Library slates student art exhibit, pumpkin contest Paintings and drawings created by Monmouth County Arts High School students will be on display at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, during October. Local students with work displayed are Angela Anzano, Keyport High School; Deanna Filipkowski, Margaret Gibbon, Tara Linzalone and Elizabeth Stallmayer, Middletown High School South; and Julianne Waxman, Holmdel High School. The exhibit features work completed by gifted and talented students who participated in the Monmouth County Arts High School program. The program offers advanced arts classes in creative writing, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, acting and visual arts. For information, call the program's arts and education center at (732) 566-2787 or e-mail info@artsandedcenter. org. The library will hold a pumpkin decorating contest Oct. 22-27, with winners to be announced on Halloween. Participants may carve, paint or decorate a pumpkin any way desired and bring it to the library. Pumpkins will be displayed in the library. Prizes will be awarded in the age categories of toddler to 5 years, 6-9, 10-14 and 15-adult. The library's board of trustees will hold a special meeting Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.; they will discuss meeting space and signage. For more information, call the library at (732) 583-9100.