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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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Summer Reading

Summer Reading starts on June 27th and runs until August 22nd. Check the details here or view our Event Calendar for days and times of our special events.

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June 2026

Friday June 26

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday June 26
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 June 26
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 June 26
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 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

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

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

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

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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
  • 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
  • Parents and caregivers... MAPL has ABCmouse!! 
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy offers the most comprehensive online curriculum for children ages 2–8+, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art and music. ABCmouse stimulates a child’s enthusiasm for learning through over 10,000 interactive learning activities—including books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, music videos, and more— that are highly engaging and extremely educational. With your free Family Account, you’ll have access for up to three children... all you need is your library card. Try it today! https://mapl.org/k-8-resources/
Want to watch an informative vid? https://www.abcmouse.com/library/califa
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #youthelectronicresources #onlinelearning #youthonlinelearning #digitalresources #ABCmouse
  • Lego Club - Thursday, July 2nd @ 4:30PM
Do you love playing with Legos? Well, the library has tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! Join us in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. There may even be a challenge or two! We can't wait to see you there!
Open to children entering grades K-5. 
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=366190
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarylegos #librarylegoclub
  • Teen Patriotic Craft on the Go - Thursday, July 2nd, Noon until GONE!
Our country is celebrating it's 250th! Why not join the fun with a patriotic craft you can make (and maybe wear) over the holiday weekend. Stop by the Teen Place today to grab a craft kit with everything you need to be red, white, and blue. 
Open to patrons in grades 6-12.  No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprograms #TeenCraftOnTheGo
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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Parents and caregivers... MAPL has ABCmouse!! 
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy offers the most comprehensive online curriculum for children ages 2–8+, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art and music. ABCmouse stimulates a child’s enthusiasm for learning through over 10,000 interactive learning activities—including books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, music videos, and more— that are highly engaging and extremely educational. With your free Family Account, you’ll have access for up to three children... all you need is your library card. Try it today! https://mapl.org/k-8-resources/
Want to watch an informative vid? https://www.abcmouse.com/library/califa
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #youthelectronicresources #onlinelearning #youthonlinelearning #digitalresources #ABCmouse
Parents and caregivers... MAPL has ABCmouse!! ABCmouse Early Learning Academy offers the most comprehensive online curriculum for children ages 2–8+, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art and music. ABCmouse stimulates a child’s enthusiasm for learning through over 10,000 interactive learning activities—including books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, songs, music videos, and more— that are highly engaging and extremely educational. With your free Family Account, you’ll have access for up to three children... all you need is your library card. Try it today! https://mapl.org/k-8-resources/ Want to watch an informative vid? https://www.abcmouse.com/library/califa QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #youthelectronicresources #onlinelearning #youthonlinelearning #digitalresources #ABCmouse
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Lego Club - Thursday, July 2nd @ 4:30PM Do you love playing with Legos? Well, the library has tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! Join us in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. There may even be a challenge or two! We can't wait to see you there! Open to children entering grades K-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=366190 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarylegos #librarylegoclub
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Teen Patriotic Craft on the Go - Thursday, July 2nd, Noon until GONE! Our country is celebrating it's 250th! Why not join the fun with a patriotic craft you can make (and maybe wear) over the holiday weekend. Stop by the Teen Place today to grab a craft kit with everything you need to be red, white, and blue. Open to patrons in grades 6-12. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprograms #TeenCraftOnTheGo
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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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