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Class Cancelled

Tonight's English Language Conversation class has been cancelled. Will resume on August 17th.

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August 2026

Tuesday August 4

10:30 am – 11:15 am
Housel Fun and Fitness
Tuesday August 4
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Housel Fun and Fitness
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Children are invited to get fit and celebrate our summer theme Unearth a Story! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to read,move, and roar like a dinosaur!Open to children ages 3-5.Registration isrequired. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LEARN MAHJONG! 🀄
Tuesday August 4
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LEARN MAHJONG! 🀄
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Are you mahjong curious? Have you always wanted to play but don’t know where to start? We are offering four once-a-week sessions to learn with other people new to the game – limited enrollment available.
JULY 14TH, 21ST, 28TH AND AUGUST 4TH @ 1:00PM-3:00PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be as MAPL patron and at least 18 years of age.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100, mapladults@mapl.org

Wednesday August 5

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Explorers
Wednesday August 5
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Explorers
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
We invite you to join us for a playful program for our littlest patrons! Our meeting room will be set up as a safe place for babies to explore lots of age-appropriate toys while caregivers can meet and chat. Each month we will put out different toys that make noise, light up, or are just plain fun. We can’t wait to see you!Open to children ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.Registration is required.Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Wednesday August 5
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/88280752475?pwd=eSkoa9DtIE1zMxtZLnuLhV9ne0ypUt.1
Meeting ID: 882 8075 2475
Passcode: 363124
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88280752475?pwd=eSkoa9DtIE1zMxtZLnuLhV9ne0ypUt.1

Thursday August 6

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday August 6
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom

Description:
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

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Lego Club
Thursday August 6
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Lego Club
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
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.For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Friday August 7

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday August 7
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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  • Movie: Remember the Titans 🎥🎞️ Monday, August 10th @ 2:00PM
In Virginia, high school football is a way of life, an institution revered. And with such recognition, comes powerful emotions. In 1971 high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the local school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white school, the very foundation of football's great tradition was put to the test.
Starring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton 
Release Date: 2000 
Rating: PG 
Duration: 1 hr. 53 min.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #RememberTheTitans
  • Baby Explorers 👶🔍Wednesday, August 5th @ 10:30AM
We invite you to join us for a playful program for our littlest patrons! Our meeting room will be set up as a safe place for babies to explore lots of age-appropriate toys while caregivers can meet and chat. Each month we will put out different toys that make noise, light up, or are just plain fun. We can't wait to see you!
Open to children ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376037
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #libraryprogramsforbabies #babyexplorers
  • Housel Fun and Fitness 🦖Tuesday, August 4th @ 10:30AM
Children are invited to get fit and celebrate our summer theme Unearth a Story! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to read, move, and roar like a dinosaur!
Open to children ages 3-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376992
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms  #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #houselfunandfitness
  • Kickstart Your College Essay: College Essay Introduction & Topic Development
Monday, August 10th @ 6:00PM
Join our instructor, Ashley Dodds, for a workshop designed to help students begin the college essay process with confidence. Together, you will explore what admissions officers are really looking for, discuss common essay pitfalls, and learn strategies for identifying meaningful and compelling essay topics.

Please note: This is not an editing workshop for completed essays. Instead, the focus is on helping students discover a meaningful topic, develop a clear direction, and leave with the confidence to continue writing on their own. 
Students should bring a notebook and pen, as well as a laptop or tablet if possible, so they can begin brainstorming and drafting during the session.

Instructor Bio: Ashley Dodds Gannon has been a high school English teacher in New Jersey for the past 15 years. She currently teaches AP Research and AP Language and Composition. Her goal is to help students uncover those stories and transform them into authentic, compelling essays while making the college essay process feel less overwhelming.
Open to teens entering 12th grade.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=377351

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #collegeessay #collegeessays #CollegeEssayHelp
  • English Language Conversation 🗣️Monday, August 3rd & 17th @ 7 pm
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
  • Housel Fun and Fitness 🦖Tuesday, August 4th @ 10:30AM
Children are invited to get fit and celebrate our summer theme Unearth a Story! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to read, move, and roar like a dinosaur!
Open to children ages 3-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376992
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms  #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #houselfunandfitness
Movie: Remember the Titans 🎥🎞️ Monday, August 10th @ 2:00PM In Virginia, high school football is a way of life, an institution revered. And with such recognition, comes powerful emotions. In 1971 high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the local school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white school, the very foundation of football's great tradition was put to the test. Starring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton Release Date: 2000 Rating: PG Duration: 1 hr. 53 min. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #RememberTheTitans
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Baby Explorers 👶🔍Wednesday, August 5th @ 10:30AM We invite you to join us for a playful program for our littlest patrons! Our meeting room will be set up as a safe place for babies to explore lots of age-appropriate toys while caregivers can meet and chat. Each month we will put out different toys that make noise, light up, or are just plain fun. We can't wait to see you! Open to children ages 6-18 months and their caregivers. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376037 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #libraryprogramsforbabies #babyexplorers
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Housel Fun and Fitness 🦖Tuesday, August 4th @ 10:30AM Children are invited to get fit and celebrate our summer theme Unearth a Story! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to read, move, and roar like a dinosaur! Open to children ages 3-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376992 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #houselfunandfitness
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Kickstart Your College Essay: College Essay Introduction & Topic Development Monday, August 10th @ 6:00PM Join our instructor, Ashley Dodds, for a workshop designed to help students begin the college essay process with confidence. Together, you will explore what admissions officers are really looking for, discuss common essay pitfalls, and learn strategies for identifying meaningful and compelling essay topics. Please note: This is not an editing workshop for completed essays. Instead, the focus is on helping students discover a meaningful topic, develop a clear direction, and leave with the confidence to continue writing on their own. Students should bring a notebook and pen, as well as a laptop or tablet if possible, so they can begin brainstorming and drafting during the session. Instructor Bio: Ashley Dodds Gannon has been a high school English teacher in New Jersey for the past 15 years. She currently teaches AP Research and AP Language and Composition. Her goal is to help students uncover those stories and transform them into authentic, compelling essays while making the college essay process feel less overwhelming. Open to teens entering 12th grade. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=377351 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #collegeessay #collegeessays #CollegeEssayHelp
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English Language Conversation 🗣️Monday, August 3rd & 17th @ 7 pm 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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Housel Fun and Fitness 🦖Tuesday, August 4th @ 10:30AM Children are invited to get fit and celebrate our summer theme Unearth a Story! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to read, move, and roar like a dinosaur! Open to children ages 3-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376992 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #houselfunandfitness
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