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The library will be closed on SATURDAY July 4th. We will reopen on Sunday July 5th at noon.

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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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July 2026

Friday July 31

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday July 31
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 – 11:30 am
Mahjong Club
Friday July 31
10:30 am – 11:30 am
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.

August 2026

Saturday August 1

9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Drop-in Lemonade Craft
Saturday August 1
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Drop-in Lemonade Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Clink, clink! Hear those ice cubes dancing in atall glass of lemonade?
School’s out, summer’s here, and it’s lemonadetime! Come to the Children’s Room and create your very own crafty glass of lemonade. Take it home and hang it up to remind you of cool, refreshingsummer days. It’s the next best thing to a real glass of icy lemonade!
Open to children of all ages.
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Monday August 3

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bean Bag Toss Fun
Monday August 3
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bean Bag Toss Fun
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room this morning to testyour throwing skills. We will have a bunch of bean bags waiting for you. Can you throw them into the nets, boards, and buckets that are set up? We think you can!Open to children of all ages. No registration required.Forquestions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: Holes
Monday August 3
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: Holes
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.
Young Stanley Yelnats, dogged by bad luck stemming from an ancient familycurse, is sent to Camp Green Lake, a very weird place that’s not green and doesn’t have a lake. Once there, he’s thrown headlong into the adventure of his life when he and his colorful campmates must dig a hole a day to keep the warden at bay. But why? Through it all, Stanley and company must forge fast friendships as they try to unearth the mystery of what’s really going on in the middle of nowhere. 
Starring:  Sigourney Weaver, Shia LeBeouf        
Release Date: 2003    
Rating:  PG   
Duration:  1 hr.  57 min.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
English Language Conversation
Monday August 3
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

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  • Craft on the Go - Fridays from 10 am - 6 pm 🎨🏃🏃‍♀️
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.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #CraftOnTheGo #craftonthego #kidscraftonthego
  • 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
  • THE LOST ART OF WRITING A LETTER ✒️ Thursday, August 6th @ 7:00PM
Snail Mail? Happy Mail? When was the last time you received a letter from a friend?
Join us as we rediscover the joy of writing a personal letter. Learn a few simple tips, embellish paper to make your own stationery, and write a letter to a friend or loved one. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=383993
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #personalletter #personalletterwriting #artofwritingaletter #artofwritingletters #writingletters #writinglettersisfun
  • Lego Club - Thursday, August 6th @ 4:30PM
Do you love playing with Legos? Well, the library has tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! Join us in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. There may even be a challenge or two! We can't wait to see you there! Open to children entering grades K-5. 
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376032
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarylegos #librarylegoclub
  • Have you been exercising this summer? Ready to run while reading??? The easiest way to do that is with a playaway!!! What's a playaway, you ask???? It's a super handy-dandy, light and portable, preloaded audiobook. Just plug in your personal headphones to the universal port and press ▶️. One AAA battery (which we provide at the Circulation Desk) lasts over 30+ hours, no internet or Wi-Fi needed. Reduce your screen time and multitask while reading!!! You can even use it in your car with an auxiliary cord! No headphones? We sell them at the Circ Desk for a buck!
We have playaways in both Adults and Youth services; ask your MAPL staff for assistance in locating them! Plug in headphones every time you
lace up and add more books to your life every year.
PS. If you are exercising, don't forget to hydrate!!
#libraryplayaways #playaways #playawaysarethebestinventionever #RunAndRead
  • Chair Yoga on Zoom - Every Thursday @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️
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 and Strength, 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 is to help people learn about their body and mind, improve posture, and relieve stress.
No registration required.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 
Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513
Passcode: 905107
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
Craft on the Go - Fridays from 10 am - 6 pm 🎨🏃🏃‍♀️ 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. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #CraftOnTheGo #craftonthego #kidscraftonthego
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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
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THE LOST ART OF WRITING A LETTER ✒️ Thursday, August 6th @ 7:00PM Snail Mail? Happy Mail? When was the last time you received a letter from a friend? Join us as we rediscover the joy of writing a personal letter. Learn a few simple tips, embellish paper to make your own stationery, and write a letter to a friend or loved one. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=383993 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #personalletter #personalletterwriting #artofwritingaletter #artofwritingletters #writingletters #writinglettersisfun
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Lego Club - Thursday, August 6th @ 4:30PM Do you love playing with Legos? Well, the library has tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! Join us in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. There may even be a challenge or two! We can't wait to see you there! Open to children entering grades K-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376032 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarylegos #librarylegoclub
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Have you been exercising this summer? Ready to run while reading??? The easiest way to do that is with a playaway!!! What's a playaway, you ask???? It's a super handy-dandy, light and portable, preloaded audiobook. Just plug in your personal headphones to the universal port and press ▶️. One AAA battery (which we provide at the Circulation Desk) lasts over 30+ hours, no internet or Wi-Fi needed. Reduce your screen time and multitask while reading!!! You can even use it in your car with an auxiliary cord! No headphones? We sell them at the Circ Desk for a buck!
We have playaways in both Adults and Youth services; ask your MAPL staff for assistance in locating them! Plug in headphones every time you
lace up and add more books to your life every year.
PS. If you are exercising, don't forget to hydrate!!
#libraryplayaways #playaways #playawaysarethebestinventionever #RunAndRead
Have you been exercising this summer? Ready to run while reading??? The easiest way to do that is with a playaway!!! What's a playaway, you ask???? It's a super handy-dandy, light and portable, preloaded audiobook. Just plug in your personal headphones to the universal port and press ▶️. One AAA battery (which we provide at the Circulation Desk) lasts over 30+ hours, no internet or Wi-Fi needed. Reduce your screen time and multitask while reading!!! You can even use it in your car with an auxiliary cord! No headphones? We sell them at the Circ Desk for a buck! We have playaways in both Adults and Youth services; ask your MAPL staff for assistance in locating them! Plug in headphones every time you lace up and add more books to your life every year. PS. If you are exercising, don't forget to hydrate!! #libraryplayaways #playaways #playawaysarethebestinventionever #RunAndRead
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Chair Yoga on Zoom - Every Thursday @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️ 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 and Strength, 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 is to help people learn about their body and mind, improve posture, and relieve stress. No registration required. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513 Passcode: 905107 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
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