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Easter Closing

The library will be closed on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY April 3-5 for the holiday. We will reopen on Monday April 6th at 10am.

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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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May 2026

Monday May 4

10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Drop-in Star Wars Day Craft
Monday May 4
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Drop-in Star Wars Day Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
May the 4th be with you! Stop by the Children’s Department today to make one of our favorite Star Wars friends! All the materials you need for this craft will be provided (light sabers not included).
Open to children of all ages. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Duplo Day
Monday May 4
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Duplo Day
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room today to play with some Duplos! We have blocks and boards and cars and animals and who knows what else! We’re excited to see what you’ll build!Open to children of all ages. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Movie: A Better Life
Monday May 4
2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Movie: A Better Life
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Carlos Galindo, a Mexican undocumented immigrant and veteran Los Angeles day laborer, has trouble connecting with his son, Luis, whose gang-affiliated girlfriend is tempting him to ignore his father’s example of clean living. Carlos buys a truck to begin working as a self-employed man and earn more money, but when it is stolen, his hopes for a more affluent life are dashed. Unable to turn to the police for help, father and son embark on a quest to find the vehicle.
Starring: Demián Bichir, José Julián                    
Release Date: 2011  
Rating: PG-13  
Duration: 1 hr. 38 min.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
English Language Conversation
Monday May 4
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
English Language Conversation
MAPL Balcony, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Every month we will be offering English LanguageConversation on the 1st and 3rd Mondays!This is a chance to practice yourEnglish. Anyone is welcome. We will work together to practice fluency.No registration required.Cada mes ofreceremos conversación en inglés. Es una oportunidad para practicar tu inglés. Todos son bienvenidos. Trabajaremos juntos para mejorar tu fluidez. No es necesario registrarse.Contact: Jennifer Elliott 732-583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Wednesday May 6

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Wednesday May 6
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/83509450625?pwd=VO4TcTsam5s5RhaPgBfL7ndkywavgx.1
Meeting ID: 835 0945 0625
Passcode: 421294
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83509450625?pwd=VO4TcTsam5s5RhaPgBfL7ndkywavgx.1

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen Crochet Club
Wednesday May 6
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen Crochet Club
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
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 needit, and we can also provide some assistance with learning. Hope to see you there! 
Open to patrons in grades 6-12. 
No registration required.
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Thursday May 7

10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Thursday May 7
10:00 am – 9:00 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


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  • Drop-in Star Wars Day Craft - Monday, May the 4th, from 10 am to 9 pm! 
May the 4th be with you! Stop by the Children’s Department today to make one of our favorite Star Wars friends! All the materials you need for this craft will be provided (light sabers not included).
Open to children of all ages.  No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #starwarscraft #starwarscrafts #MayThe4th #maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourth
  • Duplo Day - Monday, May 4th, 10 am - Noon
Stop by the Children's Room today to play with some Duplos! We have blocks and boards and cars and animals and who knows what else! We're excited to see what you'll 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 #duplo #Duplos
  • Today’s lecture with Jeff Lejfer drew a full house as he shared his compelling narrative, “Would You Open the Door? A Holocaust Program.”
It’s challenging to fathom the presence of kindness during the Holocaust, yet Jeff Lejfer’s account highlights the crucial role that compassion and benevolence played in his parents’ survival. Through their stories, he illustrates how ordinary individuals risked everything to assist others, prompting audiences to ponder a profound question: What would you do if someone knocked on your door and asked, “Will you save and hide me?”
As listeners exited the room, many were visibly touched by the impact of this lecture and expressed their desire for more programming like this at MAPL (we hear you)! Thank you for joining us at your Library.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #holocaustsurvivors #HolocaustHistory
  • English Language Conversation 🗣️Monday, May 4th and 18th @ 7:00PM 
Every month we will be offering English Language Conversation on the 1st and 3rd Mondays! This is a chance to practice your English. Anyone is welcome. We will work together to practice fluency. No registration required.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #englishlanguagelearners #englishlanguageconversation
  • Movie: A Better Life 🎥🎞️Monday, May 4th @ 2:00PM
Carlos Galindo, a Mexican undocumented immigrant and veteran Los Angeles day laborer, has trouble connecting with his son, Luis, whose gang-affiliated girlfriend is tempting him to ignore his father's example of clean living. Carlos buys a truck to begin working as a self-employed man and earn more money, but when it is stolen, his hopes for a more affluent life are dashed. Unable to turn to the police for help, father and son embark on a quest to find the vehicle.
Starring: Demián Bichir, José Julián 
Release Date: 2011 
Rating: PG-13 
Duration: 1 hr. 38 min.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday
  • Drop-in Star Wars Day Craft - Monday, May the 4th, from 10 am to 9 pm! 
May the 4th be with you! Stop by the Children’s Department to make one of our favorite Star Wars friends! All the materials you need for this craft will be provided (light sabers not included).
Open to children of all ages.  No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #starwarscraft #starwarscrafts #MayThe4th #maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourth
Drop-in Star Wars Day Craft - Monday, May the 4th, from 10 am to 9 pm! May the 4th be with you! Stop by the Children’s Department today to make one of our favorite Star Wars friends! All the materials you need for this craft will be provided (light sabers not included). Open to children of all ages. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #starwarscraft #starwarscrafts #MayThe4th #maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourth
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Duplo Day - Monday, May 4th, 10 am - Noon Stop by the Children's Room today to play with some Duplos! We have blocks and boards and cars and animals and who knows what else! We're excited to see what you'll 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 #duplo #Duplos
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Today’s lecture with Jeff Lejfer drew a full house as he shared his compelling narrative, “Would You Open the Door? A Holocaust Program.”
It’s challenging to fathom the presence of kindness during the Holocaust, yet Jeff Lejfer’s account highlights the crucial role that compassion and benevolence played in his parents’ survival. Through their stories, he illustrates how ordinary individuals risked everything to assist others, prompting audiences to ponder a profound question: What would you do if someone knocked on your door and asked, “Will you save and hide me?”
As listeners exited the room, many were visibly touched by the impact of this lecture and expressed their desire for more programming like this at MAPL (we hear you)! Thank you for joining us at your Library.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #holocaustsurvivors #HolocaustHistory
Today’s lecture with Jeff Lejfer drew a full house as he shared his compelling narrative, “Would You Open the Door? A Holocaust Program.”
It’s challenging to fathom the presence of kindness during the Holocaust, yet Jeff Lejfer’s account highlights the crucial role that compassion and benevolence played in his parents’ survival. Through their stories, he illustrates how ordinary individuals risked everything to assist others, prompting audiences to ponder a profound question: What would you do if someone knocked on your door and asked, “Will you save and hide me?”
As listeners exited the room, many were visibly touched by the impact of this lecture and expressed their desire for more programming like this at MAPL (we hear you)! Thank you for joining us at your Library.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #holocaustsurvivors #HolocaustHistory
Today’s lecture with Jeff Lejfer drew a full house as he shared his compelling narrative, “Would You Open the Door? A Holocaust Program.”
It’s challenging to fathom the presence of kindness during the Holocaust, yet Jeff Lejfer’s account highlights the crucial role that compassion and benevolence played in his parents’ survival. Through their stories, he illustrates how ordinary individuals risked everything to assist others, prompting audiences to ponder a profound question: What would you do if someone knocked on your door and asked, “Will you save and hide me?”
As listeners exited the room, many were visibly touched by the impact of this lecture and expressed their desire for more programming like this at MAPL (we hear you)! Thank you for joining us at your Library.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #holocaustsurvivors #HolocaustHistory
Today’s lecture with Jeff Lejfer drew a full house as he shared his compelling narrative, “Would You Open the Door? A Holocaust Program.”
It’s challenging to fathom the presence of kindness during the Holocaust, yet Jeff Lejfer’s account highlights the crucial role that compassion and benevolence played in his parents’ survival. Through their stories, he illustrates how ordinary individuals risked everything to assist others, prompting audiences to ponder a profound question: What would you do if someone knocked on your door and asked, “Will you save and hide me?”
As listeners exited the room, many were visibly touched by the impact of this lecture and expressed their desire for more programming like this at MAPL (we hear you)! Thank you for joining us at your Library.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #holocaustsurvivors #HolocaustHistory
Today’s lecture with Jeff Lejfer drew a full house as he shared his compelling narrative, “Would You Open the Door? A Holocaust Program.” It’s challenging to fathom the presence of kindness during the Holocaust, yet Jeff Lejfer’s account highlights the crucial role that compassion and benevolence played in his parents’ survival. Through their stories, he illustrates how ordinary individuals risked everything to assist others, prompting audiences to ponder a profound question: What would you do if someone knocked on your door and asked, “Will you save and hide me?” As listeners exited the room, many were visibly touched by the impact of this lecture and expressed their desire for more programming like this at MAPL (we hear you)! Thank you for joining us at your Library. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #holocaustsurvivors #HolocaustHistory
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English Language Conversation 🗣️Monday, May 4th and 18th @ 7:00PM Every month we will be offering English Language Conversation on the 1st and 3rd Mondays! This is a chance to practice your English. Anyone is welcome. We will work together to practice fluency. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #englishlanguagelearners #englishlanguageconversation
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Movie: A Better Life 🎥🎞️Monday, May 4th @ 2:00PM Carlos Galindo, a Mexican undocumented immigrant and veteran Los Angeles day laborer, has trouble connecting with his son, Luis, whose gang-affiliated girlfriend is tempting him to ignore his father's example of clean living. Carlos buys a truck to begin working as a self-employed man and earn more money, but when it is stolen, his hopes for a more affluent life are dashed. Unable to turn to the police for help, father and son embark on a quest to find the vehicle. Starring: Demián Bichir, José Julián Release Date: 2011 Rating: PG-13 Duration: 1 hr. 38 min. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday
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Drop-in Star Wars Day Craft - Monday, May the 4th, from 10 am to 9 pm! May the 4th be with you! Stop by the Children’s Department to make one of our favorite Star Wars friends! All the materials you need for this craft will be provided (light sabers not included). Open to children of all ages. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #starwarscraft #starwarscrafts #MayThe4th #maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourth
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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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