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June 2026

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

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MAPL Multimedia Meet-Up
Monday June 8
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/85033354725?pwd=DosHBJhQsE74Ql71fL1xw0DKDYRHMi.1
Meeting ID: 850 3335 4725
Passcode: 650603
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100, kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85033354725?pwd=DosHBJhQsE74Ql71fL1xw0DKDYRHMi.1

Tuesday June 9

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Story Tales
Tuesday June 9
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Story Tales
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Join us in the meeting room for storytime! Miss Erica can’t wait to read books, sing songs, and do a craft together! Open to children ages 18 – 36 months.Registration is required.For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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  • Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being
Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM
Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series!

Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, 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

Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms
#grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
  • Drop-in Fish Bowl Craft 🐟🐠Saturday, June 6th, 9 am - 5 pm
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. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #fishbowlcraft
  • A couple of days ago, Miss Erica completed the last Summer Reading school visit of the 25/26 school year at Cliffwood Elementary! She and Miss Bernadette visited all the MARSD schools (with the exception of Cambridge Park Elementary who visited us!) to promote the library’s Summer Reading program. Summer Reading starts at MAPL on June 27th with an all day kick-off party that you won't want to miss. You can find all the information on our website OR in the virtual backpacks emailed home from your child’s school. We can’t wait to see you all again this summer! (Dina the Dino is looking forward to meeting you...)

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
  • Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being
Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM
Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series!

Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, 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

Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms
#grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
  • Drop-in Fish Bowl Craft 🐟🐠Saturday, June 6th, 9 am - 5 pm
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. 
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #fishbowlcraft
  • 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
Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being
Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM
Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series!

Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, 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

Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms
#grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series! Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, 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 Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
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Drop-in Fish Bowl Craft 🐟🐠Saturday, June 6th, 9 am - 5 pm 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. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #fishbowlcraft
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A couple of days ago, Miss Erica completed the last Summer Reading school visit of the 25/26 school year at Cliffwood Elementary! She and Miss Bernadette visited all the MARSD schools (with the exception of Cambridge Park Elementary who visited us!) to promote the library’s Summer Reading program. Summer Reading starts at MAPL on June 27th with an all day kick-off party that you won't want to miss. You can find all the information on our website OR in the virtual backpacks emailed home from your child’s school. We can’t wait to see you all again this summer! (Dina the Dino is looking forward to meeting you...)

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
A couple of days ago, Miss Erica completed the last Summer Reading school visit of the 25/26 school year at Cliffwood Elementary! She and Miss Bernadette visited all the MARSD schools (with the exception of Cambridge Park Elementary who visited us!) to promote the library’s Summer Reading program. Summer Reading starts at MAPL on June 27th with an all day kick-off party that you won't want to miss. You can find all the information on our website OR in the virtual backpacks emailed home from your child’s school. We can’t wait to see you all again this summer! (Dina the Dino is looking forward to meeting you...) QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplteenprograms #mapladultprograms #maplsummerreading #summerreading #summerreading2026 #UnearthAStory #whoisinthedinosaur
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Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being
Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM
Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series!

Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, 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

Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms
#grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
Grandparenting 101: Family Dynamics & Emotional Well-Being Saturday, June 6th @ 2:00PM Grandparenting 101 is a six-part lecture series designed to help today’s grandparents navigate the realities of modern caregiving with confidence. This is our final session in the series! Session 6, Speaker: MAPL’s Social Worker, 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 Registration is open: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=295382 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: lfloyd@mapl.org (our Community Engagement Librarian Laurie Floyd) or James: SocialWork@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #grandparenting101 #librarysocialwork #librarysocialworker #traumainformedcare #boundariesarehealthy #routinesandrituals
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Drop-in Fish Bowl Craft 🐟🐠Saturday, June 6th, 9 am - 5 pm 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. QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #dropincraft #dropincrafts #dropincrafting #fishbowlcraft
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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
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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

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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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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.