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May 2026

Monday May 11

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Magna-Tile Morning
Monday May 11
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Magna-Tile Morning
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Drop into the Children’s Room this morning to play with our Magna-Tiles. We have some animal friends to go with our tiles so you can build a zoo, or an aquarium, or anyplace else where you mightfind wild creatures. We can’t wait to see where your imagination takes you!Open to children of all ages. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Movie: A Nice Indian Boy
Monday May 11
2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Movie: A Nice Indian Boy
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
When Naveen brings his fiancé Jay home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of theirdreams.
A Kanopy film.
Starring: Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff       
Release Date: 2024  
Rating: Not rated   
Duration: 1 hr. 36 min.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Monday May 11
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/87505145870?pwd=pbzpfxlkGAYwMWdMucMaLk5rujhTVZ.1
Meeting ID: 875 0514 5870
Passcode: 030820
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87505145870?pwd=pbzpfxlkGAYwMWdMucMaLk5rujhTVZ.1

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
AI Decoded: Understanding the Present and Future of Artificial Intelligence
Monday May 11
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
AI Decoded: Understanding the Present and Future of Artificial Intelligence
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
SESSION 5: THE FUTURE OF THINKING
(Monday, May11 @ 7pm)
Discuss the exciting potential of AI, including its impact onwork, creativity, and the human experience, and the group exercise will involve a brainstorming session where teams propose new, ethical ways AI could solve a local community problem.

Tuesday May 12

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Story Tales
Tuesday May 12
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Story Tales
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us in the meeting room for storytime! Miss Erica can’t wait to read books, sing songs, and do a craft together! Open to children ages 18 – 36 months.Registration is required.For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Wednesday May 13

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Explorers
Wednesday May 13
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

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
After-School Journaling
Wednesday May 13
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
After-School Journaling
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Drop into our meeting room for some quiet time to journal. We will have fancy pens and stickers, and notebooks if you need, or you can bring your own. This is a great time to wind down from a busy day. 
Open to kids and teens in grades 4 and up. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

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  • To all of our patrons who mother others, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! 🥰💗
  • 5TH ANNUAL CRAFT SWAP! 🧶🪡🖼️🎨 Sunday, May 10th (Noon-4 pm) DONATIONS NO LONGER ACCEPTED!
ANYONE can help themselves to supplies, even if you didn't donated anything! Get in here, and don't forget to bring empty bags!
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #craftswap #craftswap2026 #AnnualCraftSwap #CraftSwap #librarycrafts
  • Magna-Tile Morning - Monday, May 11th, 10 am - Noon
Drop into the Children's Room to play with our Magna-Tiles. We have some new animal friends to go with our tiles so you can build a zoo, or an aquarium, or anyplace else where you might find wild creatures. We can't wait to see where your imagination takes you!
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 #librarysundayfunday #DropInPlay #MAGNATILES
  • Look who got Caught Reading! A big thank you to Miss Ruby for sharing this delightful photo of Willow enjoying a book with her human friend. Where will YOU get caught reading this month? We invite you to share your photos with us throughout May; we’d love to feature them!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #mapladultprograms #maplteenprograms #getcaughtreading #getcaughtreadingmonth #GetCaughtReading #getcaughtreading2026
  • Grandparenting 101: Modern Parenting & Child Development (A 6-Part Series)
Saturday, May 16th @ 2:00PM (you do not need to have attended the other lectures to attend the next!)
Session 5, Presenter: Matawan Aberdeen Regional School District’s Rachel Alvarez
✔️Typical child development and intervention options
✔️Attachment, independence, and emotional regulation 
✔️Setting healthy boundaries
Registration is open for this session and the 6th!
Session 5 registration: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295379
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian, Laurie Floyd)
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms
#grandparenting101 #ChildDevelopment #childattachment #childemotionalregulation #settinghealthyboundries
  • Drop-in Peacock Craft 🦚Saturday, May 16th, 9 am - 5 pm
Did you know a group of peacocks is called a party? Join our "party" as we create our own dazzling paper peacock craft and learn why these birds are the ultimate show-offs of the animal kingdom. Peacocks don't just have blue paint on their feathers; they have tiny crystal-like structures that reflect light to create those shimmering colors! We’ll use vibrant blues and greens to make feathers that pop just like the real ones! 
Open to children of all ages. No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #peacockcraft
To all of our patrons who mother others, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! 🥰💗
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5TH ANNUAL CRAFT SWAP! 🧶🪡🖼️🎨 Sunday, May 10th (Noon-4 pm) DONATIONS NO LONGER ACCEPTED!
ANYONE can help themselves to supplies, even if you didn't donated anything! Get in here, and don't forget to bring empty bags!
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #craftswap #craftswap2026 #AnnualCraftSwap #CraftSwap #librarycrafts
5TH ANNUAL CRAFT SWAP! 🧶🪡🖼️🎨 Sunday, May 10th (Noon-4 pm) DONATIONS NO LONGER ACCEPTED! ANYONE can help themselves to supplies, even if you didn't donated anything! Get in here, and don't forget to bring empty bags! QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #craftswap #craftswap2026 #AnnualCraftSwap #CraftSwap #librarycrafts
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Magna-Tile Morning - Monday, May 11th, 10 am - Noon Drop into the Children's Room to play with our Magna-Tiles. We have some new animal friends to go with our tiles so you can build a zoo, or an aquarium, or anyplace else where you might find wild creatures. We can't wait to see where your imagination takes you! 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 #librarysundayfunday #DropInPlay #MAGNATILES
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Look who got Caught Reading! A big thank you to Miss Ruby for sharing this delightful photo of Willow enjoying a book with her human friend. Where will YOU get caught reading this month? We invite you to share your photos with us throughout May; we’d love to feature them!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #mapladultprograms #maplteenprograms #getcaughtreading #getcaughtreadingmonth #GetCaughtReading #getcaughtreading2026
Look who got Caught Reading! A big thank you to Miss Ruby for sharing this delightful photo of Willow enjoying a book with her human friend. Where will YOU get caught reading this month? We invite you to share your photos with us throughout May; we’d love to feature them! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #mapladultprograms #maplteenprograms #getcaughtreading #getcaughtreadingmonth #GetCaughtReading #getcaughtreading2026
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Grandparenting 101: Modern Parenting & Child Development (A 6-Part Series)
Saturday, May 16th @ 2:00PM (you do not need to have attended the other lectures to attend the next!)
Session 5, Presenter: Matawan Aberdeen Regional School District’s Rachel Alvarez
✔️Typical child development and intervention options
✔️Attachment, independence, and emotional regulation 
✔️Setting healthy boundaries
Registration is open for this session and the 6th!
Session 5 registration: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295379
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian, Laurie Floyd)
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms
#grandparenting101 #ChildDevelopment #childattachment #childemotionalregulation #settinghealthyboundries
Grandparenting 101: Modern Parenting & Child Development (A 6-Part Series) Saturday, May 16th @ 2:00PM (you do not need to have attended the other lectures to attend the next!) Session 5, Presenter: Matawan Aberdeen Regional School District’s Rachel Alvarez ✔️Typical child development and intervention options ✔️Attachment, independence, and emotional regulation ✔️Setting healthy boundaries Registration is open for this session and the 6th! Session 5 registration: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295379 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian, Laurie Floyd) #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #grandparenting101 #ChildDevelopment #childattachment #childemotionalregulation #settinghealthyboundries
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Drop-in Peacock Craft 🦚Saturday, May 16th, 9 am - 5 pm Did you know a group of peacocks is called a party? Join our "party" as we create our own dazzling paper peacock craft and learn why these birds are the ultimate show-offs of the animal kingdom. Peacocks don't just have blue paint on their feathers; they have tiny crystal-like structures that reflect light to create those shimmering colors! We’ll use vibrant blues and greens to make feathers that pop just like the real ones! Open to children of all ages. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #peacockcraft
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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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