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June 2026

Monday June 8

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stacking Rock Stacking
Monday June 8
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stacking Rock Stacking
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Department today to play with our sensory stacking stones. You can build them into towers or pyramids, or lay them out and make whatever shapes you can imagine.Open to children of all ages. No registration required. For questions, contact: EricaDeb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: Percy Vs. Goliath
Monday June 8
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Movie: Percy Vs. Goliath
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
In rural Canada, a farmer finds his livelihood in jeopardy when a substantial corporation utilizes genetically modified plants to grow larger produce, the chemicals used by the farming operationleeching into his fields and tainting his crops. He then resolves to facethe company head-on in an effort to save his farm.
Starring: ChristopherWalken, Roberta Maxwell 
Release Date: 2020   
Rating: PG-13   
Duration: 1 hr. 39 min.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Monday June 8
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/85033354725?pwd=DosHBJhQsE74Ql71fL1xw0DKDYRHMi.1
Meeting ID: 850 3335 4725
Passcode: 650603
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85033354725?pwd=DosHBJhQsE74Ql71fL1xw0DKDYRHMi.1

Tuesday June 9

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Story Tales
Tuesday June 9
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 June 10

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Explorers
Wednesday June 10
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 June 10
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

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MAPL Board of Trustees meeting
Wednesday June 10
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MAPL Board of Trustees meeting
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
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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  • Movie: Percy Vs. Goliath 🎥🎞️Monday, June 8th @ 2:00PM
In rural Canada, a farmer finds his livelihood in jeopardy when a substantial corporation utilizes genetically modified plants to grow larger produce, the chemicals used by the farming operation leeching into his fields and tainting his crops. He then resolves to face the company head-on in an effort to save his farm.
Starring: Christopher Walken, Roberta Maxwell 
Release Date: 2020 
Rating: PG-13 
Duration: 1 hr. 39 min.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #percyvsgoliath
  • Stacking Rock Stacking 🪨Monday, June 8th, 10 am - Noon
Stop by the Children's Department today to play with our sensory stacking stones. You can build them into towers or pyramids, or lay them out and make whatever shapes you can imagine.
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 #librarymondayfunday #DropInPlay #rockstacking #rockstackingskills
  • The JUNE 2026 digital issue of "All Around Matawan-Aberdeen" is now available here: 🗞️ https://tinyurl.com/AAMA-June-2026
Print copies are available in the Library. 
This month, our Library Director, Kimberly Paone, shares insights about our Summer Reading Program, including the theme, upcoming parties, and all the exciting activities planned for children, teens, and adults alike!
Read more on page 12; call us with questions: 732.583.9100. Keep in touch with what's going on at MAPL by checking right here on our social media, or on our homepage at mapl.org.

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#MAPLnews #allaroundmatawanaberdeen #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory
  • Hope you are enjoying your Caturday.
  • Drop-in Clothespin Butterfly Craft 🦋Saturday, June 13th, 9 am - 5 pm
As summer arrives, butterflies begin to fill the air with color and beauty. Watch them flutter from flower to flower, bringing joy wherever they go! Come to the Children's Room and create your very own butterfly to brighten your home. 
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  #clothespinbutterfly #butterflycraft #butterflycrafts
  • Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being
Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM
Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series!

Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, James DiLorenzo
✔️Trauma-informed care basics/grief and loss
✔️Navigating boundaries and communication
✔️Managing stress, burnout, and guilt
✔️Building positive routines and rituals with grandkids

Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms
#grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
Movie: Percy Vs. Goliath 🎥🎞️Monday, June 8th @ 2:00PM In rural Canada, a farmer finds his livelihood in jeopardy when a substantial corporation utilizes genetically modified plants to grow larger produce, the chemicals used by the farming operation leeching into his fields and tainting his crops. He then resolves to face the company head-on in an effort to save his farm. Starring: Christopher Walken, Roberta Maxwell Release Date: 2020 Rating: PG-13 Duration: 1 hr. 39 min. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #percyvsgoliath
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Stacking Rock Stacking 🪨Monday, June 8th, 10 am - Noon Stop by the Children's Department today to play with our sensory stacking stones. You can build them into towers or pyramids, or lay them out and make whatever shapes you can imagine. 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 #librarymondayfunday #DropInPlay #rockstacking #rockstackingskills
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The JUNE 2026 digital issue of "All Around Matawan-Aberdeen" is now available here: 🗞️ https://tinyurl.com/AAMA-June-2026
Print copies are available in the Library. 
This month, our Library Director, Kimberly Paone, shares insights about our Summer Reading Program, including the theme, upcoming parties, and all the exciting activities planned for children, teens, and adults alike!
Read more on page 12; call us with questions: 732.583.9100. Keep in touch with what's going on at MAPL by checking right here on our social media, or on our homepage at mapl.org.

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#MAPLnews #allaroundmatawanaberdeen #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory
The JUNE 2026 digital issue of "All Around Matawan-Aberdeen" is now available here: 🗞️ https://tinyurl.com/AAMA-June-2026 Print copies are available in the Library. This month, our Library Director, Kimberly Paone, shares insights about our Summer Reading Program, including the theme, upcoming parties, and all the exciting activities planned for children, teens, and adults alike! Read more on page 12; call us with questions: 732.583.9100. Keep in touch with what's going on at MAPL by checking right here on our social media, or on our homepage at mapl.org. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #MAPLnews #allaroundmatawanaberdeen #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory
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Hope you are enjoying your Caturday.
Hope you are enjoying your Caturday.
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Drop-in Clothespin Butterfly Craft 🦋Saturday, June 13th, 9 am - 5 pm As summer arrives, butterflies begin to fill the air with color and beauty. Watch them flutter from flower to flower, bringing joy wherever they go! Come to the Children's Room and create your very own butterfly to brighten your home. 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 #clothespinbutterfly #butterflycraft #butterflycrafts
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Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being
Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM
Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series!

Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, James DiLorenzo
✔️Trauma-informed care basics/grief and loss
✔️Navigating boundaries and communication
✔️Managing stress, burnout, and guilt
✔️Building positive routines and rituals with grandkids

Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms
#grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series! Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, James DiLorenzo ✔️Trauma-informed care basics/grief and loss ✔️Navigating boundaries and communication ✔️Managing stress, burnout, and guilt ✔️Building positive routines and rituals with grandkids Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
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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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