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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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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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The STELLA App

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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

You can visit the MAPL Events Page to view and register for all events.


 

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June 2026

Wednesday June 24

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Toddler Playtime
Wednesday June 24
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Toddler Playtime
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is alsoa great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh… and of course there will also be bubbles. We can’t wait to see you!Open to children ages 18 months – 5 years and their caregivers. Registration is required.Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Wednesday June 24
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/89761402443?pwd=tu0H6ij6ZcKR22S2uVUlOr8yvWIcDg.1
Meeting ID: 897 6140 2443
Passcode: 522038
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89761402443?pwd=tu0H6ij6ZcKR22S2uVUlOr8yvWIcDg.1

Thursday June 25

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday June 25
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

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
COOKING WITH NICK: AMERICAN SUMMER CLASSICS (WITH A TWIST)
Thursday June 25
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
COOKING WITH NICK: AMERICAN SUMMER CLASSICS (WITH A TWIST)
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Nick Mietkowski owner of Sunnyside Kitchen LLC will teach you how to make twists on American Summer classics. On the menu:German Potato Salad, Korean Coleslaw, and Greek Chickpea Salad. Small samples will be provided at the event so you can try the dishes we make together.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be as MAPL patron and at least 18 years of age.
Please note: When you register for this program, you are agreeing to take responsibility for eating any samples presented at the demo with respect to allergies. Best practices are used in food preparation and potential allergens will be identified in the dishes served. I agree and understand that food samples will be provided and any participation and tasting is voluntary and at my discretion. We cannot guarantee there is no cross contamination.
Potential allergens may include: dairy, wheat

Friday June 26

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday June 26
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 – 12:00 pm
Mahjong Club
Friday June 26
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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 June 26
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

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  • Toddler Playtime 🫧🧸 Wednesday, June 24th @ 10:30AM
Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is also a great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh... and of course there will also be bubbles. We can't wait to see you!
Open to children ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355851
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #toddlerplaytime #toddlerplaygroup
  • USA 250th Anniversary! Two hundred and fifty years, countless stories. Celebrate America's history with this curated collection on Hoopla:
https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/americas-250th-anniversary/214826

What’s hoopla? If you aren’t familiar with hoopla, you can read, watch, AND listen to more than 950,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, or television titles. You can sign up for hoopla with your library card at hoopladigital.com and download the hoopla app from the app store! If you have questions, call us at 732.583.9100, or come in and speak with our tech assistant or a librarian.
#hoopladigital #hoopla #hooplabonusborrows
  • Practical Travel Photography 📸 Monday, June 29th @ 7:00PM
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:https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=358608
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms  #practicalphotography #travelphotography #ronwyatt #ronwyattphotos #ronwyattphotography
  • 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
  • Movie: Fatherhood 🎥🎞️Monday, June 22th @ 2:00PM
In this heartwarming, funny and emotional true story, Kevin Hart stars as a widower taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world: fatherhood.
Starring: Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard 
Release Date: 2021 
Rating: PG-13 
Duration: 1 hr 50 min
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #fatherhoodmovie
  • Village Blocks - Monday, June 22nd, 10 am - Noon
Stop by the library this morning to build a tiny village with our wooden blocks. Can you make a fire station? How about a grocery store? And don't forget to build the most important building... the library!
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 #villageblocks
Toddler Playtime 🫧🧸 Wednesday, June 24th @ 10:30AM Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is also a great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh... and of course there will also be bubbles. We can't wait to see you! Open to children ages 18 months - 5 years and their caregivers. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355851 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #toddlerplaytime #toddlerplaygroup
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USA 250th Anniversary! Two hundred and fifty years, countless stories. Celebrate America's history with this curated collection on Hoopla:
https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/americas-250th-anniversary/214826

What’s hoopla? If you aren’t familiar with hoopla, you can read, watch, AND listen to more than 950,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, or television titles. You can sign up for hoopla with your library card at hoopladigital.com and download the hoopla app from the app store! If you have questions, call us at 732.583.9100, or come in and speak with our tech assistant or a librarian.
#hoopladigital #hoopla #hooplabonusborrows
USA 250th Anniversary! Two hundred and fifty years, countless stories. Celebrate America's history with this curated collection on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/americas-250th-anniversary/214826 What’s hoopla? If you aren’t familiar with hoopla, you can read, watch, AND listen to more than 950,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, or television titles. You can sign up for hoopla with your library card at hoopladigital.com and download the hoopla app from the app store! If you have questions, call us at 732.583.9100, or come in and speak with our tech assistant or a librarian. #hoopladigital #hoopla #hooplabonusborrows
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Practical Travel Photography 📸 Monday, June 29th @ 7:00PM
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:https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=358608
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms  #practicalphotography #travelphotography #ronwyatt #ronwyattphotos #ronwyattphotography
Practical Travel Photography 📸 Monday, June 29th @ 7:00PM 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:https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=358608 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #practicalphotography #travelphotography #ronwyatt #ronwyattphotos #ronwyattphotography
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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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Movie: Fatherhood 🎥🎞️Monday, June 22th @ 2:00PM In this heartwarming, funny and emotional true story, Kevin Hart stars as a widower taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world: fatherhood. Starring: Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard Release Date: 2021 Rating: PG-13 Duration: 1 hr 50 min QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplmovies #MovieMonday #moviemondays #moviemonday #fatherhoodmovie
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Village Blocks - Monday, June 22nd, 10 am - Noon
Stop by the library this morning to build a tiny village with our wooden blocks. Can you make a fire station? How about a grocery store? And don't forget to build the most important building... the library!
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 #villageblocks
Village Blocks - Monday, June 22nd, 10 am - Noon Stop by the library this morning to build a tiny village with our wooden blocks. Can you make a fire station? How about a grocery store? And don't forget to build the most important building... the library! 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 #villageblocks
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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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