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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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MAPL Strategic Plan

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Admissions Coaching

College admissions support, including live, expert help with applications, essays, financial aid, admissions interviews and more

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The STELLA App

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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The libby App

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May 2026

Thursday May 21

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Story Time
Thursday May 21
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

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday May 21
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

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Kid's Passport Club
Thursday May 21
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Kid's Passport Club
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
It’s time once again for Kids Passport Club! Take a trip to an exciting land 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 getyour “passport” stamped. Bring it back every month and become a worldtraveler! This month we are going to explore the wondrous country of Ghana.  Fun Fact: Ghana is a multilingual country with over 80 languages spoken! Register today so you don’t miss out on this fun program!  
Open to children in grades K-5. 
Registration is required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Book Discussion Group (in person)
Thursday May 21
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Book Discussion Group (in person)
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
For more information, please email our moderator, Susan Pike: pikesusan120@gmail.com

Friday May 22

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday May 22
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 May 22
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 May 22
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

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  • Baby Story Time - Thursday, May 21st @ 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=343594
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
  • Teen Volunteer Night - Wednesday, May 27th, 6-8 pm
Summer is right around the corner, and we need help preparing Crafts on the Go for our patrons. Come to the library tonight to help us get ready for our busiest season. Each participant will earn two volunteer hours. 
Open to patrons in grades 7 - 12. 
Email Miss Erica at edeb@mapl.org to volunteer.
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms
  • Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, May 27th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨
Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity! A librarian will call you the week of the program when your kit is ready to be picked up.  Open to patrons in grades K-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=343612

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319
Passcode: 911638
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
  • Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, May 21st @ 7:30 pm 📚
This month, the group is reading "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley.
"A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble comedy from New York Times- bestselling author Clare Pooley" - 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 #howtoagedisgracefully #clarepooley
  • LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - DILL! (ONLINE CLASS) 
Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:30PM
he May Spice Club is Here! This month's highlighted spice: DILL! Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginning MAY 16th. (LIMITED SUPPLY - ONE KIT PER HOUSEHOLD - you do not need the spice kit to participate in the online class).
Discover the best potatoes for a bright, zesty dill potato salad and pick up simple tips for creating this classic, flavorful dish. Use the spice from your kit to cook along and create a delicious dish at home.
Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class... no special apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime!
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: www.mapl.org
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #LibraryChef #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #allyouneedisalibrarycard #dillpotatosalad
  • Baby Story Time - Thursday, May 21st @ 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=343594
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
Baby Story Time - Thursday, May 21st @ 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=343594 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
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Teen Volunteer Night - Wednesday, May 27th, 6-8 pm Summer is right around the corner, and we need help preparing Crafts on the Go for our patrons. Come to the library tonight to help us get ready for our busiest season. Each participant will earn two volunteer hours. Open to patrons in grades 7 - 12. Email Miss Erica at edeb@mapl.org to volunteer. #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms
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Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, May 27th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨 Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity! A librarian will call you the week of the program when your kit is ready to be picked up. Open to patrons in grades K-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=343612 Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09 Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319 Passcode: 911638 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
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Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, May 21st @ 7:30 pm 📚 This month, the group is reading "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley. "A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble comedy from New York Times- bestselling author Clare Pooley" - 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 #howtoagedisgracefully #clarepooley
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LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - DILL! (ONLINE CLASS) 
Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:30PM
he May Spice Club is Here! This month's highlighted spice: DILL! Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginning MAY 16th. (LIMITED SUPPLY - ONE KIT PER HOUSEHOLD - you do not need the spice kit to participate in the online class).
Discover the best potatoes for a bright, zesty dill potato salad and pick up simple tips for creating this classic, flavorful dish. Use the spice from your kit to cook along and create a delicious dish at home.
Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class... no special apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime!
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: www.mapl.org
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #LibraryChef #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #allyouneedisalibrarycard #dillpotatosalad
LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - DILL! (ONLINE CLASS) Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:30PM he May Spice Club is Here! This month's highlighted spice: DILL! Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginning MAY 16th. (LIMITED SUPPLY - ONE KIT PER HOUSEHOLD - you do not need the spice kit to participate in the online class). Discover the best potatoes for a bright, zesty dill potato salad and pick up simple tips for creating this classic, flavorful dish. Use the spice from your kit to cook along and create a delicious dish at home. Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class... no special apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime! 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: www.mapl.org QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #LibraryChef #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #allyouneedisalibrarycard #dillpotatosalad
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Baby Story Time - Thursday, May 21st @ 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=343594 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
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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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