The library will be closed on TUESDAY February 24 th due to the blizzard. Watch this space for further information.
Instead of using My Bookshelf, all account information is now accessible through the new Account Portal interface.
Stop by the library to register, or you can apply online and be active in about 24 hours.
Tax-Aide volunteers are available on Tuesdays and Fridays from February 10th through April 10th by appointment only.
Live Cooking Classes — Enjoy three live cooking classes each month for adults, and two live classes each month for families
Help us build stronger connections between the library and the people it serves.
MAPL now provides social work services! For more information.
College admissions support, including live, expert help with applications, essays, financial aid, admissions interviews and more
The STELLA AppPlace 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.
The libby AppBorrow 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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Hoopla Bonus Borrows available FEB 22-28.
Enjoy Bonus Borrows more often! Hoopla's Bonus Borrows 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...
The library is closed today, Sunday, February 22nd. Stay safe! ⛄️
Several members of our MAPL staff participated in the NJLA conference last week, held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. They not only relished the opportunity to connect with fellow NJ librarians, but they also returned with a wealth of innovative ideas and strategies...
Have any of you ever selected a home based on its bookshelves? We certainly wouldn't blame you if you did! Today marks National Clean Out Your Bookcase Day, an event that we at MAPL find necessary to observe regularly. This ensures that our patrons can enter without being obstructed by...
MAPL YOUTH, DON'T MISS OUT!! Our Winter Reading Challenge ends Saturday, February 28th. Grab an (adorable) sheet, check out books from the library, and get reading! Color a book for every 10 minutes you read (it's color coded but no one is going to check your work, we trust you)....
Don't leave money on the table! MAPL's new electronic resource, Brainfuse CollegeNow offers expert advice to help you navigate FAFSA and financial aid options. Get the funds you need for your future.
Features include:
🎓Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and...
FREEGAL Music Alert!!
🔥 New Albums
Elliot Greer - Fragments
CXMMXNS - The Commons Chappel
🔥 Hot New Singles
Ella Langley – Be Her
ROSALÍA - Sauvignon Blanc
Meghan Trainor - Get In Girl
Luke Combs - Be By You
Victoria Monét – Let Me
Mimi Webb – Get In...
Ready to do some fun Freading? Here's the February Newsletter! 📚
https://mailchi.mp/04f76546ac80/us-freading-newsletter-february-2026?e=74f188f53a
Check out the Notable New Additions with a New Book Spotlight of "Chasing Dreams" by Carolyn Brown. "New York Times bestseller Carolyn Brown pens three contemporary love stories of fun, adventure, matchmaking, and romance."
The February Author Showcase...
Feeding time!! Gus is showing off his voracious appetite in our Children's Room.
#LibraryLizardsRock #GusTheLeopardGecko
This month at Tween Time, our participants chose their pick for Tween Spotlight Book of the Month: "Brady Mason's Perfect Fit" by Nicole Melleby.
"A beautifully written story in Nicole Melleby's pitch-perfect middle grade voice. Annie meets The Devil Wears Prada told with warmth, humor, and hope. From the Jersey...
Was one of your Resolutions this year to learn a new language? Are you dreaming of that special vacation where English isn't commonly spoken? LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE NOW!! Transparent Language Online is a complete language-learning system with courses and lessons designed to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills....
Our youthful patrons galloped into the Lunar New Year with our annual celebration led by Miss Mary! Participants enjoyed fun stories about Asian culture, tasty home-cooked Chinese food, and a hands-on activity to help welcome good fortune in the year ahead. It’s the Year of the Horse! 🐎
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Newly added items from all STELLA consortium members, available for pickup at MAPL.
Additional new items listings are available on our New Material page
I love being here, the wonderful team is always ready to help, I am very grateful to you, especially to the computer room assistant Rick, with his light hand 🙂 I can do something important for myself and those around me! Thank you!!!
So many great activities, and easy to find information online. They also have an app you can get for free ebooks.
Josephine was very helpful and advised me of all the incredible programs the offer, many of which are free. They have a vast array of literature, DVDs as well as online courses and other zoom classes.
Small town libraries are the best libraries but even the big ones don't have their own Gus. Come see Gus in the children's room.
My 5 and 3 year old love the craft on the go program. They used to enjoy the train table and crayon tables a lot, before COVID. I have been to Middletown library which may have more stuff but the Aberdeen library has most inviting environment, and more interactive librarians.
I love this library. It's small but has a great staff, interesting programs and is part of a larger consortium of libraries to make many more books, audio books, videos, etc. easily available.
I moved to the area last year and finely got around to visiting the library . They were SO very nice in helping me obtain a library card and answering any questions. They made me feel so welcome . It’s so refreshing to have such a great experience. I’m looking forward to visit more often 🙂
I love a good library. Okay, I am lying. I love a great library. The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library (MAPL) is one of my favorite libraries. It houses many reference books and magazines that are physical and via electronic resources. There are plenty of places to work and study. It should be noted they do not have a quiet room, however. They have many of the most current and popular magazines.They offer interlibrary loans (ILL) on DVDs, books, and audio books. For those who don't know what ILL means, MAPL can obtain it from another library outside of their system to fill our requests. This library also carries the very latest titles, Oprah's and Reese Witherspoon's choices for book clubs, latest nonfiction, manga, and children's books. If they do not carry it, I simply fill out a card and they will consider purchasing it. They have not just DVDs but Blu-rays and Playaway(™) audios . The latter is vital for me because of my long commutes. This library also has a warm and caring staff. How many times have I frequented this library and everyone I have seen returning or checking out materials, the staff always have light and fun conversations with the patrons. They get to know you and welcome you with smiles and laughter. Several circulation staff are also exceptionally knowledgeable in their books. They are quick with some suggested titles. If you have any questions, the reference librarians are always try their best to answer your queries. Sometimes you just have to wait a tad bit because they can be tied up doing something. If that is the case, just let the circulation staff or the tech guy know and they will find a librarian for you. They offer a barrage of programs for both children and adults. If you want to learn how to knit, chair tai chi, join a book club, play mahjong, storytime, learn about coding, make slime, they've got you covered. With all that is wonderful, why only four stars then? While it is wonderful the staff loves to make you feel welcomed, sometimes there is a line that forms and sometimes you are in a hurry. While I personally don't have a problem with waiting, I have seen some disgruntled patrons. Once they are up and being serviced, the smiles are quickly found again.
I have lived in Aberdeen for a while now, and I have been to the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library many times. Yes, it may be small, but the staff is very kind and caring. I have been to a few of the events offered as well, and they are quite the experience to go to.
I've gone here since I was little. Great for books for little kids. Some of the events are very cool and interesting. My favorite person who works there is Ruby. I've seen her at shoprite multiple times as well. However, the library is pretty small and my dad says that the people who work there always try to force him to do all kinds of events and raffles and such.
Friendly staff. Welcoming and informative as to new and not so new programs. Each time I have visited, I received a high level of service. Another review mentioned "rudeness", but we all know that you tend to get what you give, so maybe there was some of that "give". It isn't a large branch; fitting of this small town I'd say, but with the larger system of county libraries at your call from within, this branch is larger than its looks. Hey .... did you know that they have NYC museum passes?! Sure do! That'll knock the price down for a day trip.
I moved to Matawan recently and have been to the library a few times. Each time, I was met with kindness and helpfulness. The people there are great and each experience was a joy! I just got my library card today and look forward to taking part in the many interesting events and enjoying many happy and peaceful times at my local library!
This is a gem in Matawan Aberdeen. Great people, helpful and using the inter-library loan system you are able to get whatever books you need. Also they hold some nice meetings in the library.
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.
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.
