The Maplewood Memorial Library celebrates and serves our diverse, dynamic, literate, library card-carrying town. We affirm the following democratic principles, adapted from the American Library Association’s historic Freedom to Read statement (1953):
Read MoreCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by picking up one of these new titles by Latine and Hispanic authors.
Read MoreAs many of us head back to school, here are some fiction and non-fiction titles dealing with life on or about campus, and the life of learning.
Read MoreWhy do humans choose to travel? Are we in search of something we can’t find at home? The featured authors ponder this and other questions.
Read MoreThe MAPSO community is fortunate to have a rich literary arts community, and this year many of our local authors have published new books!
Read MoreJuly 1st was Canada Day! Most readers are familiar with Canadian authors Margaret Atwood and Louise Penny. The following Canadian authors also deserve a wider audience.
Read MoreOnce again, we celebrate our LGBGTIA family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, community and selves, in all our glorious diversity.
Read MoreCelebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a selection of new books honoring the culture, history, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander writers.
Read MoreAre people who need people REALLY the luckiest people in the world?
Read MoreThe Maplewood Memorial Library Trustees sent this letter to NYC Mayor Adams and the Presidents of NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Public Library.
Read MoreNATIONAL POETRY MONTH
Read MoreIn honor of Women’s History Month, we’re examining the lives and work of the following formidable women.
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day we’re looking at a swoon-worthy selection of new and diverse romances on our shelves at Maplewood Library’s Adult Services location at 129 Boyden Avenue.
Read MoreMaplewood Library is happy to announce that Eliza Minot will be the recipient of the 2023 Maplewood Literary Award.
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