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Memorial Day Closing

The library will be closed on SATURDAY May 23rd through MONDAY May 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday May 26th at 10am.

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Service Interruption

Our STELLA consortium is welcoming the Asbury Park Library as our newest member and some Library Services will be Offline June 15th through 17th! Read more...

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Summer Reading

Summer Reading starts 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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Library Page Job

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

Authors Talk!

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

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Library Chef

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

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Community Engagement

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

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Admissions Coaching

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

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The STELLA App

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The libby App

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June 2026

Thursday June 11

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom
Thursday June 11
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Yoga on Zoom

Description:
NOW EVERY THURSDAY!
For patrons who have difficulty with traditional on-the-floor yoga, try this relaxing alternative with Allison Sorokin!!Allison, E-RYT 500, is the founder of Align Yoga andStrength, 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 isto 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

4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Kid's Passport Club
Thursday June 11
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Kid's Passport Club
MAPL Meeting Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
Welcome back to Kids Passport Club! You don’t have to leave the library to travel the world! Every month we will explore adifferent 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 childre in grades K-5.
Registration is required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb  (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Matt Dinniman
Thursday June 11
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Matt Dinniman

Description:
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

Friday June 12

10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Craft on the Go
Friday June 12
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 12
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 12
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 13

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Clothespin Butterfly Craft
Saturday June 13
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Drop-in Clothespin Butterfly Craft
MAPL Children's Room, 165 Main Street, Matawan 07747 NJ

Description:
As summer arrives, butterflies begin to fill the air with color and beauty. Watch them flutter from flower to flower, bringing joy wherever they go! Come to the Children’s Room and create your very own butterfly to brighten your home. 
Open to children of all ages.
No registration required. 
For questions, contact: Erica Deb   (732) 583-9100   maplkids@mapl.org

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  • Chair Yoga on Zoom - NOW EVERY THURSDAY @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️
For patrons who have difficulty with 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 Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 
Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513
Passcode: 905107
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
  • Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧Thursday,  June 18th @ 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=355849
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
  • Teen K-Pop and Cake Pops 🎶Wednesday, June 17th @ 7:00PM
Let’s celebrate our love of K-Pop with music and snacks! We will listen to music and watch videos while we make a variety of cake pops to enjoy. Hope to see you there!
Open to patrons in grades 6-8.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355954
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #kpop #cakepops
  • Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, June 17th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨
Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity! A librarian will call you the week of the program when your kit is ready to be picked up.  Open to patrons in grades K-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355908
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09
Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319
Passcode: 911638
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
  • 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
  • LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - STAR ANISE (ONLINE CLASS)
Wednesday, June 10th @ 7:30PM
The June Spice Club is Here! This month's highlighted spice: STAR ANISE! Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginning JUNE 6th. (LIMITED SUPPLY - ONE KIT PER HOUSEHOLD - you do not need the spice kit to participate in the online class).
This special class will guide you step by step through making Star Anise Citrus Fruit Salad — exploring the warm, sweet aroma of star anise. Use the spice from your kit to cook along and create a fresh and flavorful dish at home. 
Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class... no special apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime!
To join, visit login.librarychef.com, create your account using your library card, or log in if you already have one.
This program is also available online through the Library Chef Electronic Resource available on our website: www.mapl.org
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #LibraryChef #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #allyouneedisalibrarycard #staranise #pickledwatermelonrind
Chair Yoga on Zoom - NOW EVERY THURSDAY @ 2:00PM 🪑🧘🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️🖥️ For patrons who have difficulty with 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 Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83517216513?pwd=w8gaprbuto8Sc4hd0yYdYUPTDg06ZB.1 Meeting ID: 835 1721 6513 Passcode: 905107 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #chairyoga #chairyogafitness #zoomchairyoga #allisonsorokinyoga #allisonsorokinyogaandfitness #alignyogaandstrength
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Baby Story Time 👶📚🫧Thursday, June 18th @ 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=355849 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #babystorytime📚 #babystorytime
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Teen K-Pop and Cake Pops 🎶Wednesday, June 17th @ 7:00PM Let’s celebrate our love of K-Pop with music and snacks! We will listen to music and watch videos while we make a variety of cake pops to enjoy. Hope to see you there! Open to patrons in grades 6-8. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355954 QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #MAPLteenprograms #teenvolunteering #libraryteens #libraryteensrock #libraryteenevents #libraryteenprogram #libraryteenprograms #kpop #cakepops
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Wacky Wednesday Zoom Craft - Wednesday, June 17th @ 4:30PM 🤪🥳🎨 Join us on Zoom for some crafting fun! We will provide you with a kit of surprise supplies. Log into Zoom and see what we will make together. Don't forget to bring your creativity! A librarian will call you the week of the program when your kit is ready to be picked up. Open to patrons in grades K-5. Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=355908 Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09 Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319 Passcode: 911638 QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: maplkids@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #maplyouthprograms #maplzoomprograms #WackyWednesday #zoomcrafts #zoomcrafting #zoomcraftanoon
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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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LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - STAR ANISE (ONLINE CLASS)
Wednesday, June 10th @ 7:30PM
The June Spice Club is Here! This month's highlighted spice: STAR ANISE! Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginning JUNE 6th. (LIMITED SUPPLY - ONE KIT PER HOUSEHOLD - you do not need the spice kit to participate in the online class).
This special class will guide you step by step through making Star Anise Citrus Fruit Salad — exploring the warm, sweet aroma of star anise. Use the spice from your kit to cook along and create a fresh and flavorful dish at home. 
Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class... no special apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime!
To join, visit login.librarychef.com, create your account using your library card, or log in if you already have one.
This program is also available online through the Library Chef Electronic Resource available on our website: www.mapl.org
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org
#mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #LibraryChef #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #allyouneedisalibrarycard #staranise #pickledwatermelonrind
LIBRARY CHEF - SPICE CLUB - STAR ANISE (ONLINE CLASS) Wednesday, June 10th @ 7:30PM The June Spice Club is Here! This month's highlighted spice: STAR ANISE! Stop by and pick up your Spice Club kit at the Circulation Desk beginning JUNE 6th. (LIMITED SUPPLY - ONE KIT PER HOUSEHOLD - you do not need the spice kit to participate in the online class). This special class will guide you step by step through making Star Anise Citrus Fruit Salad — exploring the warm, sweet aroma of star anise. Use the spice from your kit to cook along and create a fresh and flavorful dish at home. Simple instructions to join our live online cooking class... no special apps or Zoom required. Cannot join live? Watch the replay anytime! To join, visit login.librarychef.com, create your account using your library card, or log in if you already have one. This program is also available online through the Library Chef Electronic Resource available on our website: www.mapl.org QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@mapl.org #mapl165 #aberdeennj #matawannj #maplprograms #mapladultprograms #LibraryChef #digitalresources #libraryelectronicresources #allyouneedisalibrarycard #staranise #pickledwatermelonrind
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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.