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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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Service Interruption

Our STELLA consortium is welcoming the Asbury Park Library as our newest member and some Library Services will be Offline June 15th through 17th! Read more...

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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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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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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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June 2026

Wednesday June 17

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft
Wednesday June 17
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft

Description:
Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don’t forget to bring your creativity! A librarian will call you the week of the program when your kit is ready to be picked up. Open to patrons in grades K-5.Registration is required. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319Passcode: 911638For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Wednesday June 17
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up

Description:
Join members of the MAPL staff to talk about what you’re reading, listening to, or watching – or just come to listen in!Wednesdays at 6pm, except the 2nd Wednesday of the month – during that week MMM occurs on Monday at 6 pm.
No registration required.
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83948879192?pwd=aQ9jBIHNVJJGVeXc7dpASg6BxdVV7y.1 
Meeting ID: 839 4887 9192
Passcode: 919359
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83948879192?pwd=aQ9jBIHNVJJGVeXc7dpASg6BxdVV7y.1

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen K-Pop and Cake Pops
Wednesday June 17
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen K-Pop and Cake Pops
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Let’s celebrate our love of K-Pop with music and snacks! We will listen to music and watch videos while we make a variety of cake pops to enjoy. Hope to see you there!
Open to patrons in grades6-8.
Registration is required.
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Thursday June 18

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Story Time
Thursday June 18
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Story Time
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us for Baby Story Time! In this program, we are going to expose your babies to lots of different sounds, songs, and movements. We will read books and finish the program with bubbles! This is a time for our tiniest patrons to enjoy the library.Open to patrons ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.Registration is required.For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday June 18
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom

Description:
NOW EVERY THURSDAY!
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 andStrength, 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 isto help people learn about their body and mind, improve posture, and relieve stress. No registration required.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 
Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513Passcode: 905107
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Book Discussion Group (in person)
Thursday June 18
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Book Discussion Group (in person)
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
For more information, please email our moderator, Susan Pike: pikesusan120@gmail.com

Friday June 19

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday June 19
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

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  • Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, June 17th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨
Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity and pick up your kit from MAPL!  Open to patrons in grades K-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355908
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09
Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319
Passcode: 911638
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
  • Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧Thursday,  June 18th @ 10:30AM
Join us for Baby Story Time! In this program, we are going to expose your babies to lots of different sounds, songs, and movements. We will read books and finish the program with bubbles! This is a time for our tiniest patrons to enjoy the library.
Open to patrons ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355849
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
  • Don't miss out on the action this World Cup season—skip parking the bus at home and sprint over to the library! Our new book display is a absolute worldie, packed with incredible stories and tactics that will turn any underdog into a tournament dark horse. Whether you are looking to master the strategy of the false 9 or just want to read up on the history of legendary giant killings, we have the perfect read for you. Avoid a reading sitter and score a clean sheet on your summer reading list by checking out a book today!
The Summer Reading Kick-Off is Saturday, June 27th!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #worldcupreading #soccerbooks
  • Teen K-Pop and Cake Pops 🎶Wednesday, June 17th @ 7:00PM
Let’s celebrate our love of K-Pop with music and snacks! We will listen to music and watch videos while we make a variety of cake pops to enjoy. Hope to see you there!
Open to patrons in grades 6-8.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355954
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #kpop #cakepops
  • Movie: Fatherhood 🎥🎞️Monday, June 22th @ 2:00PM
In this heartwarming, funny and emotional true story, Kevin Hart stars as a widower taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world: fatherhood.
Starring: Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard 
Release Date: 2021 
Rating: PG-13 
Duration: 1 hr 50 min
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #fatherhoodmovie
  • Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, June 17th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨
Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity and pick up your kit from MAPL!  Open to patrons in grades K-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355908
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09
Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319
Passcode: 911638
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, June 17th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨 Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity and pick up your kit from MAPL! Open to patrons in grades K-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355908 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09 Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319 Passcode: 911638 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
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Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧Thursday, June 18th @ 10:30AM Join us for Baby Story Time! In this program, we are going to expose your babies to lots of different sounds, songs, and movements. We will read books and finish the program with bubbles! This is a time for our tiniest patrons to enjoy the library. Open to patrons ages 6-18 months and their caregivers. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355849 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
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Don't miss out on the action this World Cup season—skip parking the bus at home and sprint over to the library! Our new book display is a absolute worldie, packed with incredible stories and tactics that will turn any underdog into a tournament dark horse. Whether you are looking to master the strategy of the false 9 or just want to read up on the history of legendary giant killings, we have the perfect read for you. Avoid a reading sitter and score a clean sheet on your summer reading list by checking out a book today! The Summer Reading Kick-Off is Saturday, June 27th! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #worldcupreading #soccerbooks
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Teen K-Pop and Cake Pops 🎶Wednesday, June 17th @ 7:00PM Let’s celebrate our love of K-Pop with music and snacks! We will listen to music and watch videos while we make a variety of cake pops to enjoy. Hope to see you there! Open to patrons in grades 6-8. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355954 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #kpop #cakepops
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Movie: Fatherhood 🎥🎞️Monday, June 22th @ 2:00PM In this heartwarming, funny and emotional true story, Kevin Hart stars as a widower taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world: fatherhood. Starring: Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard Release Date: 2021 Rating: PG-13 Duration: 1 hr 50 min QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #fatherhoodmovie
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Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, June 17th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨 Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity and pick up your kit from MAPL! Open to patrons in grades K-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355908 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09 Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319 Passcode: 911638 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
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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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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.