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July 2026

Monday July 27

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mega Blok Morning
Monday July 27
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mega Blok Morning
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
We have all sorts of blocks at the library, buttoday is all about Mega Bloks! Come to the Children’s Room this morning to play and build.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: A League of Their Own
Monday July 27
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Movie: A League of Their Own
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.
As America’s stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II,a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame. Madonna and Rosie O’Donnell co-star as two of the sisters’ teammates.
Starring: Tom Hanks,Geena Davis                
Release Date: 1992   
Rating: PG      
Duration: 2 hr 6 min
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen Let's Draw Animals
Monday July 27
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen Let's Draw Animals
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us in the meeting room for a fun, virtual drawing program with award-winning cartoonist and author Rick Stromoski! During this workshop, participants will learn to draw animals in a fun cartoon style. And don’t worry; no drawing experience is required to participate in and enjoy this program.
Note: We will log into Zoom together fromour meeting room and watch on our big screen. All drawing supplies will be provided.
Open to patrons enterig grades 6-12.
Registration is required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Tuesday July 28

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LEARN MAHJONG! 🀄
Tuesday July 28
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LEARN MAHJONG! 🀄
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
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

Wednesday July 29

10:30 am – 11:15 am
YoBoo
Wednesday July 29
10:30 am – 11:15 am
YoBoo
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
We are excited to invite our patrons ages 2-5 toYoBOO™! This energetic program combines the aerobics of a bootcamp withthe breathing techniques of yoga. The result is a unique and fun experience that kids will love!
Open to children ages 2-5.
Registration required.
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Lizard Guy
Wednesday July 29
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Lizard Guy
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
The Lizard Guy is back! Join us in the meeting room to get a close-up look at lizards and reptiles of all kinds. Maybe you’ll see one of Gus’s cousins!
Open to children ages 5 and up. 
Registration is required. 
Note: Please plan to arrive five minutes early so theprogram can start on time. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732)583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Wednesday July 29
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/88530338050?pwd=wKAxJliThbxogXwLHba0LnEn4QFvO9.1
Meeting ID: 885 3033 8050
Passcode: 456751
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88530338050?pwd=wKAxJliThbxogXwLHba0LnEn4QFvO9.1

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  • Teen Let's Draw Animals ✏️Monday, July 27th @ 7:00PM
Join us in the meeting room for a fun, virtual drawing program with award-winning cartoonist and author Rick Stromoski! During this workshop, participants will learn to draw animals in a fun cartoon style. And don't worry; no drawing experience is required to participate in and enjoy this program.
Note: We will log into Zoom together from our meeting room and watch on our big screen. All drawing supplies will be provided.
Open to patrons enterig grades 6-12.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367007
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #rickstromoski #rickstromoskicartoons #teendrawing #teendrawingclass #cartoonanimals
  • Movie: A League of Their Own 🎥🎞️ Monday, July 27th @ 2:00PM
As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame. Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell co-star as two of the sisters' teammates.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis 
Release Date: 1992 
Rating: PG 
Duration: 2 hr 6 min
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!
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #aleagueoftheirown #aleagueoftheirownmovie
  • Mega Blok Morning - Monday, July 27th, 10 am - Noon
We have all sorts of blocks at the library, but today is all about Mega Bloks! Come to the Children's Room this morning to play and build.
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 #librarymondayfunday #DropInPlay
  • Hoopla Bonus Borrows Available July 25-31! Enjoy Bonus Borrows more often - they will be available the last seven days of each month. Choose from these select titles without using your monthly borrows! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

What’s hoopla? If you aren’t familiar with hoopla, you can read, watch, AND listen to more than 950,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, or television titles. You can sign up for hoopla with your library card at hoopladigital.com and download the hoopla app from the app store! If you have questions, call us at 732.583.9100, or come in and speak with our tech assistant or a librarian.
#hoopladigital #hoopla #hooplabonusborrows2025 #hooplabonusborrows
  • Teen Let's Draw Animals ✏️Monday, July 27th @ 7:00PM
Join us in the meeting room for a fun, virtual drawing program with award-winning cartoonist and author Rick Stromoski! During this workshop, participants will learn to draw animals in a fun cartoon style. And don't worry; no drawing experience is required to participate in and enjoy this program.
Note: We will log into Zoom together from our meeting room and watch on our big screen. All drawing supplies will be provided.
Open to patrons enterig grades 6-12.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367007
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #rickstromoski #rickstromoskicartoons #teendrawing #teendrawingclass #cartoonanimals
  • Movie: A League of Their Own 🎥🎞️ Monday, July 27th @ 2:00PM
As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame. Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell co-star as two of the sisters' teammates.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis 
Release Date: 1992 
Rating: PG 
Duration: 2 hr 6 min
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!
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #aleagueoftheirown #aleagueoftheirownmovie
Teen Let's Draw Animals ✏️Monday, July 27th @ 7:00PM
Join us in the meeting room for a fun, virtual drawing program with award-winning cartoonist and author Rick Stromoski! During this workshop, participants will learn to draw animals in a fun cartoon style. And don't worry; no drawing experience is required to participate in and enjoy this program.
Note: We will log into Zoom together from our meeting room and watch on our big screen. All drawing supplies will be provided.
Open to patrons enterig grades 6-12.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367007
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #rickstromoski #rickstromoskicartoons #teendrawing #teendrawingclass #cartoonanimals
Teen Let's Draw Animals ✏️Monday, July 27th @ 7:00PM Join us in the meeting room for a fun, virtual drawing program with award-winning cartoonist and author Rick Stromoski! During this workshop, participants will learn to draw animals in a fun cartoon style. And don't worry; no drawing experience is required to participate in and enjoy this program. Note: We will log into Zoom together from our meeting room and watch on our big screen. All drawing supplies will be provided. Open to patrons enterig grades 6-12. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367007 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #rickstromoski #rickstromoskicartoons #teendrawing #teendrawingclass #cartoonanimals
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Movie: A League of Their Own 🎥🎞️ Monday, July 27th @ 2:00PM As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame. Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell co-star as two of the sisters' teammates. Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis Release Date: 1992 Rating: PG Duration: 2 hr 6 min 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! QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #aleagueoftheirown #aleagueoftheirownmovie
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Mega Blok Morning - Monday, July 27th, 10 am - Noon We have all sorts of blocks at the library, but today is all about Mega Bloks! Come to the Children's Room this morning to play and build. 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 #librarymondayfunday #DropInPlay
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Hoopla Bonus Borrows Available July 25-31! Enjoy Bonus Borrows more often - they will be available the last seven days of each month. Choose from these select titles without using your monthly borrows! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

What’s hoopla? If you aren’t familiar with hoopla, you can read, watch, AND listen to more than 950,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, or television titles. You can sign up for hoopla with your library card at hoopladigital.com and download the hoopla app from the app store! If you have questions, call us at 732.583.9100, or come in and speak with our tech assistant or a librarian.
#hoopladigital #hoopla #hooplabonusborrows2025 #hooplabonusborrows
Hoopla Bonus Borrows Available July 25-31! Enjoy Bonus Borrows more often - they will be available the last seven days of each month. Choose from these select titles without using your monthly borrows! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266 What’s hoopla? If you aren’t familiar with hoopla, you can read, watch, AND listen to more than 950,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, or television titles. You can sign up for hoopla with your library card at hoopladigital.com and download the hoopla app from the app store! If you have questions, call us at 732.583.9100, or come in and speak with our tech assistant or a librarian. #hoopladigital #hoopla #hooplabonusborrows2025 #hooplabonusborrows
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Teen Let's Draw Animals ✏️Monday, July 27th @ 7:00PM
Join us in the meeting room for a fun, virtual drawing program with award-winning cartoonist and author Rick Stromoski! During this workshop, participants will learn to draw animals in a fun cartoon style. And don't worry; no drawing experience is required to participate in and enjoy this program.
Note: We will log into Zoom together from our meeting room and watch on our big screen. All drawing supplies will be provided.
Open to patrons enterig grades 6-12.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367007
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #rickstromoski #rickstromoskicartoons #teendrawing #teendrawingclass #cartoonanimals
Teen Let's Draw Animals ✏️Monday, July 27th @ 7:00PM Join us in the meeting room for a fun, virtual drawing program with award-winning cartoonist and author Rick Stromoski! During this workshop, participants will learn to draw animals in a fun cartoon style. And don't worry; no drawing experience is required to participate in and enjoy this program. Note: We will log into Zoom together from our meeting room and watch on our big screen. All drawing supplies will be provided. Open to patrons enterig grades 6-12. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367007 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #rickstromoski #rickstromoskicartoons #teendrawing #teendrawingclass #cartoonanimals
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Movie: A League of Their Own 🎥🎞️ Monday, July 27th @ 2:00PM As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame. Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell co-star as two of the sisters' teammates. Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis Release Date: 1992 Rating: PG Duration: 2 hr 6 min 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! QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #aleagueoftheirown #aleagueoftheirownmovie
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