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2026 yearly calendar showing all months from January to December in a grid format, with weeks starting on Sunday.

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Class Cancelled

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

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Summer Reading

Summer Reading started 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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The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library seeks a responsible, detail-oriented individual to join our friendly team.

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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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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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Help us build stronger connections between the library and the people it serves.

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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

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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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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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August 2026

Friday August 14

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday August 14
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 – 12:30 pm
Mahjong Club
Friday August 14
10:30 am – 12:30 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.

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Teen Lock-in: Jurassic Park Movie Night
Friday August 14
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Teen Lock-in: Jurassic Park Movie Night
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us after hours for pizza and a movie! What better way to celebrate our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story, than a viewing of the original Jurassic Park movie? We will have popcorn and end the night with a sweet treat! Hope to see you there!
Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.
Registration and signed permission slip are required.
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Saturday August 15

9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dop-in Popsicle Stick Sun Craft
Saturday August 15
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dop-in Popsicle Stick Sun Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
The sun is shining, and it’s another beautiful summer day! Come to the Children’s Room and make your own smiling sunshinemagnet. Take it home and stick it on your refrigerator or another favorite spot to brighten your day with a little sunshine every time you see it.
Open to children of all ages.
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Sunday August 16

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Craft Grab Bag
Sunday August 16
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Craft Grab Bag
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
We have so many crafts that need to find a home.Stop by the Children’s Department to pull a mystery craft from our bag ofsurprises! We can’t wait to see which one you’ll get!
Open to children of all ages. 
No registration required.
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Monday August 17

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fisher-Price Little People Play
Monday August 17
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fisher-Price Little People Play
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room this morning to playpretend with our Little People play sets. There’s a house that makes sounds and vehicles that roll. And lots of people too!Open to children of all ages. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: You, Me & Tuscany
Monday August 17
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: You, Me & Tuscany
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.
When Anna loses her house-sitting job, and thus her housing, an encounter with Matteo will inspire her to jet off for Italy. But Anna’s plan to crash at Matteo’s villa, without permission, for one night, falls apart when Matteo’s mother shows up at the house unexpectedly. In a panic, Anna allows her to believe that she is Matteo’s fiancée. That little lie becomes a big problem when Matteo’s cousin shows up, and Anna discovers that the heat between them may ignite a fire that will transform her life.
Starring: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page         
Release Date: 2026    
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 1 hr. 45 min.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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  • Mahjong Club (in person) - FRIDAYS @ 10:30AM 🀄️🎲 This is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet 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
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mahjong #mahjongs #mahjonggame #librarymahjong
  • Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, August 20th @ 7:30 pm 📚
This month, the group is reading "The Listeners" by Maggie Stiefvater.
"#1 New York Times bestselling novelist Maggie Stiefvater dazzles in this mesmerizing portrait of an irresistible heroine, an unlikely romance, and a hotel—and a world—in peril." - GOODREADS
For more information on our book discussion group, please email our moderator, Susan Pike, at pikesusan120@gmail.com
OTHER QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #bookdiscussions #bookdiscussion #bookdiscussiongroup #maggiestiefvater #maggiestiefvaterbooks
  • Summer Journaling 🖊️📔🌞🖋️📒⛱️✏️📓🌻Thursday, August 20th @ 4:30PM
Drop into our meeting room for some quiet time to journal. We will be writing about everything we love about summer. There will be fancy pens and stickers, and some summery prompts if you need some ideas. We will  have 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 #Journaling #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #journaling
  • Story Tales 📚🎶🫧🎨 Thursday, August 20th @ 10:30AM
Join us in the meeting room for storytime! Miss Erica can't wait to read books, sing songs, and do a craft together! Open to children ages 18 - 36 months.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376039
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime #storytales
Mahjong Club (in person) - FRIDAYS @ 10:30AM 🀄️🎲 This is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet 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 #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mahjong #mahjongs #mahjonggame #librarymahjong
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Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, August 20th @ 7:30 pm 📚 This month, the group is reading "The Listeners" by Maggie Stiefvater. "#1 New York Times bestselling novelist Maggie Stiefvater dazzles in this mesmerizing portrait of an irresistible heroine, an unlikely romance, and a hotel—and a world—in peril." - GOODREADS For more information on our book discussion group, please email our moderator, Susan Pike, at pikesusan120@gmail.com OTHER QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #bookdiscussions #bookdiscussion #bookdiscussiongroup #maggiestiefvater #maggiestiefvaterbooks
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Summer Journaling 🖊️📔🌞🖋️📒⛱️✏️📓🌻Thursday, August 20th @ 4:30PM Drop into our meeting room for some quiet time to journal. We will be writing about everything we love about summer. There will be fancy pens and stickers, and some summery prompts if you need some ideas. We will have 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 #Journaling #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #journaling
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Story Tales 📚🎶🫧🎨 Thursday, August 20th @ 10:30AM Join us in the meeting room for storytime! Miss Erica can't wait to read books, sing songs, and do a craft together! Open to children ages 18 - 36 months. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376039 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime #storytales
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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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