MAPL is closed this Friday, March 30th

The library will be closed for the day on Friday, March 30, to allow time for a Staff Development Day.  This day will be an opportunity for the whole staff to gather together to share ideas, raise concerns, ask questions and troubleshoot problems.  We will also have a guest from the Matawan Police Department, Officer Hourihan, who will present a safety and self-defense workshop for staff.

The library will reopen on Saturday, March 31, at 9am.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Friends Book Sale this Saturday!

I wanted to help get the word out about the Friends of the Library's Book Sale this Saturday, March 10th, from 10am-2pm.  The book sale will take place inside the library so there are no worries about the fickle weather reports -- there will be different kinds of books set up in different locations throughout the building: in the meeting room, in the Children's department, and behind the DVDs in the main room. 

Books are $5 per bag, and there are many wonderful items to choose from -- including lots of children's materials.  Stop by on Saturday and show your support!  We'd really appreciate it.  The funds collected from the Friends of the Library directly benefit our library -- the Friends support programs, purchase items, and assist us in large-scale efforts like the creation of the Teen Place.  We so appreciate all that they do!

For more information about the Friends, or to join the group, visit their blog at: http://friendsofmapl.wordpress.com/.