Matawan Aberdeen Public Library

09/06/2026

However you’re spending this Labor Day weekend, Kanopy has something to watch. Discover popular films, engaging documentaries, and familiar favorites, all streaming free through your library. Stream now: kanopy.com/category/53883

09/06/2026

Drop-in Shooting Star Craft 💫Sunday, September 13th, Noon - 5 pm 🤩
Make a beautiful shooting star craft at the library! A shooting star isn't actually a star at all. It is a small piece of rock or dust from space hitting Earth's atmosphere. As it travels super fast, it burns up and creates a bright streak of light across the sky. Drop by to create your very own unique shooting star.
Open to childen of all ages. No registration required.
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: [email protected]

09/06/2026

Labor Day was made for slowing down, and what better way to relax than with a good book? Whether you’re stretched out in the shade, enjoying a long weekend getaway, or simply savoring some quiet time, you can take the library with you anywhere. Discover new reads on Libby, the free app from your local library that allows you to borrow ebooks, audiobooks & more on your phone or tablet.
Why youʼll love Libby:
• Quick and easy setup! Just follow the prompts to start reading
• A unified bookshelf for all your loans and holds
• Unlimited custom tags to categorize books however you'd like
• Push notifications so you never miss a thing, including available holds
• Easily find the next book in a series
• Pin filters to only see the content you like
• More ways to listen on the go with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Click here to get started: eLibraryNJ.com and where it asks you to select your library, search for STELLA.
All you need is your library card.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 (we'll be in at 10 am on Tuesday the 8th) or email: [email protected]

09/05/2026

Drop-in Schoolhouse Picture Frame 🏫🖼️Saturday, September 12th, 9 am - 5 pm
It’s back-to-school time! New teachers and new classmates! Come to the Children’s Room and get ready for a brand-new school year by creating a fun picture frame for photos of your favorite friends—new or old! Bring your creativity and make something special to celebrate friendship!
Open to children of all ages. No registration required.
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: [email protected]

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

We will be closed today through Monday the 7th in observance of Labor Day Weekend. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore one of our amazing electronic resources that you may not have tried yet! Visit our homepage at mapl.org and discover something new to learn, read, or play!

09/04/2026

The SEPTEMBER 2026 digital issue of "All Around Matawan-Aberdeen" is now available here: 🗞️https://tinyurl.com/AAMASeptember2026
Print copies are available in the Library.

September at MAPL brings a celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, expanded social-work support, National Good Neighbor Day activities on the 28th, and a full slate of programs and events for kids, teens, adults, and the whole community!

Read more on page 12; call us with questions: 732.583.9100. Keep in touch with what's going on at MAPL by checking right here on our social media, or on our homepage at mapl.org!

09/04/2026

Math lover? Little scientist? Early reader?
We have a Launchpad learning tablet for every child. Whether you are teaching at home, looking for a way to keep kids engaged, need access to new learning materials, Launchpad has you covered. Just for kids, 100% secure, no internet needed.
Borrow one today - we have them in Youth AND Teen Services for children of all ages! (And the Playaway Launchpads for adults are SO MUCH FUN, ask us about them, too!)
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: [email protected]

09/04/2026

Dear Patrons, we remind you that MAPL will be closed for Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 5th through Monday the 7th!

09/04/2026

Craft on the Go - Fridays from 10 am - 6 pm 🎨🏃🏃‍♀️
Swing by the library and grab a Craft on the Go. Every Friday, we will have a craft for you to bring home and make over the weekend. They will be in the Children's Room waiting for you, no need to call ahead. Please take one per child so that everyone can enjoy them! Children of all ages welcome.
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: [email protected]