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June 2026

Thursday June 18

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Story Time
Thursday June 18
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

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355849
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday June 18
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1

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

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=358576
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Book Discussion Group (in person)
Thursday June 18
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

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=358586

Friday June 19

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday June 19
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

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355858
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mahjong Club
Friday June 19
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.

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=358571
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Reading Time
Friday June 19
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

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355856

Saturday June 20

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Father's Day Cards
Saturday June 20
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Father's Day Cards
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
June is here, and Father’s Day is just aroundthe corner! Visit the Children’s Room to create a special handmade cardfor the important man in your life. We’ll provide all the supplies—you just bring your creativity and imagination!
Open to children of all ages.
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355948

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  • Chair Yoga on Zoom - NOW 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
  • Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧Thursday, June 18th @ 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=355849 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
  • Toddler Playtime 🫧🧸 Wednesday, June 24th @ 10:30AM Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is also a great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh... and of course there will also be bubbles. We can't wait to see you! Open to children ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355851 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #toddlerplaytime #toddlerplaygroup
  • Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, June 18th @ 7:30 pm 📚 This month, the group is reading "The History of Love" by Nicole Krauss. "Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother's loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author. Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the lost love who, sixty years ago in Poland, inspired him to write a book. And although he doesn't know it yet, that book also survived: crossing oceans and generations, and changing lives..." - 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 #TheHistoryOfLove #NicoleKrauss
  • Teen K-Pop and Cake Pops 🎶Wednesday, June 17th @ 7:00PM Let’s celebrate our love of K-Pop with music and snacks! We will listen to music and watch videos while we make a variety of cake pops to enjoy. Hope to see you there! Open to patrons in grades 6-8. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355954 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #kpop #cakepops
  • Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, June 17th @ 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=355908 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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Chair Yoga on Zoom - NOW 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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Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧Thursday, June 18th @ 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=355849 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
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Toddler Playtime 🫧🧸 Wednesday, June 24th @ 10:30AM Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is also a great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh... and of course there will also be bubbles. We can't wait to see you! Open to children ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355851 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #toddlerplaytime #toddlerplaygroup
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Book Discussion Group (in person) -Thursday, June 18th @ 7:30 pm 📚 This month, the group is reading "The History of Love" by Nicole Krauss. "Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother's loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author. Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the lost love who, sixty years ago in Poland, inspired him to write a book. And although he doesn't know it yet, that book also survived: crossing oceans and generations, and changing lives..." - 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 #TheHistoryOfLove #NicoleKrauss
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Teen K-Pop and Cake Pops 🎶Wednesday, June 17th @ 7:00PM Let’s celebrate our love of K-Pop with music and snacks! We will listen to music and watch videos while we make a variety of cake pops to enjoy. Hope to see you there! Open to patrons in grades 6-8. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355954 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #kpop #cakepops
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