Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room this morning to playpretend with our Little People sets. There’s a house that makes sounds and vehicles that roll. And lots of people too!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
When Scott and Teresa learn that their son, Austin, is autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry about his future. However, with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incrediblespirit, they become unbreakable as they find joy, gratitude and couragein the most trying times.
Starring: Zachary Levy, Meghann Fahy
ReleaseDate: 2024
Rating: PG
Duration: 1 hr. 49 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is alsoa great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh… and of course there will also be bubbles. We can’t wait to see you!

Open to children ages 18 months – 5 years and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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/82788604860?pwd=MGfb0Lr44hNapfIaG8MLSbi5qupwrh.1

Meeting ID: 827 8860 4860
Passcode: 550123

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82788604860?pwd=MGfb0Lr44hNapfIaG8MLSbi5qupwrh.1

Description:
This program is ideal for those who have rarely or never used eBay but want to learn about Buying & Selling on it. Mike & Sue Ivankovich will explain the basics of using eBay including: Getting Started; Getting Around eBay; How to Buy on eBay; How to Locate Treasures; Using eBay to Determine the Market Interest & Value in Specific Categories; How to Gauge the Reputation of Sellers & Buyers; What It Costs to Sell; and much more. This program will prepare newer eBay users for eBay 201.

ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89071714734?pwd=oCbDkl07Ce3UKjAH46aPzP5Q2QPsHl.1

Meeting ID: 890 7171 4734
Passcode: 327461

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89071714734?pwd=oCbDkl07Ce3UKjAH46aPzP5Q2QPsHl.1

Description:
Do you love playing with Legos? Well, the library has tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! Join us in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. There may even be a challenge or two! We can’t wait to see you there!

Open to children in grades K-5.
Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

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.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb(732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
The Navesink Brass are a professional brass quintet with a wide and varied repertoire including Classical, Jazz, Rock, patriotic and holiday selections.

Registration required. Must be 18 or older to attend.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott 732-583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
Parrots are amazing, colorful birds that come in all the bright colors of the rainbow—red, green, blue, yellow, andorange! These clever birds are like little comedians because they can copy what humans say, making them great at telling jokes. There are almost 400 different kinds of parrots, and you can find them in warm, sunny places like Australia, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Come join us in the library, where we’ll have a blast making our own colorful parrot crafts!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
National Upsy Daisy Day is a wonderful celebration that inspires everyone to greet each day with positivity and to rise up“gloriously, gratefully, and gleefully” every morning. To join in the festivities, we’re crafting a gratitude flower that you can display on your fridge at home, serving as a daily reminder of all the reasons you love your life!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Calling all board game buffs!
Join us once a month on select Sundays from noon-4:00pm for a modern tabletop gaming shindig. No need to sign up, just mark your calendar!
We’ll have a smorgasbordof games to choose from, ranging from beginner classics like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Codenames, to slightly more complex ones like Wingspan and Everdell. Plus, we’re happy to teach you the ropes if you’re a newbie. Sorry, folks, this is not your grandma’s game night – no Monopoly, Scrabble, or Risk here! And don’t expect any Dungeons and Dragons, Magic,or Warhammer either. This is strictly modern gaming territory. All you need to bring is yourself and your competitive spirit .
Open to anyone 16 and up, or 12 and up if you bring a participating adult.
See you at the tables!

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
Stop by the children’s room this morning to testyour building skills! We have a big bin of foam blocks to play with. We can’t wait to see all the fantastic things you build!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
June 8 is National Best Friends Day and June is Pride Month. We have a story that touches both. After coming out to her parents, an Asian American teenage girl takes off on a road trip to meet her online crush with the help of her nerdy best friend.
A Kanopy Film
Starring: Sabrina Jieafa, Louis Tomeo
Release Date: 2024
Rating: Notrated
Duration: 1 hr. 37 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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/88175162388?pwd=8KIQbofnHRp4JvhbTjjqZ1ElzHx0bt.1

Meeting ID: 881 7516 2388
Passcode: 238249

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88175162388?pwd=8KIQbofnHRp4JvhbTjjqZ1ElzHx0bt.1

Description:
Join us in the meeting room for some fun! We will read a story, play some fun games, and make a special craft! This program is designed for preschool age children to work on understanding concepts and using fine motor skills.

Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Join Alicia Somma-Hodgskin once monthly for 45 minutes of beginner friendly, relaxing meditation on Zoom. Each class willbe held online so you may join from the comfort of your own home. No previous meditation experience is required! There is a misconception that meditation is the absence of thought, but if we define it simply as paying attention, we can recognize that this is a skill we can cultivate. These monthly classes will touch on various ways to meditate, why meditation can be so challenging, how to make this a sustainable regular practice, how meditation changes the brain and nervous system in a positive way, and more. Whether you’re a first timer and venturing into this as a brand new practice or a seasoned meditator who is looking for community, we’d love to have you.

ZOOM INFO:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85319038361?pwd=Q3lINGZ0UFV6d2F4VkJibFFZNWdIZz09

Meeting ID: 853 1903 8361
Passcode: 574394

No registration necessary!

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85319038361?pwd=Q3lINGZ0UFV6d2F4VkJibFFZNWdIZz09

Description:
We invite you to join us for a playful program for our littlest patrons! Our meeting room will be set up as a safe place for babies to explore lots of age-appropriate toys while caregivers can meet and chat. Each month we will put out different toys that make noise, light up, or are just plain fun. We can’t wait to see you!

Open to children ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
The Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the library’s meeting room. This is an open public meeting; therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend.
Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

Description:
This program is ideal for those who are new to selling on eBay and will include: A Brief Review of eBay 101; How to SellItems on eBay; How to Set Prices; How to Sell on eBay; Using Auction,Buy-It-Now, or eBay Store; What It Costs to Sell; How to List an Item; Photographing Items to Sell; and much more. Even intermediate eBay Users will probably learn some valuable tips with this program.

ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89071714734?pwd=oCbDkl07Ce3UKjAH46aPzP5Q2QPsHl.1

Meeting ID: 890 7171 4734
Passcode: 327461

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89071714734?pwd=oCbDkl07Ce3UKjAH46aPzP5Q2QPsHl.1

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.

Forquestions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
For patrons who have difficulty with traditionalon-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/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Meeting ID: 821 4897 2411
Passcode: 782168

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

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.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb(732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Below the surface of the water, is a fish darting to and fro. Small, yet fast, glinting in the sun. Come to the Children’s Room and make your own beautiful fish, dotted with sequins, so it can also glimmer in the summer sunlight.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Father’s Day is here! Let’s launch into creativity and whip up a cosmic craft that’ll make Dad feel like the superstarof the universe!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stories and legends, heroes and villains, battles of good and evil on a (potentially) cosmic scale… and helping a local villager find their lost pet! Pathfinder is a Table Top Role Playing Game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Yet, where Dungeons and Dragons lets the dice decide your character traits, Pathfinder allows YOU to assemble your character (more like a Lego set) where you pick and choose the abilities, skills, and stats you want as you level up.

If you have never played before it doesn’t matter, these games will aim to be simple enough for new players to pick it up and play, while being engaging enough for experienced players to be interested. It’s recommend to bring a set of dice (composed of a 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 sided die), a pencil, and a character sheet (or just the dice and a tablet if you prefer PDFs.)
Our master moderator has extra supplies in case you forget something, or if youare simply curious about the game.
Open to ages 16 and up, no registration necessary. See you all there!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Stories and legends, heroes and villains, battles of good and evil on a (potentially) cosmic scale… and helping a local villager find their lost pet! Pathfinder is a Table Top Role Playing Game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Yet, where Dungeons and Dragons lets the dice decide your character traits, Pathfinder allows YOU to assemble your character (more like a Lego set) where you pick and choose the abilities, skills, and stats you want as you level up.

If you have never played before it doesn’t matter, these games will aim to be simple enough for new players to pick it up and play, while being engaging enough for experienced players to be interested. It’s recommend to bring a set of dice (composed of a 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 sided die), a pencil, and a character sheet (or just the dice and a tablet if you prefer PDFs.)
Our master moderator has extra supplies in case you forget something, or if youare simply curious about the game.
Open to ages 16 and up, no registration necessary. See you all there!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Stories and legends, heroes and villains, battles of good and evil on a (potentially) cosmic scale… and helping a local villager find their lost pet! Pathfinder is a Table Top Role Playing Game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Yet, where Dungeons and Dragons lets the dice decide your character traits, Pathfinder allows YOU to assemble your character (more like a Lego set) where you pick and choose the abilities, skills, and stats you want as you level up.

If you have never played before it doesn’t matter, these games will aim to be simple enough for new players to pick it up and play, while being engaging enough for experienced players to be interested. It’s recommend to bring a set of dice (composed of a 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 sided die), a pencil, and a character sheet (or just the dice and a tablet if you prefer PDFs.)
Our master moderator has extra supplies in case you forget something, or if youare simply curious about the game.
Open to ages 16 and up, no registration necessary. See you all there!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room this morning to playwith our marble music track. You can change the sounds it makes and experiment with scales, pitch, and tone. What song will you make?

Open tochildren of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out.
Starring: Egill Ólafsson, Kōki
Release Date: 2023
Rating: R
Duration: 2 hr. 1 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
On the third Monday of every month we will be offering English Language Conversation.
This is a chance to practice your English. Anyone is welcome. We will work together to practice fluency.
No registration required.

El tercer lunes de cada mes ofreceremos conversación en inglés. Es una oportunidad para practicar tu inglés. Todos son bienvenidos. Trabajaremos juntos para mejorar tu fluidez. No es necesario registrarse.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott 732-583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
Lego Club is so nice we’re doing it twice! Join us for our second Lego Club session of the month in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. We have tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! There may even be a challenge or two! We can’t wait to see you there!

Open to children in grades K-5.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb(732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
🟣(Virtual program) Registration required.
🔴Register online, and receive the zoom link to the event.
🟢Schedule a time to pick up your bingo supplies; please be sure to pick up your supplies prior to the program…
🔵Small (non-cash) prizes are waiting to be won
🟡Must be a MAPL card holder and at least 18 years old to participate
🟠The Zoom info will be emailed to you before the program!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott 732-583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN – HYPERTENSION/BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Do you know your numbers? Join us and learn how to manage your blood pressure and control your cholesterol. Learn the difference between good and bad cholesterol, treatment options, and risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

Blood Pressure screenings to follow the lecture.

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/87640928089?pwd=4umA3eqd1SiiKWUKQaApjSXhmcXYX7.1

Meeting ID: 876 4092 8089
Passcode: 233767

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87640928089?pwd=4umA3eqd1SiiKWUKQaApjSXhmcXYX7.1

Description:
This program will review some eBay Buying & Selling Basics…and then move on to: Buying Tips & Strategies; How to Use Automated Sniping Software When Buying; Writing Descriptions that Sell; Good Photography is Key; Listing More Items in Less Time; Accurately Describing Condition; Dealing with the eBay Seller Dashboard; How to Reduce Shipping Costs to Put More Money In Your Pocket; Tips on Managing your eBay Business; much more.

ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89071714734?pwd=oCbDkl07Ce3UKjAH46aPzP5Q2QPsHl.1

Meeting ID: 890 7171 4734
Passcode: 327461

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89071714734?pwd=oCbDkl07Ce3UKjAH46aPzP5Q2QPsHl.1

Description:
Southern New Jersey was a hotbed of slave fugitives, freedmen and abolitionists in the Civil War era. Activists such as Harriet Tubman, Abigail Goodwin and Benjamin Sheppard assisted runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad in daring flights at night in the forests of the Pine Barrens. Abolitionists flashed lights from their boats in the marshlands of the Delaware Bay to signal to agents on land that fugitive slaves were on board. Please join us in celebration of Juneteenth as author Ellen D. Alford recounts compelling narratives of abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey.

Ellen D. Alford is a native South Jersey resident and local historian who researches and writes about the Underground Railroad, slavery, abolition and Harriet Tubman in South Jersey. A graduate of Howard University, Allen is a former newspaper correspondent, public school educator and a college/university administrator. She has published articles in the Vineland Historical Magazine and the Bulletinof the Gloucester County Historical Society.

We will be broadcasting this live author event in our Meeting Room at MAPL; you will be able to ask questions, no registration required!

Description:
Have you ever watched a worm? They are fascinating creatures that help keep soil healthy. This month in Stories & STEM, we are going to learn all about wonderful, wondrous worms. After learning some important facts, we will have some fun conducting an experiment to help save a friendly (and delicious) worm. Finally, we will hear a fun story about how a young worm spends his day. Make sure to register today!

Open to children in grades 1-5.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
For more information, please email our moderator, Susan Pike:

pikesusan120@gmail.com

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

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.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb(732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Summer Reading is an incentive program to keep kids reading all summer long. This year our theme is Color Our World! Patrons can sign up for Summer Reading and log their books, get raffle tickets, and win prizes!

We are having a RAINBOW party for Kick-off Day! Cometo the library where we will have all sorts of bright and colorful art, a scavenger hunt, and much more!

Open to children and teens of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Drop into the library and test your memory. There will be multiple summer themed memory match games to play. Solve one or all the puzzles and you win a prize. (One prize per child.)

Open to allages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stories and legends, heroes and villains, battles of good and evil on a (potentially) cosmic scale… and helping a local villager find their lost pet! Pathfinder is a Table Top Role Playing Game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Yet, where Dungeons and Dragons lets the dice decide your character traits, Pathfinder allows YOU to assemble your character (more like a Lego set) where you pick and choose the abilities, skills, and stats you want as you level up.

If you have never played before it doesn’t matter, these games will aim to be simple enough for new players to pick it up and play, while being engaging enough for experienced players to be interested. It’s recommend to bring a set of dice (composed of a 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 sided die), a pencil, and a character sheet (or just the dice and a tablet if you prefer PDFs.)
Our master moderator has extra supplies in case you forget something, or if youare simply curious about the game.
Open to ages 16 and up, no registration necessary. See you all there!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Stop buy the library this morning to build a tiny village with our wooden blocks. Can you make a fire station? How about agrocery store? And don’t forget to build the most important building… the library!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
As we enter our Summer Reading Program, with its theme of Color Our World, we go forward with films with colors in theirtitles. Let’s have fun!

This documentary explores New York City’s beloved Ukrainian restaurant Veselka, best known for its borscht and varenyky, but it has become a beacon of hope for Ukraine. As the second-generation owner Tom Birchard reluctantly retires after 54 years, his son Jason faces the pressures of stepping into his father’s shoes as the war in Ukraine impacts his family and staff. Various politicians appear in interviews.
A Kanopy film
Starring: David Duchovny, narrator
Release Date: 2024
Rating: Not rated
Duration: 1 hr. 46 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Join us outside in the library’s back yard for story time on the grass! We will pop up our tent and read books, sing songs, and have a snack. Weather permitting.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Join a teen volunteer from the Academy of AlliedHealth and Science to make the clay creations of your dreams with air dryclay! Bring your skills and your imagination for a fun afternoon!

Open to children ages 7-10.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
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.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319
Passcode: 911638

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

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/83123002094?pwd=f5Tgqh5Vng5hgcfrvi9w8q8vfTVnpm.1

Meeting ID: 831 2300 2094
Passcode: 061917

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83123002094?pwd=f5Tgqh5Vng5hgcfrvi9w8q8vfTVnpm.1

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 patronsages 6-18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
For patrons who have difficulty with traditionalon-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/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Meeting ID: 821 4897 2411
Passcode: 782168

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Description:
Welcome back to Tween Time! As always, we’ll begin by picking our Tween Spotlight Book of the Month. After that, we will create some cool duct tape bookmarks to hold our places all summer long. Last, but not least, we will wrap things up by playing/building with Jenga and domino tiles. Make sure you don’t miss it!

Open to childrenentering grades 4-6.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Don’t let your summer reading adventures drift away like the tide! Make a pair of beautiful bookmarks that will not only keep your place in those captivating beach reads but also add a splash of creativity to your reading experience. With personalized bookmarks in hand, you can dive into your stories without fear of losing your spot!

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

Description:
This summer we are coloring our world. To do that you need to have supplies. Drop-in and make a paint palette and brush tostart adding your own splashes of color to your world.

Open to all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Swing by the Children’s Room and dive into a world of fun with our Magna-Tiles! We’ve got a whole new menagerie of animal buddies ready to join in, so you can create a zoo, aquarium, or any wild wonderland your heart dreams up. We’re on the edge of our seats to seewhere your imagination will lead!

Open to children of all ages.

Noregistration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room today to make some art with stampers! We have all sorts of shapes and designs and lots of colorful ink pads for you to use. Will you make a card? A picture to hang on the fridge? Whatever you make, we’re sure it will be beautiful!

Open tochildren of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga v France Rugby World Cup game — even if that means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn’t exist and Maka has four weeks to make one.
A Kanopy film from New Zealand
Starring: John-Paul Foliaki
Release Date: 2023
Rating: Not rated
Duration: 1 hr 25 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Welcome in summer with relaxing yoga taught by our fabulous instructor. Stretch and find mindfulness as you envision the next two months, free of school and full of exciting opportunities.

Open to patrons entering grades 6-8.

Registration is required.

NOTE: Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat or beach towel!

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is alsoa great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh… and of course there will also be bubbles. We can’t wait to see you!

Open to children ages 18 months – 5 years and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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/82117431066?pwd=ejl9SfFhE1ZHbiIH1wI2Fna4IyH52H.1

Meeting ID: 821 1743 1066
Passcode: 614232

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82117431066?pwd=ejl9SfFhE1ZHbiIH1wI2Fna4IyH52H.1

Description:
Swing by the library and grab a Craft on the Go.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

Description:
The library is closed on Friday, 7/4 for the Fourth of July!

Description:
It’s summertime! Grills are firing up and everyone is enjoying a summery barbecue. What better way to end a delicious BBQ than with a cool refreshing slice of mouthwatering watermelon! Come to theChildren’s Room to make a watermelon suncatcher to enjoy on hot, sunny days.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land, Sorry, No Stress Chess, Connect 4, Bugs in the Kitchen, Life… you guessed it, it’s board game Sunday!! Come by and play a game with your family and friends.

Open to children of all ages and their families.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room this morning to testyour throwing skills. We will have a bunch of bean bags waiting for you. Can you throw them into the nets, boards, and buckets that are set up? We think you can!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
In celebration of our Summer Reading Program with its theme of Color Our World, we have chosen films with colors in their titles. Let’s have fun!

The film that began a long comic series, 60 years ago. A European thief plans to steal a diamond, but he’s not theonly one with his eyes on the famous jewel known as the Pink Panther. His nephew also aims to steal the gem, and to frame Charles for the crime.Blundering French police inspector Jacques Clouseau intercedes but finds his career, and his freedom, jeopardized.
Starring: Peter Sellers, David Niven
Release Date: 1964
Rating: Not Rated
Duration: 1 hr. 53 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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/82859207415?pwd=naug9vLnvOtOD5o8aNmGxzGdaoCN0d.1

Meeting ID: 828 5920 7415
Passcode: 928845

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82859207415?pwd=naug9vLnvOtOD5o8aNmGxzGdaoCN0d.1

Description:
Join us outside in the library’s back yard for story time on the grass! We will pop up our tent and read books, sing songs, and have a snack. Weather permitting.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Note: This program is offered in Spanish.

Únase a nosotros en la sala de reuniones para ver una proyección virtual del autor e ilustrador, Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca. Desde demostraciones de libros de cocina y talleres de cómics hasta creación de máscaras y clases de idiomas, esta biblioteca tiene algo para todos los gustos y Lobito está deseando mostrárselo.

Raúl the Third usa su cultura y su experiencia de crecer en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México para inspirar su arte y sus historias. Se animará a los estudiantes a explorar su mundo a través de una perspectiva creativa.

Abierto a niños y familias de todo tipo.

No es necesario registrarse.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Join us in the meeting room to watch a virtual screening of author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library’s Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations andcomics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you.

Raúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens.

Open to childrenand families of all kinds.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Join Alicia Somma-Hodgskin once monthly for 45 minutes of beginner friendly, relaxing meditation on Zoom. Each class willbe held online so you may join from the comfort of your own home. No previous meditation experience is required! There is a misconception that meditation is the absence of thought, but if we define it simply as paying attention, we can recognize that this is a skill we can cultivate. These monthly classes will touch on various ways to meditate, why meditation can be so challenging, how to make this a sustainable regular practice, how meditation changes the brain and nervous system in a positive way, and more. Whether you’re a first timer and venturing into this as a brand new practice or a seasoned meditator who is looking for community, we’d love to have you.

ZOOM INFO:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85319038361?pwd=Q3lINGZ0UFV6d2F4VkJibFFZNWdIZz09

Meeting ID: 853 1903 8361
Passcode: 574394

No registration necessary!

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85319038361?pwd=Q3lINGZ0UFV6d2F4VkJibFFZNWdIZz09

Description:
The Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the library’s meeting room. This is an open public meeting; therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend.

Contact: Kimberly Paone732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

Description:
Children ages 2-8 are invited to experience Sound Stage 4 Kids! Participants will have the opportunity to hear live music right here in our meeting room! Get ready to dance!

Open to children ages 2-8.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
For patrons who have difficulty with traditionalon-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/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Meeting ID: 821 4897 2411
Passcode: 782168

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Description:
We hope you are enjoying the summer celebrating with us as we Color Our World! In keeping with our theme, this month’s Stories & STEM explores what’s behind the colors artists use in their masterpieces. We’ll hear about the science of colors and pigments and thenconduct a fun experiment. Finally, we’ll finish up by hearing a beautiful story about a young artist. Make sure not to miss it!

Open to children entering grades 1-5.

Registration is required.

For questions,contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

Description:
Join us after hours for some pizza and Christmasy fun! We will watch a few Christmas movies, try our hand at Christmas trivia, and play a fantastic holiday game. We will end the night with some Grinch-approved treats!

Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.

Registration and signed permission slip required.

For questions, contact:Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
On July 12, 1916, Matawan Creek had a surprisevisitor—a shark! Sharks aren’t usually seen in freshwater, but this Bull shark decided to shake things up. The event made global headlines andeven inspired the blockbuster movie Jaws! While sharks have a bit of a bad rep, most are about as dangerous as your pet goldfish. So, swim over to the library to dive into the jaw-dropping story of the Matawan shark attack and channel your inner artist with a shark craft!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
See what SNAP can do for you! New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Representatives from the Tzu Chi Foundation (a humanitarian non-profit organization) will answer your questions about SNAP, the Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, or the Work First New Jersey/General Assistance program.

For those who are interested in applying for this benefit, we can help with pre-screening for eligibility, and assist you to complete and submit the application. For current recipients, we can answer or guide you to keeping benefits based on our best knowledge and experience.

WFNJ/ TANF: New Jersey’s program for families is known as Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
WFNJ/GA: NJ also has a program for single adults and couples without dependent children, known as Work First New Jersey/General Assistance.

QUESTIONS? Contact as at 732.583.9100 or info@mapl.org
Or call the Tzu Chi Foundation directly at 732.518.8405

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room today to play with our Straws and Connectors set! You could use them to build a bridge, or a tower, or maybe a space ship to take you right out of this world. Whatever you build, we can’t wait to see it!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732)583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Calling all board game buffs!
Join us once a month on select Sundays from noon-4:00pm for a modern tabletop gaming shindig. No need to sign up, just mark your calendar!
We’ll have a smorgasbordof games to choose from, ranging from beginner classics like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Codenames, to slightly more complex ones like Wingspan and Everdell. Plus, we’re happy to teach you the ropes if you’re a newbie. Sorry, folks, this is not your grandma’s game night – no Monopoly, Scrabble, or Risk here! And don’t expect any Dungeons and Dragons, Magic,or Warhammer either. This is strictly modern gaming territory. All you need to bring is yourself and your competitive spirit .
Open to anyone 16 and up, or 12 and up if you bring a participating adult.
See you at the tables!

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
Swing by the children’s room to play with our cool Code-a-pillars! We have lots of pieces for you to click together to make our light-up friends zigzag around the room. Can you make the Code-a-pillar go in a circle? Or maybe in a squiggly line? We look forward to seeingthe patterns you create!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
In celebration of our Summer Reading Program with its theme of Color Our World, we have chosen films with colors in their titles. Let’s have fun!

In 2014, BuzzFeed writer Matt Stopera’s phone was stolen in NYC. A year later, photos mysteriously appeared in hisiPhoto stream. Matt wrote an article about it which went viral in China,where internet users identified the man as Brother Orange. In China, Matt became an instant celebrity. He and Brother Orange formed a deep friendship that transcended cultural and language barriers. When Brother Orangevisited the US, Matt came out to his new friend. Years later, after enduring the pandemic apart, Brother Orange recorded a hopeful video message, expressing his wish to reunite with Matt.
Documentary. A Kanopy Film
Starring: Matt Stopera, Li Hongjun
Release Date: 2025
Rating: Notrated
Duration: 1 hr. 21 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Join us in the meeting room to learn about, andmake your own, zines! G.R. Lear from Wonder Comics will lead is through the process of making an original work. At the end of the program, participants will showcase their creations.

Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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 patronsages 6-18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Do you love playing with Legos? Well, the library has tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! Join us in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. There may even be a challenge or two! We can’t wait to see you there!

Open to children in grades K-5.
Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
🟣(Virtual program) Registration required.
🔴Register online, and receive the zoom link to the event.
🟢Schedule a time to pick up your bingo supplies; please be sure to pick up your supplies prior to the program…
🔵Small (non-cash) prizes are waiting to be won
🟡Must be a MAPL card holder and at least 18 years old to participate
🟠The Zoom info will be emailed to you before the program!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott 732-583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
Children ages 6-10 are invited to practice yoga in the meeting room. Our trained instructor will get them stretching and posing, and having lots of fun! Bring a mat or a towel and wear comfortable clothing.

Open to children ages 6-10.

Registration is required.

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/86558222901?pwd=fsuRaWJvwmEQaw8RWQlgaqJLip1kaH.1

Meeting ID: 865 5822 2901
Passcode: 811849

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86558222901?pwd=fsuRaWJvwmEQaw8RWQlgaqJLip1kaH.1

Description:
Participants will learn how to decoupage and decorate sea shells to create a colorful keepsake trinket bowl.

Registration required, must be a MAPL patron and at least 18 years old to attend.

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: jelliott@lmxac.org

Description:
Join us in the meeting room for some fun! We will read a story, play some fun games, and make a special craft! This program is designed for preschool age children to work on understanding concepts and using fine motor skills.

Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Get ready to be amazed with a magic show at the library! We are continuing our summer of fun with some tricks and surprises thanks to I See Magic. Are you ready to be surprised?

Open to children ages 5 and up.

Registration is required.

Description:
For more information, please email our moderator, Susan Pike:

pikesusan120@gmail.com

Description:
MAPL ADULTS, come grab a craft-on-the-go!
Eachbag will contain the supplies to make a sweet little kawaii succulent plant that you can enjoy in any season.
Pick up at the Reference Desk.

NORESERVATIONS will be accepted for this craft – first come, first serve,one per family, while supplies last.

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 oremail: mapladults@lmxac.org

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

Description:
Do you have a day with nothing planned this summer? Stop by the Teen Place to grab a craft on the go to make at home whenever you have some free time. Everything you need will be included in the bag. Beat the boredom and have some creative fun!

Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

Description:
Our summer reading program has reached its half-way point! We have been having a fabulous time celebrating our theme, “Color Our World!” Today’s half-way party will be an art extravaganza! We will have lots of fun activities, including bracelet making, model magic sculpting, and more! Make sure to come by and add your artistic flairto the fun!

Open to children and teens of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Drop into the Children’s Room this morning to play with our Magna-Tiles. We have some new animal friends to go with our tiles so you can build a zoo, or an aquarium, or anyplace else where you might find wild creatures. We can’t wait to see where your imagination takes you!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stories and legends, heroes and villains, battles of good and evil on a (potentially) cosmic scale… and helping a local villager find their lost pet! Pathfinder is a Table Top Role Playing Game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Yet, where Dungeons and Dragons lets the dice decide your character traits, Pathfinder allows YOU to assemble your character (more like a Lego set) where you pick and choose the abilities, skills, and stats you want as you level up.

If you have never played before it doesn’t matter, these games will aim to be simple enough for new players to pick it up and play, while being engaging enough for experienced players to be interested. It’s recommend to bring a set of dice (composed of a 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 sided die), a pencil, and a character sheet (or just the dice and a tablet if you prefer PDFs.)
Our master moderator has extra supplies in case you forget something, or if youare simply curious about the game.
Open to ages 16 and up, no registration necessary. See you all there!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Stories and legends, heroes and villains, battles of good and evil on a (potentially) cosmic scale… and helping a local villager find their lost pet! Pathfinder is a Table Top Role Playing Game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Yet, where Dungeons and Dragons lets the dice decide your character traits, Pathfinder allows YOU to assemble your character (more like a Lego set) where you pick and choose the abilities, skills, and stats you want as you level up.

If you have never played before it doesn’t matter, these games will aim to be simple enough for new players to pick it up and play, while being engaging enough for experienced players to be interested. It’s recommend to bring a set of dice (composed of a 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 sided die), a pencil, and a character sheet (or just the dice and a tablet if you prefer PDFs.)
Our master moderator has extra supplies in case you forget something, or if youare simply curious about the game.
Open to ages 16 and up, no registration necessary. See you all there!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room today to play with our new blocks. They look just like the blocks you use in Minecraft. What kind of world will you build in our library?

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
In celebration of our Summer Reading Program with its theme of Color Our World, we have chosen films with colors in their titles. Let’s have fun!

On one of trapped housewife Evelyn Couch’sweekly nursing home visits, she encounters Ninny Threadgoode, a colorful old woman who brightens Evelyn’s outlook by sharing tender, and sometimes shocking, tales from her past. As Ninny recounts the exploits of her free-spirited sister-in-law Idgie (Mary Stuart Masterson), owner of a small Alabama café in the 1920s, and the bond Idgie shared with her friend Ruth (Mary-Louise Parker), Evelyn gains the confidence to change her own life for the better.
Starring: Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy
Release Date: 1991
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 2 hr. 10 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
On the third Monday of every month we will be offering English Language Conversation.
This is a chance to practice your English. Anyone is welcome. We will work together to practice fluency.
No registration required.

El tercer lunes de cada mes ofreceremos conversación en inglés. Es una oportunidad para practicar tu inglés. Todos son bienvenidos. Trabajaremos juntos para mejorar tu fluidez. No es necesario registrarse.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott 732-583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
We invite you to join us for a playful program for our littlest patrons! Our meeting room will be set up as a safe place for babies to explore lots of age-appropriate toys while caregivers can meet and chat. Each month we will put out different toys that make noise, light up, or are just plain fun. We can’t wait to see you!

Open to children ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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/81823875568?pwd=Us5fn1szvecapmmKIBmbCZE4qHPxtl.1

Meeting ID: 818 2387 5568
Passcode: 015531

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81823875568?pwd=Us5fn1szvecapmmKIBmbCZE4qHPxtl.1

Description:
For patrons who have difficulty with traditionalon-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/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Meeting ID: 821 4897 2411
Passcode: 782168

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Description:
Summer is the perfect time for Tween Time! We’ll start by picking our Tween Spotlight Book of the Month. Next, we will continue to Color Our World by creating some Picasso-inspired self-portraits. Finally, we will finish up with some old school tabletop games. It’s going to be a great time, so register today!

Open to children entering grades 4-6.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
MAPL ADULTS, come make an super colorful craft to celebrate our summer reading theme!

Registration required, must be a MAPL patron and at least 18 years old to attend.

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: jelliott@lmxac.org

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

Description:
Young scientists are in for a treat with a hands-on program about the exciting world of plants! Join us in the meeting room with our guest from Mad Science! There will be experiments, activities, and lots of fun while we learn about things that grow.

Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Please note time change for today’s Club meeting.

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

Description:
Let your creativity soar in the Children’s Room today! We have lots of colorful pipe cleaners, and we want to see what you can make with them. Maybe a bracelet, or maybe a giraffe with a super long neck. Whatever you make, it’s going to be amazing.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact:Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Children are invited to get fit and celebrate our summer theme Color Our World! Wear comfy clothes and get ready to read,move, and get creative!

Open to children ages 4-9.

Registration isrequired.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
We have all sorts of blocks at the library, buttoday is all about Mega Bloks! Come to the Children’s Room this morning to play and build.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
In celebration of our Summer Reading Program with its theme of Color Our World, we have chosen films with colors in their titles. Let’s have fun!

After his release from prison, Jake reunites with his brother, Elwood, collectively known as the Blues Brothers. Jake’s first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced theycan earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi
Release Date: 1980
Rating: R
Duration: 2 hr. 13 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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.

Forquestions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
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.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319
Passcode: 911638

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

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/86928742991?pwd=oSt5BCKI3Pgefjlat72SWUjhRUemoe.1

Meeting ID: 869 2874 2991
Passcode: 451847

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86928742991?pwd=oSt5BCKI3Pgefjlat72SWUjhRUemoe.1

Description:
Library books can’t last forever, but we havean exciting way to use some old ones to create art! Join us in the meeting room and learn how to make an old book into a personalized workspace. Wewill learn the techniques from Creativebug and work on our own projects together.

Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Lego Club is so nice we’re doing it twice! Join us for our second Lego Club session of the month in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. We have tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! There may even be a challenge or two! We can’t wait to see you there!

Open to children in grades K-5.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb(732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

Description:
Join us in the meeting room to flex your sciencemuscles. Our friends from Mad Science will be here to mix it up with someawesome chemistry experiments.

Open to children ages 5-12.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Come to the Children’s Room today to see what you can make with our foam dinosaur bones. Will you build a scary T-Rex? Howabout a long-necked Apatosaurus? Maybe you will create a dinosaur that has never been discovered before! Whatever it is, we are sure it will be fun.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Calling all board game buffs!
Join us once a month on select Sundays from noon-4:00pm for a modern tabletop gaming shindig. No need to sign up, just mark your calendar!
We’ll have a smorgasbordof games to choose from, ranging from beginner classics like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Codenames, to slightly more complex ones like Wingspan and Everdell. Plus, we’re happy to teach you the ropes if you’re a newbie. Sorry, folks, this is not your grandma’s game night – no Monopoly, Scrabble, or Risk here! And don’t expect any Dungeons and Dragons, Magic,or Warhammer either. This is strictly modern gaming territory. All you need to bring is yourself and your competitive spirit .
Open to anyone 16 and up, or 12 and up if you bring a participating adult.
See you at the tables!

QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
Do you love bowling? Do you love things that aretropical? How about pineapples and coconuts? Then today is for you! Stop by the library and try to get a strike with our pineapple bowling set! If you knock down all the pineapples, Miss Jennifer will even give you a prize. Sweet!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Vroom, vroom! Stop by the Children’s Room this morning to practice your driving! We have lots of cars to play with and some roads to drive them on. Bring your imaginary driving skills!

Open tochildren of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
In celebration of our Summer Reading Program with its theme of Color Our World, we have chosen films with colors in their titles. Let’s have fun!

This quirky British indie film is based onthe critically acclaimed graphic novel, DAYS OF THE BAGNOLD SUMMER. It is a funny yet sweet coming-of-age story about single motherhood, Metallica and the slow drag of summer days. Daniel was supposed to spend the summer with his dad and his dad’s new wife in Florida, but when his dad cancels the trip Daniel and his mom suddenly face the prospect of six long weekstogether. An epic war of wills ensues in their suburban home as Daniel just wants to listen to heavy metal and start a band while his mom hopes to rekindle the fun times they used to have together.
A Kanopy Film
Starring: Monica Dolan, Eric Cave
Release Date: 2021
Rating: Not rated
Duration: 1 hr. 25 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Our friends from Arrayscape Gaming will join us in the meeting room to learn some coding through a Minecraft adventure. Show off your skills as we work together to build and complete challenges.

Open to children ages 9-12.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Join us outside in the library’s new butterfly garden for story time on the grass! We will pop up our tent and read books, sing songs, and have a snack. Weather permitting.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Do you love playing with Legos? Well, the library has tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! Join us in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. There may even be a challenge or two! We can’t wait to see you there!

Open to children in grades K-5.
Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Are you ready to stretch? Our trained instructorwill get you stretching and posing, and having lots of fun! Bring a mat or a towel and wear comfortable clothing.

Open to children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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/88018198220?pwd=0aYgflEN8tCsK50vi5wQw0lbn7m6Uu.1

Meeting ID: 880 1819 8220
Passcode: 207231

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88018198220?pwd=0aYgflEN8tCsK50vi5wQw0lbn7m6Uu.1

Description:
We’re still having fun with our Color Our World summer reading theme and we hope you are too!

What’s more fun thana colorful balloon? This month in Stories & STEM we are going to see if we can use a pin to NOT pop a balloon. Sounds impossible? You will have to join us to find out. We’ll start by watching a video on how and why balloons pop, then we will conduct an experiment to see if we can keep our balloons from popping. Finally, we will hear a sweet story about a boy, a bear, and a balloon. We hope to see you there!

Open to children entering grades 1-5.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

Description:
Come to the library after hours for a night of art and delicious refreshers. We will start with pizza, then we will paintour canvases together. While we paint, we will design our own lemonade refreshers with lots of fruity and delicious add-ins. No Lock-in is complete without a yummy dessert to end the night!

Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.

Registration and signed permission slip required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Everyone loves a rainbow! They look so magical in the sky after a rainstorm. Come to the Children’s Room to make a rainbowcard to place on your tabletop or give it to a friend or family member and watch them smile. Nature has so much to offer in making us happy.

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
See what SNAP can do for you! New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmers markets. Representatives from the Tzu Chi Foundation (a humanitarian non-profit organization) will answer your questions about SNAP, the Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, or the Work First New Jersey/General Assistance program.

For those who are interested in applying for this benefit, we can help with pre-screening for eligibility, and assist you to complete and submit the application. For current recipients, we can answer or guide you to keeping benefits based on our best knowledge and experience.

WFNJ/ TANF: New Jersey’s program for families is known as Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
WFNJ/GA: NJ also has a program for single adults and couples without dependent children, known as Work First New Jersey/General Assistance.

QUESTIONS? Contact as at 732.583.9100 or info@mapl.org
Or call the Tzu Chi Foundation directly at 732.518.8405

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Department to have some fun with our puppets! We have animals and bugs, kings and queens, and lots more fun friends for you to meet. Maybe you can open the red curtains inour play area and put on a show!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stories and legends, heroes and villains, battles of good and evil on a (potentially) cosmic scale… and helping a local villager find their lost pet! Pathfinder is a Table Top Role Playing Game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Yet, where Dungeons and Dragons lets the dice decide your character traits, Pathfinder allows YOU to assemble your character (more like a Lego set) where you pick and choose the abilities, skills, and stats you want as you level up.

If you have never played before it doesn’t matter, these games will aim to be simple enough for new players to pick it up and play, while being engaging enough for experienced players to be interested. It’s recommend to bring a set of dice (composed of a 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 sided die), a pencil, and a character sheet (or just the dice and a tablet if you prefer PDFs.)
Our master moderator has extra supplies in case you forget something, or if youare simply curious about the game.
Open to ages 16 and up, no registration necessary. See you all there!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Bring the whole family to enjoy that classic stacking game, Jenga. Can you remove blocks without knocking the tower down?We’d love for you to stop by the Children’s Room and give it a try!

Open to children of all ages and their families.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
In celebration of our Summer Reading Program with its theme of Color Our World, we have chosen films with colors in their titles. Let’s have fun!

BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn.When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimatetest – loyalty to his marriage or his country.
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender
Release Date: 2025
Rating: R
Duration: 1hr. 33 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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/82396731296?pwd=vcGkMwQadAkEiN24SLPpoSNp9b174u.1

Meeting ID: 823 9673 1296
Passcode: 897491

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82396731296?pwd=vcGkMwQadAkEiN24SLPpoSNp9b174u.1

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.

Forquestions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Join Alicia Somma-Hodgskin once monthly for 45 minutes of beginner friendly, relaxing meditation on Zoom. Each class willbe held online so you may join from the comfort of your own home. No previous meditation experience is required! There is a misconception that meditation is the absence of thought, but if we define it simply as paying attention, we can recognize that this is a skill we can cultivate. These monthly classes will touch on various ways to meditate, why meditation can be so challenging, how to make this a sustainable regular practice, how meditation changes the brain and nervous system in a positive way, and more. Whether you’re a first timer and venturing into this as a brand new practice or a seasoned meditator who is looking for community, we’d love to have you.

ZOOM INFO:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85319038361?pwd=Q3lINGZ0UFV6d2F4VkJibFFZNWdIZz09

Meeting ID: 853 1903 8361
Passcode: 574394

No registration necessary!

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85319038361?pwd=Q3lINGZ0UFV6d2F4VkJibFFZNWdIZz09

Description:
The Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the library’s meeting room. This is an open public meeting; therefore, members of the community are welcome to attend.

Contact: Kimberly Paone732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

Description:
Join us in the meeting room for some fun! We will read a story, play some fun games, and make a special craft! This program is designed for preschool age children to work on understanding concepts and using fine motor skills.

Open to children ages 3-5.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
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/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Meeting ID: 821 4897 2411
Passcode: 782168

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Description:
Welcome back to Tween Time! Join us as we pick our Tween Spotlight Book of the Month. After that, we will put our art skills to work by decorating cork boards to hold all our important papers. We’ll finish up with a fun game or two. Don’t miss out, register today!

Open to children entering grades 4-6.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet (Ewan McGregor), who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club’s most notorious and beautiful star (Nicole Kidman).

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman
Release Date: 2001
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 2 hr. 7 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

Description:
Stop by the Teen Place to unwind and make a coolcraft! We will have everything you need to make some beautiful creations to take home.

Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
We are saying goodbye to our Summer Reading program with Multimedia Mayhem! Join us for lots of art made from all different supplies. And guess what. There will be a face painter too! Don’t forget, this is your last chance to check in with your reading log and get someraffle tickets!

Open to children and teens of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room to play with some puzzles! We will have puzzles big and small for you piece together. We can’twait to see you!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Come and picnic in the library! We have play food for you to pack in a basket and a blanket to sit on so you can picnic with your child. Maybe you can read some books together too! Hope the ants don’t carry off the ice cream!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down. A MPLC film
Starring: Steve Coogan, Tomas Pozzi
Release Date: 2025
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 1 hr. 50 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
We want to thank our Teen Volunteers for all their help this summer. If you were a Summer Reading Volunteer, you are invited to come to the library for some ice cream, games, and giveaways. We will also have your volunteer certificates ready at this time.

NOTE- This event will take place outside near the benches behind the library.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
On the third Monday of every month we will be offering English Language Conversation.
This is a chance to practice your English. Anyone is welcome. We will work together to practice fluency.
No registration required.

El tercer lunes de cada mes ofreceremos conversación en inglés. Es una oportunidad para practicar tu inglés. Todos son bienvenidos. Trabajaremos juntos para mejorar tu fluidez. No es necesario registrarse.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott 732-583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
Come by, say hi, and learn more about how our Library Social Worker can support you—or someone you care about.

Discover how the library’s new social work services can help you find support, connect to resources, and feel more empowered in your daily life.

Our Social Worker will facilitate a conversation to better understand the needs of our community—your voice matters!

Let’s chat about what matters to you!

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 patronsages 6-18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
🟣(Virtual program) Registration required.
🔴Register online, and receive the zoom link to the event.
🟢Schedule a time to pick up your bingo supplies; please be sure to pick up your supplies prior to the program…
🔵Small (non-cash) prizes are waiting to be won
🟡Must be a MAPL card holder and at least 18 years old to participate
🟠The Zoom info will be emailed to you before the program!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott 732-583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

Description:
Toddlers have tons of energy and they love to play. Why not play at the library? We will have fun toys and activities set up in the meeting room so your toddlers can explore and play. This is alsoa great opportunity to meet other children and caregivers. Oh… and of course there will also be bubbles. We can’t wait to see you!

Open to children ages 18 months – 5 years and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Did you miss our last stuffed animal workshop? Now is your chance to make your own goose friend from the comfort of your own home! A librarian will call you when your kit is ready to be picked up, then, join us on Zoom to listen to a story and make your goose. We willalso have a special raffle at the end of the Zoom meeting, so make sure you log in!

Open to children and teens of all ages.

Registration isrequired.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86767343428?pwd=srPknHxe8NtKFjSTRaJbhOS62vBHeM.1

Meeting ID: 867 6734 3428
Passcode:305623

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

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/87049883772?pwd=hBfSalhp2XVNk1wJkzTYO53ObYbNbW.1

Meeting ID: 870 4988 3772
Passcode: 309084

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87049883772?pwd=hBfSalhp2XVNk1wJkzTYO53ObYbNbW.1

Description:
Create floral pictures using a mix of print making and collage techniques. Step by step instructions will help you layer and create your own unique, colorful, frameable print!

Registration required, must be a MAPL patron and at least 18 years old to attend.

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: jelliott@lmxac.org

Description:
Lego Club is so nice we’re doing it twice! Join us for our second Lego Club session of the month in the meeting room and put your building skills to the test. We have tons of bricks, minifigures, and interesting pieces for you to build with! There may even be a challenge or two! We can’t wait to see you there!

Open to children in grades K-5.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb(732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
For more information, please email our moderator, Susan Pike:

pikesusan120@gmail.com

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.

Description:
Can you think of an animal that can fly across the sky and can be a pet or live in the wild? If you answered bird, you are right! There are so many types of birds, and they all look different just like you and me. One of the most colorful birds is the parrot. Parrots, like rainbow loris and toucans, can have many bright and different colors. And I’ve heard that some can even talk! Drop-in and make your very own parrot to take home.

Open to all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stop by the Children’s Room today to stomp and roar with our dinosaur toys! Can you name all the different types? No? Why not check out some dinosaur books before you go?!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
Stories and legends, heroes and villains, battles of good and evil on a (potentially) cosmic scale… and helping a local villager find their lost pet! Pathfinder is a Table Top Role Playing Game similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Yet, where Dungeons and Dragons lets the dice decide your character traits, Pathfinder allows YOU to assemble your character (more like a Lego set) where you pick and choose the abilities, skills, and stats you want as you level up.

If you have never played before it doesn’t matter, these games will aim to be simple enough for new players to pick it up and play, while being engaging enough for experienced players to be interested. It’s recommend to bring a set of dice (composed of a 20, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 sided die), a pencil, and a character sheet (or just the dice and a tablet if you prefer PDFs.)
Our master moderator has extra supplies in case you forget something, or if youare simply curious about the game.
Open to ages 16 and up, no registration necessary. See you all there!

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Join us in the Children’s Room today to test your skills at stacking! We have cups and blocks of all sizes for you to stack. Will you make a tower? How about a pyramid? We’re excited to see you reach new heights!

Open to children of all ages.

No registration required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
In celebration of our Summer Reading Program with its theme of Color Our World, we have chosen films with colors in their titles. Let’s have fun!

After surviving an assault from a squad ofhit men, retired CIA agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin (John Malkovich) and wily Victoria (Helen Mirren) to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission — breaking into CIA headquarters.
Starring: Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman
Release Date: 2010
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 1 hr. 50 min.

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@mapl.org

Description:
Are you ready for it? Shake off your stress at this Taylor Swift-themed yoga session. We’ll make a stylish craft too. Don’t forget a yoga mat or towel.

Open to patrons entering grades 6-12.

Registration is required.

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
We invite you to join us for a playful program for our littlest patrons! Our meeting room will be set up as a safe place for babies to explore lots of age-appropriate toys while caregivers can meet and chat. Each month we will put out different toys that make noise, light up, or are just plain fun. We can’t wait to see you!

Open to children ages 6-18 months and their caregivers.

Registration is required.

Contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

Description:
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.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

Meeting ID: 895 1428 1319
Passcode: 911638

For questions, contact: Erica Deb (732) 583-9100 maplkids@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514281319?pwd=MU1DOGtiUy8yRkg3NFB0WmF6MjVWQT09

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/83437363898?pwd=QaYsSla7Nyj0Rkky1xKbcV6hgL7C7s.1

Meeting ID: 834 3736 3898
Passcode: 712023

Contact: Kimberly Paone 732-583-9100 kpaone@mapl.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83437363898?pwd=QaYsSla7Nyj0Rkky1xKbcV6hgL7C7s.1

Description:
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/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Meeting ID: 821 4897 2411
Passcode: 782168

Contact: Jennifer Elliott (732) 583-9100 mapladults@lmxac.org

This is an online event! Please join us at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82148972411?pwd=S3NrWDIraGRWZjhiNXBQQkErejFmUT09

Description:
Relax and unwind with a calming gentle yoga class, perfect for all levels.
After class, create your own custom essential oil spray to take home — blended with your favorite scents for relaxation, focus, or a little boost of joy.
Move, breathe, and make something beautiful!

Registration required, must be a MAPL patron and at least 18 years old to attend.

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: jelliott@lmxac.org

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

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@lmxac.org

Requirements:
Players need to supply their own card.