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Memorial Day Closing

The library will be closed on SATURDAY May 23rd through MONDAY May 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday May 26th at 10am.

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

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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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Community Engagement

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

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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 libby App

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What's Happening @ MAPL

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May 2026

Wednesday May 27

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft
Wednesday May 27
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft

Description:
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. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319Passcode: 911638For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Wednesday May 27
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/89973655824?pwd=T4NCAzbTZvN9gHnay9Mu4zMvjij9qb.1
Meeting ID: 899 7365 5824
Passcode: 871841
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89973655824?pwd=T4NCAzbTZvN9gHnay9Mu4zMvjij9qb.1

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen Volunteer Night
Wednesday May 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen Volunteer Night
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
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 earntwo volunteer hours. 
Open to patrons in grades 7 – 12. 
Email Miss Erica at edeb@mapl.org to volunteer.

Thursday May 28

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday May 28
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
4-5-6 Crew
Thursday May 28
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
4-5-6 Crew
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Are you a 4th, 5th, or 6th grader and looking for something fun to do after school? Come join the 4-5-6 Crew and unwind with some fun games, chit-chat, and thoughts on the latest cool books. First, we will come up with a suggested read for fellow tweens, then makesome delicious “refreshers.” We’ll play a few games of Bingo as we sip our tasty drinks. Make sure to register today!
Open to children in grades 4-6.
Registration is required.
For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SUMMER BANNER CRAFT
Thursday May 28
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SUMMER BANNER CRAFT
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Get ready to welcome summer with a fun and easy craft night at the library! Create your own festive banner using pre-cut shapes, letters, and pennants. Choose from three cheerful summer themes when you register, then relax, assemble, and leave with a handmade decoration perfect for brightening your home for the sunny season ahead.
ThemeChoices:
Stay Cool
Shine On
Happy 4th
Registration required, you must be at least 18 years old and a MAPL patron!

Friday May 29

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday May 29
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

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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 and pick up your kit from MAPL! 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
  • From the Borough of Matawan: Chrome will shine, engines will rumble, and at least a few people will suddenly become “classic car experts” for the night.
Join the Matawan Borough Economic Development Commission, with assistance from the Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, for the 5th Annual Main Street Blues & Cruise on Wednesday, May 27 from 6–9 PM on Main Street in Matawan.
The night promises to be a night of classic cars, live blues music, shopping, and enough food options to officially give your kitchen the night off.
Join is for:
* Live music by @petervbluestrain
* Classic car show hosted by Hot Rod Mike
* Local crafters & businesses
* Plenty of great food vendors
Plus, net proceeds benefit Parents of Special People, Inc. and Shore Knights. Come cruise, shop, eat, dance, and see cars so shiny you might check your hair in the reflection.

Library on the Road will see you there!!
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #MAPLprograms  #libraryontheroad ##bluesandcruise
  • English Language Conversation 🗣️Monday, June 1st & 15th @ 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
  • Pineapple Bowling 🍍🎳 Monday, June 1st, 10 am - Noon
Do you love bowling? Do you love things that are tropical? How about pineapples and coconuts? Then this day is for you! Stop by the library and try to get a strike with our pineapple bowling set! If you knock down all the pineapples, the librarian will even give you a prize. Sweet!
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 #pineapplebowling
  • CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAREER DAY
MAY 26, 2026: 3-7pm (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) WALK-INS WELCOME!
NJ Convention & Expo Center, Edison
This event is open to all and welcomes veterans, underemployed, unemployed, students, parents and those looking for a new career. As always, there is no cost to attend. CICD will include hands-on demonstrations from New Jersey’s construction trades, as well as display booths for colleges, trade associations, federal and state agencies. Average time spent at CICD is two hours.
For more info: https://cicdnj.org/
Questions? JSCHIFF@ACCNJ.ORG
  • Hoopla Bonus Borrows Available May 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
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 and pick up your kit from MAPL! 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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From the Borough of Matawan: Chrome will shine, engines will rumble, and at least a few people will suddenly become “classic car experts” for the night. Join the Matawan Borough Economic Development Commission, with assistance from the Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, for the 5th Annual Main Street Blues & Cruise on Wednesday, May 27 from 6–9 PM on Main Street in Matawan. The night promises to be a night of classic cars, live blues music, shopping, and enough food options to officially give your kitchen the night off. Join is for: * Live music by @petervbluestrain * Classic car show hosted by Hot Rod Mike * Local crafters & businesses * Plenty of great food vendors Plus, net proceeds benefit Parents of Special People, Inc. and Shore Knights. Come cruise, shop, eat, dance, and see cars so shiny you might check your hair in the reflection. Library on the Road will see you there!! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #MAPLprograms #libraryontheroad ##bluesandcruise
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English Language Conversation 🗣️Monday, June 1st & 15th @ 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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Pineapple Bowling 🍍🎳 Monday, June 1st, 10 am - Noon Do you love bowling? Do you love things that are tropical? How about pineapples and coconuts? Then this day is for you! Stop by the library and try to get a strike with our pineapple bowling set! If you knock down all the pineapples, the librarian will even give you a prize. Sweet! 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 #pineapplebowling
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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAREER DAY
MAY 26, 2026: 3-7pm (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) WALK-INS WELCOME!
NJ Convention & Expo Center, Edison
This event is open to all and welcomes veterans, underemployed, unemployed, students, parents and those looking for a new career. As always, there is no cost to attend. CICD will include hands-on demonstrations from New Jersey’s construction trades, as well as display booths for colleges, trade associations, federal and state agencies. Average time spent at CICD is two hours.
For more info: https://cicdnj.org/
Questions? JSCHIFF@ACCNJ.ORG
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CAREER DAY MAY 26, 2026: 3-7pm (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) WALK-INS WELCOME! NJ Convention & Expo Center, Edison This event is open to all and welcomes veterans, underemployed, unemployed, students, parents and those looking for a new career. As always, there is no cost to attend. CICD will include hands-on demonstrations from New Jersey’s construction trades, as well as display booths for colleges, trade associations, federal and state agencies. Average time spent at CICD is two hours. For more info: https://cicdnj.org/ Questions? JSCHIFF@ACCNJ.ORG
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Hoopla Bonus Borrows Available May 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 May 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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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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