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

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MAPL will be closed on Saturday, 9/5 through Monday, 9/7 for the Labor Day weekend

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Summer Reading

Summer Reading started 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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The Matawan Aberdeen Public Library seeks a responsible, detail-oriented individual to join our friendly team.

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Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors! MAPL is making the world's best authors accessible to our patrons

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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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Live Cooking Classes — Enjoy three live cooking classes each month for adults, and two live classes each month for families

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Help us build stronger connections between the library and the people it serves.

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MAPL now provides social work services! For more information.

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College admissions support, including live, expert help with applications, essays, financial aid, admissions interviews and more

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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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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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  • The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
  • September marks National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Did you know that every member of your family can obtain a library card, even if they are as young as one day old? Be sure to sign up for a card for each individual, then download the STELLA app and connect all your cards to it—just in case you forget one at home (or snap a picture of it)! During the month of September, swing by MAPL to snag a library card, renew yours, or just to show off your card-carrying pride, and we’ll reward you with a snazzy MAPL magnet! This nifty gadget’s center pops out, turning it into a frame for your favorite snapshot—be it kids, pets, or you engrossed in a riveting read. Plus, the middle bit keeps you in the loop with our library hours. Dash over as soon as you, because this offer is as fleeting as our supply! Don't forget to pick up a new bookmark as well, we have plenty of cool ones for all ages plus new ones just for Library Card Sign-Up Month! We open tomorrow at 10 am... QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #librarycards #librarycard #LibraryCardSignUp #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #librarycardsignupmonth2026 #allyouneedisalibrarycard #MAPLmagnet #WeAreSTELLA
  • Teen Back to School Crafts 🔖 Monday, September 14th @ 7:00PM **ALMOST FULL, REGISTER NOW** Calling all teens! Can you believe the school year is already underway? Join us as we make some cool and useful crafts to help your school year run smoothly. We’ll make some amazing diamond art bookmarks, and a zipper pull that will look perfect hanging from your bag. There may even be a snack or two. Don’t miss the fun, register today! Open to patrons in grades 6-12. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=398354 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms
The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
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The Matawan Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in person at the Library in the Meeting Room on Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm. This is an open public meeting, therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact Kimberly Paone @ 732-583-9100, or email: kpaone@mapl.org
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September marks National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Did you know that every member of your family can obtain a library card, even if they are as young as one day old? Be sure to sign up for a card for each individual, then download the STELLA app and connect all your cards to it—just in case you forget one at home (or snap a picture of it)! During the month of September, swing by MAPL to snag a library card, renew yours, or just to show off your card-carrying pride, and we’ll reward you with a snazzy MAPL magnet! This nifty gadget’s center pops out, turning it into a frame for your favorite snapshot—be it kids, pets, or you engrossed in a riveting read. Plus, the middle bit keeps you in the loop with our library hours. Dash over as soon as you, because this offer is as fleeting as our supply! Don't forget to pick up a new bookmark as well, we have plenty of cool ones for all ages plus new ones just for Library Card Sign-Up Month! We open tomorrow at 10 am... QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: info@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #librarycards #librarycard #LibraryCardSignUp #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #librarycardsignupmonth2026 #allyouneedisalibrarycard #MAPLmagnet #WeAreSTELLA
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Teen Back to School Crafts 🔖 Monday, September 14th @ 7:00PM **ALMOST FULL, REGISTER NOW** Calling all teens! Can you believe the school year is already underway? Join us as we make some cool and useful crafts to help your school year run smoothly. We’ll make some amazing diamond art bookmarks, and a zipper pull that will look perfect hanging from your bag. There may even be a snack or two. Don’t miss the fun, register today! Open to patrons in grades 6-12. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=398354 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms
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Teen Back to School Crafts 🔖 Monday, September 14th @ 7:00PM **ALMOST FULL, REGISTER NOW** Calling all teens! Can you believe the school year is already underway? Join us as we make some cool and useful crafts to help your school year run smoothly. We’ll make some amazing diamond art bookmarks, and a zipper pull that will look perfect hanging from your bag. There may even be a snack or two. Don’t miss the fun, register today! Open to patrons in grades 6-12. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=398354 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms
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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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