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Tonight's English Language Conversation class has been cancelled. Will resume on August 17th.

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August 2026

Tuesday August 11

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Story Time
Tuesday August 11
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

Wednesday August 12

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MAPL Board of Trustees meeting
Wednesday August 12
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MAPL Board of Trustees meeting
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
The Board of Trustees meetings are held in the library’s meeting room. All meetings are open to the public; therefore,members of the community are welcome to attend.
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - GINGER (SPICY TOFU LETTUCE WRAP)
Wednesday August 12
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - GINGER (SPICY TOFU LETTUCE WRAP)

Description:
Try our new electronic resource: LIBRARY CHEF! The August Spice Club is Here! 
This month’s highlighted spice: GINGER! Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginning AUGUST 8th.
Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class. Nospecial apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime!Live Class: Wednesday, August 12thTime: 7:30 PM 
During this interactive session, we’ll prepare Tofu Lettuce Wraps together while discovering how Ground Ginger adds warm, aromatic flavor to everyday cooking. Follow along using the spice from your kit and learn simple techniques you can useagain and again in your own kitchen.
To join, visit login.librarychef.com, create your account using your library card, or log in if you already have one. 
This program is also available online through the Library Chef Electronic Resource available on our website: http://www.mapl.org
Stop by, grab your kit, and join the fun!
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email:mapladults@mapl.org

Thursday August 13

10:30 am – 11:15 am
Toddler and Me Yoga
Thursday August 13
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Toddler and Me Yoga
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Are you ready to stretch? Our yoga instructor will get you stretching and posing, and having lots of fun! Bring a mat or a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Open to children ages 3-5 and withtheir 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 August 13
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom

Description:
EVERY THURSDAY!
For patrons who have difficultywith 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 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

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Kid's Passport Club
Thursday August 13
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Kid's Passport Club
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Welcome back to Kids Passport Club! See the world without ever leaving the library! Every month we will explore a different country. We’ll learn some cool facts about that month’s country and do a fun craft or activity. You’ll even get your “passport” stamped.Bring it back every month and become a world traveler! This month we are going to the amazing nation of Jamaica!  
Fun Fact: Jamaica is home to the endangered Homerus Swallowtail, the largest butterfly in the Western Hemisphere! Register today and join us on our amazing adventure!  
Open to children entering grades K-5.
Registration is reqired. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SUMMER NIGHTS MOVIE: MEATBALLS (1979) 🎥
Thursday August 13
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SUMMER NIGHTS MOVIE: MEATBALLS (1979) 🎥
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Meatballs (1979) is a classic comedy about the misadventures of staff and campers at a budget Canadian summer camp, Camp North Star. The story follows the charismatic, slacker head counselor, Tripper (Bill Murray in his first leading film role), as he mentors a shy young camper named Rudy and pulls pranks on the camp director
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 34 min.
Trivia:
🎥First major studio picture directedby Ivan Reitman.
🎥First starring role of actor-comedian Bill Murray.Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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  • The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, August 12th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. 
If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
  • Teen Crochet AND CRAFT Club 🧶🪡🎨 Monday, August 17th @ 7:00PM
What's the stitch? If you love crocheting or you always wanted to learn, this is the club for you! Bring your supplies and spend some time with other teens who love to make yarn crafts. We will have yarn and hooks for those who may need it, and we can also provide some assistance with learning.
This month we will be putting out a few additional crafts in case you aren't in a yarn-ish mood. 
Hope to see you there! Open to patrons entering 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 #teencrochet #teencrocheter #teencrochetclub #teencraft #teencrafts
  • Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧Tuesday, August 11th @ 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=376010
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
  • Movie: Remember the Titans 🎥🎞️ Monday, August 10th @ 2:00PM
In Virginia, high school football is a way of life, an institution revered. And with such recognition, comes powerful emotions. In 1971 high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the local school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white school, the very foundation of football's great tradition was put to the test.
Starring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton 
Release Date: 2000 
Rating: PG 
Duration: 1 hr. 53 min.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #RememberTheTitans
The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, August 12th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. 
If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, August 12th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
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Teen Crochet AND CRAFT Club 🧶🪡🎨 Monday, August 17th @ 7:00PM What's the stitch? If you love crocheting or you always wanted to learn, this is the club for you! Bring your supplies and spend some time with other teens who love to make yarn crafts. We will have yarn and hooks for those who may need it, and we can also provide some assistance with learning. This month we will be putting out a few additional crafts in case you aren't in a yarn-ish mood. Hope to see you there! Open to patrons entering 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 #teencrochet #teencrocheter #teencrochetclub #teencraft #teencrafts
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Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧Tuesday, August 11th @ 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=376010 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
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Movie: Remember the Titans 🎥🎞️ Monday, August 10th @ 2:00PM In Virginia, high school football is a way of life, an institution revered. And with such recognition, comes powerful emotions. In 1971 high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the local school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white school, the very foundation of football's great tradition was put to the test. Starring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton Release Date: 2000 Rating: PG Duration: 1 hr. 53 min. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #RememberTheTitans
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