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Independence Day Closing

The library will be closed on SATURDAY July 4th. We will reopen on Sunday July 5th at noon.

Public PC Updates

On Tuesday July 7 Public PC use may be limited, and printing will not be available.

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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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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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July 2026

Friday July 3

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
Friday July 3
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
America 250 Scavenger Hunt
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room today to find pictures that represent out great country! Can you find an eagle? How about the Liberty Bell? If you find them all, you will win a prize! Happy hunting!
Open to children of all ages. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday July 3
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 – 11:30 am
Mahjong Club
Friday July 3
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.

Saturday July 4

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
LIBRARY CLOSED: Independence Day
Saturday July 4
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
LIBRARY CLOSED: Independence Day
All of MAPL, 165 Main St., Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
The library is closed Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day!

Sunday July 5

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Board Game Day
Sunday July 5
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Board Game Day
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land, Sorry, No Stress Chess, Connect 4, Bugs in the Kitchen, Life… you guessed it, it’s board game Sunday!! Come by and play a game with your family and friends.Open to children of all ages and their families. No registration required.For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Monday July 6

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dinosaur Play
Monday July 6
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dinosaur Play
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Stop into the Children’s Room to stomp and roar with our dinosaur toys! Can you name all the different types? No? Why not check out a dinosaur book before you go?!Open to children of all ages. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Movie: 1776
Monday July 6
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Movie: 1776
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Our Summer Reading Theme is Unearth a Story. It is also our nation’s 250th anniversary. We will offer a mix of current hits, patriotic films and old(er) movies to enjoy throughout the summer.
The nation’s fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the work of writing a statement announcingthe new country’s emancipation from British rule.
Starring: William Daniels, Ken Howard                 
Release Date: 1972  
Rating: G        
Duration: 2 hr. 21 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
  • America 250 Scavenger Hunt 🔍 Friday, July 3rd, 10 am - 6 pm
Stop by the Children's Room today to find pictures that represent out great country! Can you find an eagle? How about the Liberty Bell? If you find them all, you will win a prize! Happy hunting!
Open to children of all ages.  No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarygameday #libraryfridayfunday #DropInPlay #scavengerhunt #libraryscavengerhunt #america250 #america250th
  • 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
  • We kicked off our first Outdoor Story Time of the season this week (before it became swelteringly hot) and enjoyed the pop-up tent in our butterfly garden! 🌻📚🦋 Miss Bernadette and Miss Erica captivated everyone with books centered around our special Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” We think they did a fabulous job channeling their inner dinosaurs! 🦖
Join us for our next outdoor story time on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 am (weather permitting) for more rawr-some books, songs, and snacks!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖❤️ #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime
  • Story Tales 📚🎶🫧🎨Thursday, July 9th @ 10:30AM
Join us in the meeting room for storytime! Miss Erica can't wait to read books, sing songs, and do a craft together! 
Open to children ages 18 - 36 months.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=366191
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime #storytales
  • America 250 Scavenger Hunt 🔍 Friday, July 3rd, 10 am - 6 pm
Stop by the Children's Room today to find pictures that represent out great country! Can you find an eagle? How about the Liberty Bell? If you find them all, you will win a prize! Happy hunting!
Open to children of all ages.  No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarygameday #libraryfridayfunday #DropInPlay #scavengerhunt #libraryscavengerhunt #america250 #america250th
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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America 250 Scavenger Hunt 🔍 Friday, July 3rd, 10 am - 6 pm Stop by the Children's Room today to find pictures that represent out great country! Can you find an eagle? How about the Liberty Bell? If you find them all, you will win a prize! Happy hunting! Open to children of all ages. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarygameday #libraryfridayfunday #DropInPlay #scavengerhunt #libraryscavengerhunt #america250 #america250th
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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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We kicked off our first Outdoor Story Time of the season this week (before it became swelteringly hot) and enjoyed the pop-up tent in our butterfly garden! 🌻📚🦋 Miss Bernadette and Miss Erica captivated everyone with books centered around our special Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” We think they did a fabulous job channeling their inner dinosaurs! 🦖
Join us for our next outdoor story time on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 am (weather permitting) for more rawr-some books, songs, and snacks!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖❤️ #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime
We kicked off our first Outdoor Story Time of the season this week (before it became swelteringly hot) and enjoyed the pop-up tent in our butterfly garden! 🌻📚🦋 Miss Bernadette and Miss Erica captivated everyone with books centered around our special Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” We think they did a fabulous job channeling their inner dinosaurs! 🦖
Join us for our next outdoor story time on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 am (weather permitting) for more rawr-some books, songs, and snacks!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖❤️ #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime
We kicked off our first Outdoor Story Time of the season this week (before it became swelteringly hot) and enjoyed the pop-up tent in our butterfly garden! 🌻📚🦋 Miss Bernadette and Miss Erica captivated everyone with books centered around our special Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” We think they did a fabulous job channeling their inner dinosaurs! 🦖
Join us for our next outdoor story time on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 am (weather permitting) for more rawr-some books, songs, and snacks!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖❤️ #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime
We kicked off our first Outdoor Story Time of the season this week (before it became swelteringly hot) and enjoyed the pop-up tent in our butterfly garden! 🌻📚🦋 Miss Bernadette and Miss Erica captivated everyone with books centered around our special Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” We think they did a fabulous job channeling their inner dinosaurs! 🦖
Join us for our next outdoor story time on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 am (weather permitting) for more rawr-some books, songs, and snacks!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖❤️ #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime
We kicked off our first Outdoor Story Time of the season this week (before it became swelteringly hot) and enjoyed the pop-up tent in our butterfly garden! 🌻📚🦋 Miss Bernadette and Miss Erica captivated everyone with books centered around our special Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” We think they did a fabulous job channeling their inner dinosaurs! 🦖
Join us for our next outdoor story time on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 am (weather permitting) for more rawr-some books, songs, and snacks!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖❤️ #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime
We kicked off our first Outdoor Story Time of the season this week (before it became swelteringly hot) and enjoyed the pop-up tent in our butterfly garden! 🌻📚🦋 Miss Bernadette and Miss Erica captivated everyone with books centered around our special Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” We think they did a fabulous job channeling their inner dinosaurs! 🦖 Join us for our next outdoor story time on Tuesday, July 14th, at 10:30 am (weather permitting) for more rawr-some books, songs, and snacks! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖❤️ #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime
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Story Tales 📚🎶🫧🎨Thursday, July 9th @ 10:30AM Join us in the meeting room for storytime! Miss Erica can't wait to read books, sing songs, and do a craft together! Open to children ages 18 - 36 months. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=366191 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime #storytales
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America 250 Scavenger Hunt 🔍 Friday, July 3rd, 10 am - 6 pm Stop by the Children's Room today to find pictures that represent out great country! Can you find an eagle? How about the Liberty Bell? If you find them all, you will win a prize! Happy hunting! Open to children of all ages. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarygameday #libraryfridayfunday #DropInPlay #scavengerhunt #libraryscavengerhunt #america250 #america250th
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