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July 2026

Wednesday July 29

10:30 am – 11:15 am
YoBoo
Wednesday July 29
10:30 am – 11:15 am
YoBoo
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
We are excited to invite our patrons ages 2-5 toYoBOO™! This energetic program combines the aerobics of a bootcamp withthe breathing techniques of yoga. The result is a unique and fun experience that kids will love!
Open to children ages 2-5.
Registration required.
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Lizard Guy
Wednesday July 29
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Lizard Guy
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
The Lizard Guy is back! Join us in the meeting room to get a close-up look at lizards and reptiles of all kinds. Maybe you’ll see one of Gus’s cousins!
Open to children ages 5 and up. 
Registration is required. 
Note: Please plan to arrive five minutes early so theprogram can start on time. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732)583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Wednesday July 29
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/88530338050?pwd=wKAxJliThbxogXwLHba0LnEn4QFvO9.1
Meeting ID: 885 3033 8050
Passcode: 456751
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88530338050?pwd=wKAxJliThbxogXwLHba0LnEn4QFvO9.1

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
Wednesday July 29
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathaniel Greene, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention.
About Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.”
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be at least 18 years of age.
Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100, mapladults@mapl.org

Thursday July 30

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Story Time
Thursday July 30
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Baby Story Time
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us for Baby Story Time! In this program, we are going to expose your babies to lots of different sounds, songs, and movements. We will read books and finish the program with bubbles! This is a time for our tiniest patrons to enjoy the library.Open to patrons ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.Registration is required.For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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

Description:
EVERY THURSDAY!
For patrons who have difficultywith 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

Friday July 31

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday July 31
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

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  • Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:00PM
Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathaniel Greene, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention.
About Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.”
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be at least 18 years of age: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367265
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #catygreene #carolsimonlevin
  • Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧 Thursday, July 30th @ 10:30AM
Join us for Baby Story Time! In this program, we are going to expose your babies to lots of different sounds, songs, and movements. We will read books and finish the program with bubbles! This is a time for our tiniest patrons to enjoy the library.
Open to patrons ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=366180
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
  • YoBOO! 🐸 Wednesday, July 29th @ 10:30AM
We are excited to invite our patrons ages 2-5 to YoBOO™! This energetic program combines the aerobics of a bootcamp with the breathing techniques of yoga. The result is a unique and fun experience that kids will love!
Open to children ages 2-5.
Registration required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367013
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #yoboo
  • Save the date! Join us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6pm to 9pm at Hourihan Field (201 Broad Street) as the Matawan Police Department and Matawan PBA Local 179, assisted by Matawan Recreation, present this year’s National Night Out.
Take this opportunity to meet the men and women who provide a safe community to all the Borough’s residents and visitors on a daily basis and enjoy a night full of fun, food, giveaways and much more! We hope to see you there! #NationalNightOut
  • Housel Fun and Fitness 🦖Tuesday, August 4th @ 10:30AM
Children are invited to get fit and celebrate our summer theme Unearth a Story! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to read, move, and roar like a dinosaur!
Open to children ages 3-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376992
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms  #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #houselfunandfitness
  • Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:00PM
Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathaniel Greene, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention.
About Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.”
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be at least 18 years of age: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367265
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #catygreene #carolsimonlevin
Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:00PM
Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathaniel Greene, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention.
About Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.”
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be at least 18 years of age: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367265
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #catygreene #carolsimonlevin
Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:00PM Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathaniel Greene, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention. About Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.” REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be at least 18 years of age: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367265 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #catygreene #carolsimonlevin
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Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧 Thursday, July 30th @ 10:30AM Join us for Baby Story Time! In this program, we are going to expose your babies to lots of different sounds, songs, and movements. We will read books and finish the program with bubbles! This is a time for our tiniest patrons to enjoy the library. Open to patrons ages 6-18 months and their caregivers. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=366180 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
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YoBOO! 🐸 Wednesday, July 29th @ 10:30AM
We are excited to invite our patrons ages 2-5 to YoBOO™! This energetic program combines the aerobics of a bootcamp with the breathing techniques of yoga. The result is a unique and fun experience that kids will love!
Open to children ages 2-5.
Registration required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367013
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #yoboo
YoBOO! 🐸 Wednesday, July 29th @ 10:30AM We are excited to invite our patrons ages 2-5 to YoBOO™! This energetic program combines the aerobics of a bootcamp with the breathing techniques of yoga. The result is a unique and fun experience that kids will love! Open to children ages 2-5. Registration required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367013 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #yoboo
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Save the date! Join us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6pm to 9pm at Hourihan Field (201 Broad Street) as the Matawan Police Department and Matawan PBA Local 179, assisted by Matawan Recreation, present this year’s National Night Out.
Take this opportunity to meet the men and women who provide a safe community to all the Borough’s residents and visitors on a daily basis and enjoy a night full of fun, food, giveaways and much more! We hope to see you there! #NationalNightOut
Save the date! Join us on Tuesday, August 4th from 6pm to 9pm at Hourihan Field (201 Broad Street) as the Matawan Police Department and Matawan PBA Local 179, assisted by Matawan Recreation, present this year’s National Night Out. Take this opportunity to meet the men and women who provide a safe community to all the Borough’s residents and visitors on a daily basis and enjoy a night full of fun, food, giveaways and much more! We hope to see you there! #NationalNightOut
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Housel Fun and Fitness 🦖Tuesday, August 4th @ 10:30AM Children are invited to get fit and celebrate our summer theme Unearth a Story! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to read, move, and roar like a dinosaur! Open to children ages 3-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=376992 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #houselfunandfitness
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Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:00PM
Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathaniel Greene, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention.
About Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.”
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be at least 18 years of age: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367265
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms  #catygreene #carolsimonlevin
Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:00PM Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathaniel Greene, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention. About Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller, historical impersonator, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.” REGISTRATION REQUIRED, must be at least 18 years of age: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=367265 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #catygreene #carolsimonlevin
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