Local Author to Visit MAPL!

Meet Helen Henderson, local historian and author of Around Matawan and Aberdeen!

Ms. Henderson will be at the Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library on Wednesday, October 26th at 7:30pm to read from and discuss her book, and answer questions from the audience.  A book signing will follow.  Around Matawan and Aberdeen is available for purchase at The Hobby Shop (1077C Hwy 34, Aberdeen) prior to Ms. Henderson's visit, and at the program on 10/26.  A portion of the proceeds will go to the Matawan Historical Society.  Please register for this free event by stopping by the library, or contacting Jill at (732) 583-9100 or jstafford@lmxac.org.  I hope to see you there!

After-Hours Music at the Library

Last Friday, October 14th, I had the pleasure of attending our After-Hours musical program featuring Nelson Riveros as part of a trio of Brazilian jazz artists.  It was a wonderful concert, and it was clear that everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the fun, but relaxing evening. 

Don't miss our next After-Hours program on Friday, November 18th at 7pm when the Ironbound Crooner will be here to serenade you.  Also -- mark your calendars for Friday, December 9th for Festive Flutes at 7pm!

Congratulations to our Nook winner!

During the month of September (Library Card Sign-Up Month), all new MAPL library card registrants were automatically entered into a drawing to win a Nook eReader.  There were 110 contenders, but the lucky card holder pulled from the hat was Maggie Paolillo of Aberdeen! 

Maggie stopped by to pick up her Nook on Sunday and was so pleased to find out that she can download eBooks right from our website (for free!) through ListenNJ using her new library card!  Congratulations, Maggie!!

For more information about ListenNJ, just stop by the Adult Services desk and one of our staff members would be happy to assist you.

MAPL Features Student Artwork

Each year, MAPL has displayed student artwork from the Monmouth County Arts High School and Middle School, but this year, in honor of our new Teen Place, we have created a larger, more prominent display of the work in our balcony area. 

[From their brochure:]
The Arts High School & Middle School program is a special release-time program for gifted and talented teens.  Students interested in joining the program must audition to participate.  It is administered by the Arts & Education Center, which has been operating the program in Middlesex for over 30 years.  The Monmouth County Arts High, which began in January 2004, holds its classes at a central location in Monmouth County. 

Students selected for the program participate in courses in the literary, performing and visual arts taught by distinguished teaching artists.  The courses are taught at an advanced level and provide a rigorous curriculum  for developing artistic skills and creative expression in the art form of the student's choice.

Arts High & Middle School classes are held from January to May, with each student scheduled to attend one day per week for a twelve or fourteen week term.  Students are responsible for making up any school work they might miss as a result of their participation in the program.  Roundtrip transportation is made available from each school to the program site.  In cooperation with sending schools, the program seeks, identifies, and recruits talented students.

There is an audition/portfolio review day in December.  Students must pre-register. 

For an application or more information, visit their website at http://www.artshigh.net/, call 732-566-2787, or e-mail info@artsandedcenter.org.

The display of over 30 pieces of art and photography will be on display in the library through the end of October.  Stop by to check it out!