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Easter Closing

The library will be closed on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY April 3-5 for the holiday. We will reopen on Monday April 6th at 10am.

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ONLINE Author Talk

Meet with Jason Reynolds, Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author.
SEE DETAILS!

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MAPL Strategic Plan

Check out the Plan and our 2025 Status Report for an overview of our progress in 2025!

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All appointments at MAPL are completely full.

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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

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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April 2026

Thursday April 30

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday April 30
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 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

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Jason Reynolds
Thursday April 30
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Jason Reynolds

Description:
On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?
Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapldemo/164944/register

May 2026

Friday May 1

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday May 1
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

10:30 am – 11:45 am
Mahjong Club
Friday May 1
10:30 am – 11:45 am
Mahjong Club
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
This is for anyone who loves the game, wants tomeet new people, and have some fun. We provide the Mahjong sets, but players need to supply their own card. Beginners are welcome to watch until they learn the rules. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

10:30 am – 10:45 am
Reading Time
Friday May 1
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Reading Time
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us in the Children’s Room for great stories! Miss Erica and Miss Bernadette have picked out some books to share with you. This story time is designed for children of all ages to promote literacy through rhymes, finger plays, giggles, and fun. After we read, youcan explore our toy area, do some coloring, and take home a Craft on the Go for the weekend.Open to children of all ages and their caretakers. Noregistration required. For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Saturday May 2

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Snail-tastic Craft
Saturday May 2
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Snail-tastic Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us for a Snail-tastic craft! Did you know that a snail is born with its shell, and as the snail grows, the shell grows right along with it? We’ll be celebrating these amazing creatures byturning plain shells into a rainbow of colorful swirls and adding fun, bouncy antennae. We’re taking things slow and steady as we roll, stick,and decorate to help you create your very own personalized snail friend!
Open to children of all ages. 
No registration required.
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

Sunday May 3

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Build Like Minecraft
Sunday May 3
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Build Like Minecraft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Did you love the Minecraft movie? Well, you should swing by the Children’s Room to unleash your creativity with our new blocks that could totally pass as Minecraft’s twin! What epic world will you conjure up in our library? Let the building adventures begin! Open to children of all ages. No registration required.For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org


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  • VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Jason Reynolds - Thursday, April 30th @ 7:00PM
On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds. Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?
Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapldemo/164944/register

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms  #virtualauthortalk #virtualauthorvisit #virtualauthorevent #jasonreynolds #jasonreynoldsauthor
    53 minutes ago
  • Chair Yoga on Zoom - Thursday, May 7th @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️
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 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 Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 

Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513
Passcode: 905107
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
    3 hours ago
  • Our April featured Adult Services Electronic Resource is NoveList!
Baffled by book recommendations from online sites? Exhausted your streaming queue? Ready for something new? NoveList has you covered! Finding a new book is as simple as 1-2-3.
Log in to NoveList by navigating to our Electronic Resources page under "Literature" (mapl.org/electronic-resources/)
Find the “Recommended Reads Lists” located on the left side of the home page.
Choose from any of the hundreds of great books organized by genre and age level.
Whether you’re hungry for a weird Western, book club best bet, or royal romance
our Recommended Reads lists will keep your to-be-read pile filled.
Need help finding or NoveList? Ask your librarian!!!

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #ebooksandaudiobooks #digitallibraryservice #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #electronicresourcesandlibraries #novelist #FindYourNextGreatRead
    17 hours ago
  • Teen Crochet Club - Wednesday, May 6th @ 7:00PM 🧶🪡
What's the stitch? We have a new teen club at MAPL. If you love crocheting or you always wanted to learn, this is the club for you! Bring your supplies and spend some time with other teens who love to make yarn crafts. We will have yarn and hooks for those who may need it, and we can also provide some assistance with learning. Hope to see you there! 
Open to patrons in grades 6-12. 
No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprograms #teencrochet #teencrocheter #teencrochetclub
    20 hours ago
  • VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Jason Reynolds - Thursday, April 30th @ 7:00PM
On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds. Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?
Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapldemo/164944/register

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms  #virtualauthortalk #virtualauthorvisit #virtualauthorevent #jasonreynolds #jasonreynoldsauthor
    22 hours ago
  • Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, April 29th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨
Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity and pick up your kit from MAPL! 
Open to patrons in grades K-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=327904

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319
Passcode: 911638
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
    1 day ago
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Jason Reynolds - Thursday, April 30th @ 7:00PM On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds. Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapldemo/164944/register QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #virtualauthortalk #virtualauthorvisit #virtualauthorevent #jasonreynolds #jasonreynoldsauthor
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Chair Yoga on Zoom - Thursday, May 7th @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️ 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 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 Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513 Passcode: 905107 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
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Our April featured Adult Services Electronic Resource is NoveList!
Baffled by book recommendations from online sites? Exhausted your streaming queue? Ready for something new? NoveList has you covered! Finding a new book is as simple as 1-2-3.
Log in to NoveList by navigating to our Electronic Resources page under "Literature" (mapl.org/electronic-resources/)
Find the “Recommended Reads Lists” located on the left side of the home page.
Choose from any of the hundreds of great books organized by genre and age level.
Whether you’re hungry for a weird Western, book club best bet, or royal romance
our Recommended Reads lists will keep your to-be-read pile filled.
Need help finding or NoveList? Ask your librarian!!!

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #ebooksandaudiobooks #digitallibraryservice #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #electronicresourcesandlibraries #novelist #FindYourNextGreatRead
Our April featured Adult Services Electronic Resource is NoveList! Baffled by book recommendations from online sites? Exhausted your streaming queue? Ready for something new? NoveList has you covered! Finding a new book is as simple as 1-2-3. Log in to NoveList by navigating to our Electronic Resources page under "Literature" (mapl.org/electronic-resources/) Find the “Recommended Reads Lists” located on the left side of the home page. Choose from any of the hundreds of great books organized by genre and age level. Whether you’re hungry for a weird Western, book club best bet, or royal romance our Recommended Reads lists will keep your to-be-read pile filled. Need help finding or NoveList? Ask your librarian!!! QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #ebooksandaudiobooks #digitallibraryservice #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #electronicresourcesandlibraries #novelist #FindYourNextGreatRead
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Teen Crochet Club - Wednesday, May 6th @ 7:00PM 🧶🪡
What's the stitch? We have a new teen club at MAPL. If you love crocheting or you always wanted to learn, this is the club for you! Bring your supplies and spend some time with other teens who love to make yarn crafts. We will have yarn and hooks for those who may need it, and we can also provide some assistance with learning. Hope to see you there! 
Open to patrons in grades 6-12. 
No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprograms #teencrochet #teencrocheter #teencrochetclub
Teen Crochet Club - Wednesday, May 6th @ 7:00PM 🧶🪡 What's the stitch? We have a new teen club at MAPL. If you love crocheting or you always wanted to learn, this is the club for you! Bring your supplies and spend some time with other teens who love to make yarn crafts. We will have yarn and hooks for those who may need it, and we can also provide some assistance with learning. Hope to see you there! Open to patrons in grades 6-12. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprograms #teencrochet #teencrocheter #teencrochetclub
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Jason Reynolds - Thursday, April 30th @ 7:00PM On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds. Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapldemo/164944/register QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #virtualauthortalk #virtualauthorvisit #virtualauthorevent #jasonreynolds #jasonreynoldsauthor
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Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, April 29th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨 Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity and pick up your kit from MAPL! Open to patrons in grades K-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=327904 Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09 Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319 Passcode: 911638 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
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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

Need a library card? GET ONE HERE!

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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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~24 hour online request turnaround

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.