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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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ANNOUNCEMENT!

Our STELLA consortium is welcoming the Asbury Park Library as our newest member and some Library Services will be Offline June 15th through 17th! Read more...

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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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Need a Library Card?

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

Matawan Aberdeen Board of Trustees

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

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

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - STAR ANISE (ONLINE CLASS)
Wednesday June 10
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - STAR ANISE (ONLINE CLASS)

Description:
Try our new electronic resource: LIBRARY CHEF! The June Spice Club is Here! 
This month’s highlighted spice: STAR ANISE!Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginningJUNE 6th.
Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class. No special apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime!Live Class: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026Time: 7:30 PM 
This special class will guide you step by step through making Star Anise Citrus Fruit Salad— exploring thewarm, sweet aroma of star anise. Use the spice from your kit to cook along and create a fresh and flavorful dishat home. 
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
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org

Thursday June 11

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday June 11
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom

Description:
NOW EVERY THURSDAY!
For patrons who have difficulty with traditional on-the-floor yoga, try this relaxing alternative with Allison Sorokin!!Allison, E-RYT 500, is the founder of Align Yoga andStrength, 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 isto 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
Kid's Passport Club
Thursday June 11
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Kid's Passport Club
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Welcome back to Kids Passport Club! You don’t have to leave the library to travel the world! Every month we will explore adifferent 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 explore the fascinating country of Egypt.  Fun Fact: Egypt’s Nile River is the longest river in the world! Make sure to register today to take part in this exciting program!  
Open to childre in grades K-5.
Registration is required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb  (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

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  • After-School Journaling ✏️🖊️📔📒📓Wednesday, June 10th @ 4:30PM
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. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #mapltweenprograms #maplteenprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #afterschoolcrafts #Journaling #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #journaling
  • Baby Explorers 👶🔍Wednesday, June 10th @ 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=355877
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #libraryprogramsforbabies #babyexplorers
  • Story Tales 📚🎶🫧🎨 Tuesday, June 9th @ 10:30AM
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: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355871
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime #storytales
  • The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. 
If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
  • Teen Volunteer Orientation on Zoom - Monday, June 15th @ 7:00PM
Did you sign up to be a volunteer for Summer Reading? This is the manditory orientation we told you about where you will learn what you will be doing during your volunteer shifts. An email with Zoom information will be sent to each volunteer the Friday before this event. If you do not receive this email, or if there is a schedule conflict, contact Miss Erica by phone or email. All volunteers who attend will receive an hour of volunteer time. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory
  • English Language Conversation 🗣️Monday, June 15th @ 7:00PM
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
After-School Journaling ✏️🖊️📔📒📓Wednesday, June 10th @ 4:30PM 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. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #mapltweenprograms #maplteenprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #afterschoolcrafts #Journaling #journalinspiration #journalingcommunity #journaling
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Baby Explorers 👶🔍Wednesday, June 10th @ 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=355877 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #libraryprogramsforbabies #babyexplorers
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Story Tales 📚🎶🫧🎨 Tuesday, June 9th @ 10:30AM 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: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355871 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #preschoolstorytime #librarystorytime #storytales
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The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. 
If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
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Teen Volunteer Orientation on Zoom - Monday, June 15th @ 7:00PM Did you sign up to be a volunteer for Summer Reading? This is the manditory orientation we told you about where you will learn what you will be doing during your volunteer shifts. An email with Zoom information will be sent to each volunteer the Friday before this event. If you do not receive this email, or if there is a schedule conflict, contact Miss Erica by phone or email. All volunteers who attend will receive an hour of volunteer time. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory
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English Language Conversation 🗣️Monday, June 15th @ 7:00PM 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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New and Noteworthy

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

Additional new items listings are available on our New Material page

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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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If you don't already have a library card, stop by the library to register - or you can complete our online form and we will provide you with a card number and PIN within about 24 hours.