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165 Main St. Matawan, NJ  07747
Phone: 732-583-9100
Email: info@mapl.org 

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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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ABCmouse Early Learning Academy stimulates a child’s enthusiasm for learning through books, games, puzzles, art, songs, music videos, and more

Hiring! Join Us! Job!

Employment Opportunities

1. Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
2. Library Page, part-time.
(posted 7/10/25)

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Independence Day Closing

MAPL will be closed Friday 7/4 for Independence Day. We will reopen on Saturday 7/5 at 9am.

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New Resource

Check out our new online database of high-quality educational materials for teachers, families, homeschoolers, and librarians.

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Read the Times

Patrons can now access the New York Times daily newspaper! (7/23/24)

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Website and Public PCs

Review the notice about our updated Computer Lab and new WordPress website. (5/8/25)

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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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Program - Saturday, July 12th, 10am - 1 pm
See what SNAP can do for you! New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Representatives from the Tzu Chi Foundation (a humanitarian non-profit organization) will answer your questions about SNAP, the Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, or the Work First New Jersey/General Assistance program.

For those who are interested in applying for this benefit, we can help with pre-screening for eligibility, and assist you to complete and submit the application. For current recipients, we can answer or guide you to keeping benefits based on our best knowledge and experience.

WFNJ/ TANF: New Jersey’s program for families is known as Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
WFNJ/GA: NJ also has a program for single adults and couples without dependent children, known as Work First New Jersey/General Assistance.

QUESTIONS? Contact as at 732.583.9100 or info@mapl.org
Or call the Tzu Chi Foundation directly at 732.518.8405

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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Olga Pimenova
July 13, 2024

I love being here, the wonderful team is always ready to help, I am very grateful to you, especially to the computer room assistant Rick, with his light hand 🙂 I can do something important for myself and those around me! Thank you!!!

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Ereen T.
July 10, 2024

My kids love this library. The staff are awesome and so kind.

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Audrey O
July 2, 2024

Amazing kid's section, friendly and helpful staff, great programs.

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Edward Potter
May 3, 2024

Great

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Marisa H
October 25, 2023

Delightful library and Librarians.

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asael suarez
October 22, 2023

Buen lugar

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Zainab Hassan
October 8, 2023
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Kathleen Laico
September 28, 2023
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Brandon Castro
April 2, 2023

So many great activities, and easy to find information online. They also have an app you can get for free ebooks.

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Diane Correa
March 10, 2023

Josephine was very helpful and advised me of all the incredible programs the offer, many of which are free. They have a vast array of literature, DVDs as well as online courses and other zoom classes.

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Mar S
January 4, 2023
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jessica spinelli
October 14, 2022

My kids love going here!! And story time they love!!

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Eric Dalton
April 18, 2022

Small town libraries are the best libraries but even the big ones don't have their own Gus. Come see Gus in the children's room.

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Vitaly Ivanov
December 14, 2021
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Corey Williams
October 7, 2021
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Duncan Wiedman
July 18, 2021

Really nice people

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July 13, 2021
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Jack Baptiste
July 10, 2021
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Kera Wilusz
July 6, 2021
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Divya Patel
March 30, 2021

My 5 and 3 year old love the craft on the go program. They used to enjoy the train table and crayon tables a lot, before COVID. I have been to Middletown library which may have more stuff but the Aberdeen library has most inviting environment, and more interactive librarians.

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I love this library. It's small but has a great staff, interesting programs and is part of a larger consortium of libraries to make many more books, audio books, videos, etc. easily available.

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Victor Burgos
July 12, 2020

Love this library. Th staff are great. Always a pleasure going there.

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Stacey Marrone
March 9, 2020

I moved to the area last year and finely got around to visiting the library . They were SO very nice in helping me obtain a library card and answering any questions. They made me feel so welcome . It’s so refreshing to have such a great experience. I’m looking forward to visit more often 🙂

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Dave Schatz
December 31, 2019
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B C
November 19, 2019

I love a good library. Okay, I am lying. I love a great library. The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library (MAPL) is one of my favorite libraries. It houses many reference books and magazines that are physical and via electronic resources. There are plenty of places to work and study. It should be noted they do not have a quiet room, however. They have many of the most current and popular magazines.They offer interlibrary loans (ILL) on DVDs, books, and audio books. For those who don't know what ILL means, MAPL can obtain it from another library outside of their system to fill our requests. This library also carries the very latest titles, Oprah's and Reese Witherspoon's choices for book clubs, latest nonfiction, manga, and children's books. If they do not carry it, I simply fill out a card and they will consider purchasing it. They have not just DVDs but Blu-rays and Playaway(™) audios . The latter is vital for me because of my long commutes. This library also has a warm and caring staff. How many times have I frequented this library and everyone I have seen returning or checking out materials, the staff always have light and fun conversations with the patrons. They get to know you and welcome you with smiles and laughter. Several circulation staff are also exceptionally knowledgeable in their books. They are quick with some suggested titles. If you have any questions, the reference librarians are always try their best to answer your queries. Sometimes you just have to wait a tad bit because they can be tied up doing something. If that is the case, just let the circulation staff or the tech guy know and they will find a librarian for you. They offer a barrage of programs for both children and adults. If you want to learn how to knit, chair tai chi, join a book club, play mahjong, storytime, learn about coding, make slime, they've got you covered. With all that is wonderful, why only four stars then? While it is wonderful the staff loves to make you feel welcomed, sometimes there is a line that forms and sometimes you are in a hurry. While I personally don't have a problem with waiting, I have seen some disgruntled patrons. Once they are up and being serviced, the smiles are quickly found again.

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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.

~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.