dinosaurmemes
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Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, July 16th @ 7:30 pm 📚 This month, the group is reading "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See. "This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a unique and unforgettable culture, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and the larger forces that shape them—The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives." - 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 #theislandofseawomen #lisasee
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Teen Lock-in: Prehistoric Snacks and Crafts🦖Friday, July 10th @ 6:30PM 🦕 Join us after hours to enjoy some dinosaur-themed snacks. We will start the evening with pizza and trivia. After that, we will make dinosaur crafts and some sweet and savory treats that you can enjoy or bring home to share. Open to patrons entering grades 6-12. Registration and a signed permission slip required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367043 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprograms #prehistoricsnack #prehistoriccraft #snacksandcrafts
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Chair Yoga on Zoom - NOW EVERY THURSDAY @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️ For patrons who have difficulty with traditional on-the-floor yoga, try this relaxing alternative with Allison Sorokin!! Allison, E-RYT 500, is the founder of Align Yoga and Strength, a local studio here in Matawan. She specializes in guiding students through smart functional movements connected with breath. She believes that everyone can do yoga no matter the age and ability. Her mission is to help people learn about their body and mind, improve posture, and relieve stress. No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513 Passcode: 905107 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
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