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June 2026

Friday June 5

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday June 5
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 5
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 5
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 June 6

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Fish Bowl Craft
Saturday June 6
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Fish Bowl Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Make a splash at the library! Join us as we bring underwater scenes to life using vibrant mosaic techniques. Kids will design their own sparkling undersea world, layering colorful paper squares,sparkly gems, and of course, a fish, to create a stunning mosaic fish bowl. This craft is the perfect way to display your creativity and take home a pet that never needs feeding!
Open to children of all ages. 
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being
Saturday June 6
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. Local experts will share practical guidance on child safety, education, technology, emotional well-being, and community resources for those raising or caring for grandchildren. Each session stands alone, but together they form a supportive roadmap for modern grandparenting.
Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s 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

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

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  • Craft on the Go - Fridays from 10 am - 6 pm 🎨🏃🏃‍♀️
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.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #CraftOnTheGo #craftonthego #kidscraftonthego
  • Reading Time - FRIDAYS @ 10:30 am! 📖😁🧸🎨
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, you can 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. No registration required. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖
  • Mahjong Club (in person) - FRIDAYS @ 10:30AM 🀄️🎲 This is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet 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
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mahjong #mahjongs #mahjonggame #librarymahjong
  • VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Matt Dinniman - Thursday, June 11th @ 7:00PM
Matawan - Aberdeen Public Library Online Author Talks - Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman, New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master!!
Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapl/175229
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #libraryspeakersconsortium  #virtualauthortalk #virtualauthorvisit #virtualauthorevent #mattdinniman #mattdinnimandungeoncrawlercarl
  • Kid's Passport Club - ONE SPOT OPEN, SIGN UP NOW - Thursday, June 11th @ 4:30PM 
Welcome back to Kids Passport Club! You don't have to leave the library to travel the world! Every month we will explore a different 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 children in grades K-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355950
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms  #passportclub #kidspassport #kidspassportprogram #kidspassporttoadventure
  • Genealogy Club 🧬 Thursday, June 4th @ 7:00PM
Mark Chidichimo, president of the Matawan Historical Society, will give us an informal talk about the Matawan Surname Project at our next meeting. Whether you have Matawan ancestors or not, there is much to learn about history from Mark. See ttps://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/the-matawan-surname-project-introduction/ for more information on the project.
Whether you are just starting your genealogy journey or you are a seasoned genealogist, this group is for you. If you are new to genealogy, our mission is to help with research tools and resources. If you have been doing research for some time, we would love to benefit from some of your wisdom and experience!
Hope to see you Thursday for our last meeting until September!
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #librarygenealogy #librarygenealogyclub #genealogyclub
Craft on the Go - Fridays from 10 am - 6 pm 🎨🏃🏃‍♀️ 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. QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #CraftOnTheGo #craftonthego #kidscraftonthego
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Reading Time - FRIDAYS @ 10:30 am! 📖😁🧸🎨 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, you can 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. No registration required. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #readingtime #readingtime📖
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Mahjong Club (in person) - FRIDAYS @ 10:30AM 🀄️🎲 This is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet 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 #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mahjong #mahjongs #mahjonggame #librarymahjong
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Matt Dinniman - Thursday, June 11th @ 7:00PM
Matawan - Aberdeen Public Library Online Author Talks - Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman, New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master!!
Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapl/175229
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #libraryspeakersconsortium  #virtualauthortalk #virtualauthorvisit #virtualauthorevent #mattdinniman #mattdinnimandungeoncrawlercarl
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Matt Dinniman - Thursday, June 11th @ 7:00PM Matawan - Aberdeen Public Library Online Author Talks - Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman, New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master!! Register here to receive the link: https://libraryc.org/mapl/175229 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #libraryspeakersconsortium #virtualauthortalk #virtualauthorvisit #virtualauthorevent #mattdinniman #mattdinnimandungeoncrawlercarl
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Kid's Passport Club - ONE SPOT OPEN, SIGN UP NOW - Thursday, June 11th @ 4:30PM Welcome back to Kids Passport Club! You don't have to leave the library to travel the world! Every month we will explore a different 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 children in grades K-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355950 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #passportclub #kidspassport #kidspassportprogram #kidspassporttoadventure
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Genealogy Club 🧬 Thursday, June 4th @ 7:00PM Mark Chidichimo, president of the Matawan Historical Society, will give us an informal talk about the Matawan Surname Project at our next meeting. Whether you have Matawan ancestors or not, there is much to learn about history from Mark. See ttps://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/the-matawan-surname-project-introduction/ for more information on the project. Whether you are just starting your genealogy journey or you are a seasoned genealogist, this group is for you. If you are new to genealogy, our mission is to help with research tools and resources. If you have been doing research for some time, we would love to benefit from some of your wisdom and experience! Hope to see you Thursday for our last meeting until September! QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #librarygenealogy #librarygenealogyclub #genealogyclub
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