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The Board of Trustees meetings are held in the library’s meeting room. All meetings are open to the public; therefore,members of the community are welcome to attend.
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

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Try our new electronic resource: LIBRARY CHEF! The August Spice Club is Here! 
This month’s highlighted spice: GINGER! Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginning AUGUST 8th.
Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class. Nospecial apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime!Live Class: Wednesday, August 12thTime: 7:30 PM 
During this interactive session, we’ll prepare Tofu Lettuce Wraps together while discovering how Ground Ginger adds warm, aromatic flavor to everyday cooking. Follow along using the spice from your kit and learn simple techniques you can useagain and again in your own kitchen.
To join, visit login.librarychef.com, create your account using your library card, or log in if you already have one. 
This program is also available online through the Library Chef Electronic Resource available on our website: http://www.mapl.org
Stop by, grab your kit, and join the fun!
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email:mapladults@mapl.org

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Are you ready to stretch? Our yoga instructor will get you stretching and posing, and having lots of fun! Bring a mat or a towel and wear comfortable clothing.
Open to children ages 3-5 and withtheir caregivers.
Registration is required.
 For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

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EVERY THURSDAY!
For patrons who have difficultywith 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 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

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Welcome back to Kids Passport Club! See the world without ever leaving the library! Every month we will explore a different country. We’ll learn some cool facts about that month’s country and do a fun craft or activity. You’ll even get your “passport” stamped.Bring it back every month and become a world traveler! This month we are going to the amazing nation of Jamaica!  
Fun Fact: Jamaica is home to the endangered Homerus Swallowtail, the largest butterfly in the Western Hemisphere! Register today and join us on our amazing adventure!  
Open to children entering grades K-5.
Registration is reqired. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

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Meatballs (1979) is a classic comedy about the misadventures of staff and campers at a budget Canadian summer camp, Camp North Star. The story follows the charismatic, slacker head counselor, Tripper (Bill Murray in his first leading film role), as he mentors a shy young camper named Rudy and pulls pranks on the camp director
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 34 min.
Trivia:
🎥First major studio picture directedby Ivan Reitman.
🎥First starring role of actor-comedian Bill Murray.Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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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