Matawan Aberdeen Public Library

Matawan Aberdeen Public Library Public library serving the Borough of Matawan and the Township of Aberdeen.

08/31/2026

Lego Club - Tuesday, September 1st @ 4:30PM
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 entering grades K-5.
Registration is required: https://mapl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=398261
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: [email protected]

08/31/2026

Movie: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 🎥🎞️Monday, August 31st @ 2:00PM
Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney, determined to catch him in the act.
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck
Release Date: 1986
Rating: PG-13
Duration: 1 hr 43 min
QUESTIONS? Call: (732) 583-9100 or email: [email protected]

08/31/2026

Matching Games🃏🎴Monday, August 31st, 10 am - Noon
Come to the library this morning to test your memory! We will have several matching games for you to try. Can you remember where the pictures were and find their matches? We know you've got what it takes!
Open to children of all ages. No registration required.
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: [email protected]

08/30/2026

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

From the Borough of Matawan, NJ FB page:Lakeside Dining at Lake Lefferts is back…. Two Nights. Two Restaurants. One Beau...
08/30/2026

From the Borough of Matawan, NJ FB page:
Lakeside Dining at Lake Lefferts is back…. Two Nights. Two Restaurants. One Beautiful Lake.
Lakeside Dining at Lake Lefferts returns this September, and we’ve got TWO nights of great food, live music, and lakeside fun coming your way!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–8:30 PM - A Salute Italian Restaurant will be serving up dinner lakeside! Reservations and ordering information coming soon, stay tuned! Live music sponsored by the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library will be performed by Kobi Reese & Dallas Russo Guitar.
And save the date for Saturday, September 19 | 5:30–8:30 PM - Aby's Mexican Restaurant will take over the lakeside menu! Reservations and orders begin September 14. Live music sponsored by the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library will be performed by Acoustic Madness. AND, the fun doesn’t stop with dinner and music by the lake, get ready for the 3rd Annual Lakeside Dining Trivia Contest, hosted by the geekery! Think you’ve got what it takes to be the lakeside trivia champs? Prizes and bragging rights are on the line.
Bring your appetite, grab your friends and family, and enjoy dinner with a view!

08/30/2026

Matching Games🃏🎴Monday, August 31st, 10 am - Noon
Come to the library to test your memory! We will have several matching games for you to try. Can you remember where the pictures were and find their matches? We know you've got what it takes!
Open to children of all ages. No registration required.
QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: [email protected]

💗 Remembering Dolly Parton 💗There are some people who seem to leave the world a little brighter simply by being in it. D...
08/29/2026

💗 Remembering Dolly Parton 💗

There are some people who seem to leave the world a little brighter simply by being in it. Dolly Parton was one of those people.

A legendary singer and songwriter, a storyteller, an author, a philanthropist, and a champion of children and literacy, Dolly understood something that libraries know well: stories have the power to change lives.

Through her beloved Imagination Library, Dolly helped put books into the hands and homes of millions of children, nurturing a love of reading and giving young imaginations room to grow. She once described the program as a way to help children “chase their dreams.” What a beautiful legacy. 📚❤️

And, of course, Dolly gave us so many stories of her own—through music, film, books, laughter, and a lifetime of generosity.

To celebrate her extraordinary life and work, hoopla has curated a special Dolly Parton collection, with her music, movies, audiobooks, ebooks, and more—all available to borrow instantly with your library card. 🎶📖🎬

👉 Explore Dolly Parton on hoopla: [https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/dolly-parton/239932]

Dolly once said, “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” Her roots ran deep—and through the countless lives she touched, her music, her kindness, and her love of books and children will continue to grow for generations.

Thank you, Dolly, for all the stories.
We will miss you. 🌸

Introducing GEMMA D., our Youth Summer Reading Grand Prize champ!!! 🎉 Big cheers to Gemma and our other star readers: An...
08/29/2026

Introducing GEMMA D., our Youth Summer Reading Grand Prize champ!!! 🎉 Big cheers to Gemma and our other star readers: Anvi D., who snagged the Teen Grand Prize of a $100 gift card; Grace T., Teen Challenge victor; plus our fabulous Teen Runners Up: Sophia K., Audrey R., Rutvi L., and Challenge Runner-Up Neiomee O. We're thrilled for all of you!!! 📚✨A huge shoutout to all of our patrons who joined our 2026 Summer Reading program! Stay tuned for some jaw-dropping stats coming soon!

QUESTIONS? Call: 732-583-9100 or email: [email protected]

Saturday, August 29th, 5-7:30 pm, Lake Lefferts Park: The Great Whaleboat Races of 2026 - Mayors on the Move: The Ultima...
08/29/2026

Saturday, August 29th, 5-7:30 pm, Lake Lefferts Park:
The Great Whaleboat Races of 2026 - Mayors on the Move: The Ultimate Lake Battle! Three towns. Three whaleboats. One legendary mission.

(From the Borough of Matawan, NJ Facebook posts) In honor of Capt. William Marriner’s daring 1778 whaleboat raid, the Matawan Historical Society NJ and Keyport Historical Society will join forces with teams from Matawan Borough, Aberdeen Township, and Keyport Borough to paddle across Lake Lefferts to pick up Mayors Altomonte, Cannon, and Araneo from a floating dock and row them safely back to shore. The first team to return their mayor to the banks and raise their flag wins the coveted Golden Oar Trophy!
Come out for live music, awesome food, and the hilarious spectacle of local leaders being heroically rowed to victory. Which town is taking home the Golden Oar?

And while the mayors are waiting to be rescued, there will be plenty of fun kid-themed races during the event, including:
Water Balloon Toss, Sponge Relay Race, and, for kids ages 10–13 can race RC boats from 5:30–6:15 PM. Registration onsite for the RC Boat Race. We’ll recognize the top three finishers in the RC boat race and the 3–9 kids’ races.

In addition to the kids’ races, we will have a Patriotic Obstacle Course & 3-in-1 Game inflatables for kids to burn off some energy as well as members of the Matawan Aberdeen Arts Society teaching kids how to make their own Origami boat.

And you won’t miss a minute of the Great Whaleboat Race! A drone will fly over the racecourse and provide a live feed to the 20-foot LED screen, giving everyone a great view of the action from shore.

All event activities are FREE! See you this Saturday, August 29 from 5-7:30 at Lake Lefferts Park. Bring the kids and come cheer on your town!

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165 Main Street
Matawan, NJ
07747

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+17325839100

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