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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

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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.
Baby is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy heryouth while it lasts, she’s disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny, enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby’s father forbids herfrom seeing Johnny, but she’s determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.
Starring: Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze    
Release Date: 1987  
Rating: PG-13   
Duration: 1 hr. 40min.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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Join us outside in the library’s new butterfly garden for story time on the grass! We will pop up our tent and read books, sing songs, and have a snack. Weather permitting. Open to children of all ages. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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Are you mahjong curious? Have you always wanted to play but don’t know where to start? We are offering four once-a-week sessions to learn with other people new to the game – limited enrollment available.
JULY 14TH, 21ST, 28TH AND AUGUST 4TH @ 1:00PM-3:00PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be as MAPL patron and at least 18 years of age.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100, mapladults@mapl.org

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MAPL Online Author Talks – Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Small Towns and Big Secrets: InConversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter. International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series,and The Good Daughter
Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapl/175229
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. 
Register now to takepart in the discussion, and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide, coming out August 11, 2026! https://libraryc.org/mapl/175229

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Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is alsoa great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh… and of course there will also be bubbles. We can’t wait to see you!Open to children ages 18 months – 5 years and their caregivers. Registration is required.Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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Have you ever wondered how scientists uncover the secrets of dinosaurs? Join us in the meeting room for this vitual event! It will be an exciting journey into the world of fossils, fieldwork, and groundbreaking discoveries as Dr. Watanabe shares some of the most fascinating dinosaur finds from the past year.
You’ll discover:
New dinosaur discoveries making headlines around the world
How paleontologists search for and study fossils
The cutting-edge technology helping scientists unlock ancient mysteries
What dinosaur fossils can tell us about evolution, behavior, and life millions of years ago
Answers to your questions during a live Q&A session
Dr. Watanabe is an Associate Professor of Anatomy at the New York Institute of Technology and a Research Associate in the Division of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History. 
Open to children and adults of all ages. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org