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Memorial Day Closing

The library will be closed on SATURDAY May 23rd through MONDAY May 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday May 26th at 10am.

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Summer Reading

Summer Reading starts 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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Library Page Job

The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library seeks a responsible, detail-oriented individual to join our friendly team.

Authors Talk!

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors! MAPL is making the world's best authors accessible to our patrons

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Stop by the library to register, or you can apply online and be active in about 24 hours.

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Library Chef

Live Cooking Classes — Enjoy three live cooking classes each month for adults, and two live classes each month for families

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Community Engagement

Help us build stronger connections between the library and the people it serves.

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Admissions Coaching

College admissions support, including live, expert help with applications, essays, financial aid, admissions interviews and more

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Legal Notices and Meeting Information

Featured Resources

Two Mobile Apps that Every Visitor Needs

The STELLA App

Place holds on items across all STELLA member libraries and choose your pickup location. Manage your library account: view holds, checkouts, and renew items. Store a digital copy of your library card on your device so you always have it with you.

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The libby App

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide. All you need to get started is a library card.

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What's Happening @ MAPL

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June 2026

Sunday June 28

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Octopus Craft
Sunday June 28
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Octopus Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Did you know that octopuses are famously intelligent, known for their ability to solve complex puzzles and even use tools! Join us in the library to create your own friendly, eight-armed octopusfriend to take home. We will use colorful paper and googly eyes to bring these clever sea creatures to life!
Open to children of all ages. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Monday June 29

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jenga Towers
Monday June 29
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jenga Towers
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Bring the whole family to enjoy that classic stacking game, Jenga. Can you remove blocks without knocking the tower down?We’d love for you to stop by the Children’s Room and give it a try!Open to children of all ages and their families. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: Wizard of Oz
Monday June 29
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: Wizard of Oz
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Our Summer Reading Theme is Unearth a Story. Oneof our themes for the summer will be Unearth an Old(er) Movie
A young farm girl and her little dog are magically transported into the enchanted land of Oz via a Kansas tornado. As they travel down Oz’s Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard and ask him to send them home, they encounter a wonderful, funny, terrifying and, ultimately, enlightening group of characters, human and otherwise.
Starring: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Frank Morgan    
Release Date: 1939    
Rating: G         
Duration: 1 hr 41 min
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Practical Travel Photography 📸
Monday June 29
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Practical Travel Photography 📸
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Ron Wyatt presents practical, easy-to-follow tips for creating memorable travel photographs. He covers the essentials of capturing great vacation images, photographing local cultures, and shooting landscapes in their best light. Ron also discusses trip preparation, traveling with camera gear, and choosing the right lenses for different situations. Additional topics include visual storytelling, street photography, and techniques for photographing people. The presentation is illustrated with images from his travels through China, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Tuesday June 30

10:30 am – 10:45 am
Outdoor Story Time
Tuesday June 30
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Outdoor Story Time
Outdoors, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us outside in the library’s new butterfly garden for story time on the grass! We will pop up our tent and read books, sing songs, and have a snack. Weather permitting. Open to children of all ages. No registration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

July 2026

Wednesday July 1

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Journaling: America's 250th
Wednesday July 1
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Journaling: America's 250th
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Drop into our meeting room for some quiet time to journal. We will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday with patriotic props, fancy pens, and red, white, and blue stickers. There will be extra notebooks available if you need, or you can bring your own. Can’t wait to see you there!
Open to kids and teens entering grades 4 and up. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Wednesday July 1
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/89691785570?pwd=Q3KfT7cCX3Th8wqWt11wd6exyWenJL.1
Meeting ID: 896 9178 5570
Passcode: 124357
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89691785570?pwd=Q3KfT7cCX3Th8wqWt11wd6exyWenJL.1

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  • Drop-in Octopus Craft 🐙 Sunday, June 28th, Noon-5 pm
Did you know that octopuses are famously intelligent, known for their ability to solve complex puzzles and even use tools! Join us in the library to create your own friendly, eight-armed octopus friend to take home. We will use colorful paper and googly eyes to bring these clever sea creatures to life!
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 #OctopusCraft #octopuscraft
  • Jenga Towers - Monday, June 29th, 10 am - Noon
Bring the whole family to enjoy that classic stacking game, Jenga. Can you remove blocks without knocking the tower down? We'd love for you to stop by the Children's Room and give it a try!
Open to children of all ages and their families. No registration required.
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarygameday #librarymondayfunday #DropInPlay #jenga #jengatower
  • Please note, MAPL will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
  • The Kick-Off party may be over, but the excitement is just starting! We have eight wonderful weeks filled with summer reading, games, events, raffles, and so much more ahead of us. We look forward to seeing you soon!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms  #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
  • Here's a little more info about our youth and adult summer reading programs! If you have questions, call, email, or stop by: 732-583-9100, info@mapl.org

Our summer hours begin July 11th; we're open every Saturday until Labor Day 9 am - 1 pm. All other days and times remain the same. We're here for you seven days a week with all types of reading material, raffles, tech help, electronic resources, varied programs for all ages (ALL FREE, ALL THE TIME)... plus air conditioning. 
See you soon!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms  #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
  • MAPL is thrilled to introduce our new page, YARI! As a former teen volunteer, she is already familiar with the library and our staff. Welcome to the family!

#MAPLfamily #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
Drop-in Octopus Craft 🐙 Sunday, June 28th, Noon-5 pm Did you know that octopuses are famously intelligent, known for their ability to solve complex puzzles and even use tools! Join us in the library to create your own friendly, eight-armed octopus friend to take home. We will use colorful paper and googly eyes to bring these clever sea creatures to life! 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 #OctopusCraft #octopuscraft
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Jenga Towers - Monday, June 29th, 10 am - Noon Bring the whole family to enjoy that classic stacking game, Jenga. Can you remove blocks without knocking the tower down? We'd love for you to stop by the Children's Room and give it a try! Open to children of all ages and their families. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #librarygameday #librarymondayfunday #DropInPlay #jenga #jengatower
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Please note, MAPL will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
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The Kick-Off party may be over, but the excitement is just starting! We have eight wonderful weeks filled with summer reading, games, events, raffles, and so much more ahead of us. We look forward to seeing you soon!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms  #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
The Kick-Off party may be over, but the excitement is just starting! We have eight wonderful weeks filled with summer reading, games, events, raffles, and so much more ahead of us. We look forward to seeing you soon! QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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Here's a little more info about our youth and adult summer reading programs! If you have questions, call, email, or stop by: 732-583-9100, info@mapl.org

Our summer hours begin July 11th; we're open every Saturday until Labor Day 9 am - 1 pm. All other days and times remain the same. We're here for you seven days a week with all types of reading material, raffles, tech help, electronic resources, varied programs for all ages (ALL FREE, ALL THE TIME)... plus air conditioning. 
See you soon!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms  #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
Here's a little more info about our youth and adult summer reading programs! If you have questions, call, email, or stop by: 732-583-9100, info@mapl.org

Our summer hours begin July 11th; we're open every Saturday until Labor Day 9 am - 1 pm. All other days and times remain the same. We're here for you seven days a week with all types of reading material, raffles, tech help, electronic resources, varied programs for all ages (ALL FREE, ALL THE TIME)... plus air conditioning. 
See you soon!

#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms  #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
Here's a little more info about our youth and adult summer reading programs! If you have questions, call, email, or stop by: 732-583-9100, info@mapl.org Our summer hours begin July 11th; we're open every Saturday until Labor Day 9 am - 1 pm. All other days and times remain the same. We're here for you seven days a week with all types of reading material, raffles, tech help, electronic resources, varied programs for all ages (ALL FREE, ALL THE TIME)... plus air conditioning. See you soon! #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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MAPL is thrilled to introduce our new page, YARI! As a former teen volunteer, she is already familiar with the library and our staff. Welcome to the family!

#MAPLfamily #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
MAPL is thrilled to introduce our new page, YARI! As a former teen volunteer, she is already familiar with the library and our staff. Welcome to the family! #MAPLfamily #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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New and Noteworthy

Newly added items from all STELLA consortium members, available for pickup at MAPL.

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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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