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June 2026

Thursday June 25

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday June 25
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

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
COOKING WITH NICK: AMERICAN SUMMER CLASSICS (WITH A TWIST)
Thursday June 25
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
COOKING WITH NICK: AMERICAN SUMMER CLASSICS (WITH A TWIST)
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Nick Mietkowski owner of Sunnyside Kitchen LLC will teach you how to make twists on American Summer classics. On the menu:German Potato Salad, Korean Coleslaw, and Greek Chickpea Salad. Small samples will be provided at the event so you can try the dishes we make together.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be as MAPL patron and at least 18 years of age.
Please note: When you register for this program, you are agreeing to take responsibility for eating any samples presented at the demo with respect to allergies. Best practices are used in food preparation and potential allergens will be identified in the dishes served. I agree and understand that food samples will be provided and any participation and tasting is voluntary and at my discretion. We cannot guarantee there is no cross contamination.
Potential allergens may include: dairy, wheat

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

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  • Chair Yoga on Zoom - NOW EVERY THURSDAY @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️
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 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 Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 
Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513
Passcode: 905107
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
  • Ready to do some fun Freading? Here's the JUNE Newsletter! 📚
https://mailchi.mp/afd547a62dfb/us-freading-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

Check out the Notable New Additions with a New Book Spotlight of "Deadly Summer" by Gillian Jackson. "A suspicious death. A brutal second murder. And too many people with something to hide."

The June Author Showcase highlights Jacqueline Ward and recommends "The Agreement". "A twisting new thriller from the author of The Replacement: Is the man she married in trouble—or is he just trouble?"

If you are ready to start a series, Freading suggests beginning with book 1 of the DI Alec McKay series, "Candles and Roses" by Alex Walters. "In this gritty crime thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, a detective's hunt for a serial killer leads him to confront his own past."

The Editor's Picks top recommendation in Suspense Romance: "Hell for Leather" by Julie Ann Walker. There are also Editor's picks in Coming of Age ("All That's True" by Jackie Lee Miles is the top recommendation) and in Barbecue & Grilling ("Rotisserie Grilling Cookbook" by Jared Pullman), plus Upcoming Titles, so take a minute and click on the link above to peruse the newsletter for a whole lot more recommendations!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #freading #welovereading
  • Freegal Fans, here is your JUNE Newsletter! 🎧🎼🎸 
https://mailchi.mp/40421cc6f439/us-freegal-music-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

The featured new album is "BROWN" by Chris Brown. "This is R&B at its most polished and controlled, wrapped in glossy production, hypnotic rhythms, and layered vocal work that feels smooth but intentional. The record shifts between sensual calm and emotional edge, always keeping a sleek, modern trap-infused backbone underneath. It’s the kind of project that feels built for late-night playback—confident, precise, and effortlessly fluid."

The featured new song release is Myles Smith's "Hold Me in The Dark". "Soft acoustic intimacy drives this track, leaning into vulnerability with minimal production and a deeply human vocal delivery. Every element is held back just enough to let emotion sit in the open space, making the song feel almost like a private confession. It’s gentle, reflective, and quietly heavy in the way the best simple songs often are."

The Playlist Spotlight is "Greatest Songs Ever Made" - "A powerhouse collection of era-defining rock and pop anthems, where every track feels engineered for impact and memory. From the explosive choruses of Queen and Journey to the grit of AC/DC and the cinematic depth of David Bowie, it spans decades of pure musical dominance. These aren’t just hits—they’re cultural landmarks that still feel alive every time they play."

Ella Langley is the Featured Artist, and there are Editor's Picks in Country, Reggaeton, and Jazz, as well as Upcoming Titles! Take a listen today, download songs for free... yes, FREE, FREE, FREE. Up to three a week!!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplmusic #freegal #freegalmusic
  • Teen Crochet Club 🧶🪡 Wednesday, July 1st @ 7:00PM
What's the stitch? We have a new teen club at MAPL. 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. 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
  • Journaling: America's 250th 🎆✏️🖊️📔📒📓Wednesday, July 1st @ 4:30PM
Drop into our meeting room for some quiet time to journal. We will be celebrating America's 250th birthday with patriotic props, fancy pens, and red, white, and blue stickers. There will be extra notebooks available if you need, or you can bring your own. Can't wait to see you there!
Open to kids and teens entering grades 4 and up. 
No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #mapltweenprograms #maplteenprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #afterschoolcrafts #Journaling #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #journaling #americas250 #americas250th
Chair Yoga on Zoom - NOW EVERY THURSDAY @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️ 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 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 Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513 Passcode: 905107 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
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Ready to do some fun Freading? Here's the JUNE Newsletter! 📚
https://mailchi.mp/afd547a62dfb/us-freading-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

Check out the Notable New Additions with a New Book Spotlight of "Deadly Summer" by Gillian Jackson. "A suspicious death. A brutal second murder. And too many people with something to hide."

The June Author Showcase highlights Jacqueline Ward and recommends "The Agreement". "A twisting new thriller from the author of The Replacement: Is the man she married in trouble—or is he just trouble?"

If you are ready to start a series, Freading suggests beginning with book 1 of the DI Alec McKay series, "Candles and Roses" by Alex Walters. "In this gritty crime thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, a detective's hunt for a serial killer leads him to confront his own past."

The Editor's Picks top recommendation in Suspense Romance: "Hell for Leather" by Julie Ann Walker. There are also Editor's picks in Coming of Age ("All That's True" by Jackie Lee Miles is the top recommendation) and in Barbecue & Grilling ("Rotisserie Grilling Cookbook" by Jared Pullman), plus Upcoming Titles, so take a minute and click on the link above to peruse the newsletter for a whole lot more recommendations!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #freading #welovereading
Ready to do some fun Freading? Here's the JUNE Newsletter! 📚
https://mailchi.mp/afd547a62dfb/us-freading-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

Check out the Notable New Additions with a New Book Spotlight of "Deadly Summer" by Gillian Jackson. "A suspicious death. A brutal second murder. And too many people with something to hide."

The June Author Showcase highlights Jacqueline Ward and recommends "The Agreement". "A twisting new thriller from the author of The Replacement: Is the man she married in trouble—or is he just trouble?"

If you are ready to start a series, Freading suggests beginning with book 1 of the DI Alec McKay series, "Candles and Roses" by Alex Walters. "In this gritty crime thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, a detective's hunt for a serial killer leads him to confront his own past."

The Editor's Picks top recommendation in Suspense Romance: "Hell for Leather" by Julie Ann Walker. There are also Editor's picks in Coming of Age ("All That's True" by Jackie Lee Miles is the top recommendation) and in Barbecue & Grilling ("Rotisserie Grilling Cookbook" by Jared Pullman), plus Upcoming Titles, so take a minute and click on the link above to peruse the newsletter for a whole lot more recommendations!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #freading #welovereading
Ready to do some fun Freading? Here's the JUNE Newsletter! 📚
https://mailchi.mp/afd547a62dfb/us-freading-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

Check out the Notable New Additions with a New Book Spotlight of "Deadly Summer" by Gillian Jackson. "A suspicious death. A brutal second murder. And too many people with something to hide."

The June Author Showcase highlights Jacqueline Ward and recommends "The Agreement". "A twisting new thriller from the author of The Replacement: Is the man she married in trouble—or is he just trouble?"

If you are ready to start a series, Freading suggests beginning with book 1 of the DI Alec McKay series, "Candles and Roses" by Alex Walters. "In this gritty crime thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, a detective's hunt for a serial killer leads him to confront his own past."

The Editor's Picks top recommendation in Suspense Romance: "Hell for Leather" by Julie Ann Walker. There are also Editor's picks in Coming of Age ("All That's True" by Jackie Lee Miles is the top recommendation) and in Barbecue & Grilling ("Rotisserie Grilling Cookbook" by Jared Pullman), plus Upcoming Titles, so take a minute and click on the link above to peruse the newsletter for a whole lot more recommendations!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #freading #welovereading
Ready to do some fun Freading? Here's the JUNE Newsletter! 📚 https://mailchi.mp/afd547a62dfb/us-freading-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a Check out the Notable New Additions with a New Book Spotlight of "Deadly Summer" by Gillian Jackson. "A suspicious death. A brutal second murder. And too many people with something to hide." The June Author Showcase highlights Jacqueline Ward and recommends "The Agreement". "A twisting new thriller from the author of The Replacement: Is the man she married in trouble—or is he just trouble?" If you are ready to start a series, Freading suggests beginning with book 1 of the DI Alec McKay series, "Candles and Roses" by Alex Walters. "In this gritty crime thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, a detective's hunt for a serial killer leads him to confront his own past." The Editor's Picks top recommendation in Suspense Romance: "Hell for Leather" by Julie Ann Walker. There are also Editor's picks in Coming of Age ("All That's True" by Jackie Lee Miles is the top recommendation) and in Barbecue & Grilling ("Rotisserie Grilling Cookbook" by Jared Pullman), plus Upcoming Titles, so take a minute and click on the link above to peruse the newsletter for a whole lot more recommendations! #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #freading #welovereading
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Freegal Fans, here is your JUNE Newsletter! 🎧🎼🎸 
https://mailchi.mp/40421cc6f439/us-freegal-music-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

The featured new album is "BROWN" by Chris Brown. "This is R&B at its most polished and controlled, wrapped in glossy production, hypnotic rhythms, and layered vocal work that feels smooth but intentional. The record shifts between sensual calm and emotional edge, always keeping a sleek, modern trap-infused backbone underneath. It’s the kind of project that feels built for late-night playback—confident, precise, and effortlessly fluid."

The featured new song release is Myles Smith's "Hold Me in The Dark". "Soft acoustic intimacy drives this track, leaning into vulnerability with minimal production and a deeply human vocal delivery. Every element is held back just enough to let emotion sit in the open space, making the song feel almost like a private confession. It’s gentle, reflective, and quietly heavy in the way the best simple songs often are."

The Playlist Spotlight is "Greatest Songs Ever Made" - "A powerhouse collection of era-defining rock and pop anthems, where every track feels engineered for impact and memory. From the explosive choruses of Queen and Journey to the grit of AC/DC and the cinematic depth of David Bowie, it spans decades of pure musical dominance. These aren’t just hits—they’re cultural landmarks that still feel alive every time they play."

Ella Langley is the Featured Artist, and there are Editor's Picks in Country, Reggaeton, and Jazz, as well as Upcoming Titles! Take a listen today, download songs for free... yes, FREE, FREE, FREE. Up to three a week!!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplmusic #freegal #freegalmusic
Freegal Fans, here is your JUNE Newsletter! 🎧🎼🎸 
https://mailchi.mp/40421cc6f439/us-freegal-music-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

The featured new album is "BROWN" by Chris Brown. "This is R&B at its most polished and controlled, wrapped in glossy production, hypnotic rhythms, and layered vocal work that feels smooth but intentional. The record shifts between sensual calm and emotional edge, always keeping a sleek, modern trap-infused backbone underneath. It’s the kind of project that feels built for late-night playback—confident, precise, and effortlessly fluid."

The featured new song release is Myles Smith's "Hold Me in The Dark". "Soft acoustic intimacy drives this track, leaning into vulnerability with minimal production and a deeply human vocal delivery. Every element is held back just enough to let emotion sit in the open space, making the song feel almost like a private confession. It’s gentle, reflective, and quietly heavy in the way the best simple songs often are."

The Playlist Spotlight is "Greatest Songs Ever Made" - "A powerhouse collection of era-defining rock and pop anthems, where every track feels engineered for impact and memory. From the explosive choruses of Queen and Journey to the grit of AC/DC and the cinematic depth of David Bowie, it spans decades of pure musical dominance. These aren’t just hits—they’re cultural landmarks that still feel alive every time they play."

Ella Langley is the Featured Artist, and there are Editor's Picks in Country, Reggaeton, and Jazz, as well as Upcoming Titles! Take a listen today, download songs for free... yes, FREE, FREE, FREE. Up to three a week!!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplmusic #freegal #freegalmusic
Freegal Fans, here is your JUNE Newsletter! 🎧🎼🎸 
https://mailchi.mp/40421cc6f439/us-freegal-music-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

The featured new album is "BROWN" by Chris Brown. "This is R&B at its most polished and controlled, wrapped in glossy production, hypnotic rhythms, and layered vocal work that feels smooth but intentional. The record shifts between sensual calm and emotional edge, always keeping a sleek, modern trap-infused backbone underneath. It’s the kind of project that feels built for late-night playback—confident, precise, and effortlessly fluid."

The featured new song release is Myles Smith's "Hold Me in The Dark". "Soft acoustic intimacy drives this track, leaning into vulnerability with minimal production and a deeply human vocal delivery. Every element is held back just enough to let emotion sit in the open space, making the song feel almost like a private confession. It’s gentle, reflective, and quietly heavy in the way the best simple songs often are."

The Playlist Spotlight is "Greatest Songs Ever Made" - "A powerhouse collection of era-defining rock and pop anthems, where every track feels engineered for impact and memory. From the explosive choruses of Queen and Journey to the grit of AC/DC and the cinematic depth of David Bowie, it spans decades of pure musical dominance. These aren’t just hits—they’re cultural landmarks that still feel alive every time they play."

Ella Langley is the Featured Artist, and there are Editor's Picks in Country, Reggaeton, and Jazz, as well as Upcoming Titles! Take a listen today, download songs for free... yes, FREE, FREE, FREE. Up to three a week!!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplmusic #freegal #freegalmusic
Freegal Fans, here is your JUNE Newsletter! 🎧🎼🎸 
https://mailchi.mp/40421cc6f439/us-freegal-music-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a

The featured new album is "BROWN" by Chris Brown. "This is R&B at its most polished and controlled, wrapped in glossy production, hypnotic rhythms, and layered vocal work that feels smooth but intentional. The record shifts between sensual calm and emotional edge, always keeping a sleek, modern trap-infused backbone underneath. It’s the kind of project that feels built for late-night playback—confident, precise, and effortlessly fluid."

The featured new song release is Myles Smith's "Hold Me in The Dark". "Soft acoustic intimacy drives this track, leaning into vulnerability with minimal production and a deeply human vocal delivery. Every element is held back just enough to let emotion sit in the open space, making the song feel almost like a private confession. It’s gentle, reflective, and quietly heavy in the way the best simple songs often are."

The Playlist Spotlight is "Greatest Songs Ever Made" - "A powerhouse collection of era-defining rock and pop anthems, where every track feels engineered for impact and memory. From the explosive choruses of Queen and Journey to the grit of AC/DC and the cinematic depth of David Bowie, it spans decades of pure musical dominance. These aren’t just hits—they’re cultural landmarks that still feel alive every time they play."

Ella Langley is the Featured Artist, and there are Editor's Picks in Country, Reggaeton, and Jazz, as well as Upcoming Titles! Take a listen today, download songs for free... yes, FREE, FREE, FREE. Up to three a week!!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplmusic #freegal #freegalmusic
Freegal Fans, here is your JUNE Newsletter! 🎧🎼🎸 https://mailchi.mp/40421cc6f439/us-freegal-music-newsletter-june-2026?e=74f188f53a The featured new album is "BROWN" by Chris Brown. "This is R&B at its most polished and controlled, wrapped in glossy production, hypnotic rhythms, and layered vocal work that feels smooth but intentional. The record shifts between sensual calm and emotional edge, always keeping a sleek, modern trap-infused backbone underneath. It’s the kind of project that feels built for late-night playback—confident, precise, and effortlessly fluid." The featured new song release is Myles Smith's "Hold Me in The Dark". "Soft acoustic intimacy drives this track, leaning into vulnerability with minimal production and a deeply human vocal delivery. Every element is held back just enough to let emotion sit in the open space, making the song feel almost like a private confession. It’s gentle, reflective, and quietly heavy in the way the best simple songs often are." The Playlist Spotlight is "Greatest Songs Ever Made" - "A powerhouse collection of era-defining rock and pop anthems, where every track feels engineered for impact and memory. From the explosive choruses of Queen and Journey to the grit of AC/DC and the cinematic depth of David Bowie, it spans decades of pure musical dominance. These aren’t just hits—they’re cultural landmarks that still feel alive every time they play." Ella Langley is the Featured Artist, and there are Editor's Picks in Country, Reggaeton, and Jazz, as well as Upcoming Titles! Take a listen today, download songs for free... yes, FREE, FREE, FREE. Up to three a week!! #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplmusic #freegal #freegalmusic
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Teen Crochet Club 🧶🪡 Wednesday, July 1st @ 7:00PM
What's the stitch? We have a new teen club at MAPL. 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. 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
Teen Crochet Club 🧶🪡 Wednesday, July 1st @ 7:00PM What's the stitch? We have a new teen club at MAPL. 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. 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
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Journaling: America's 250th 🎆✏️🖊️📔📒📓Wednesday, July 1st @ 4:30PM Drop into our meeting room for some quiet time to journal. We will be celebrating America's 250th birthday with patriotic props, fancy pens, and red, white, and blue stickers. There will be extra notebooks available if you need, or you can bring your own. Can't wait to see you there! Open to kids and teens entering grades 4 and up. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #mapltweenprograms #maplteenprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #afterschoolcrafts #Journaling #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #journaling #americas250 #americas250th
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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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~24 hour online request turnaround

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.