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Self-Regulation & De-Escalation
2025-01-07 14:30:00 2025-01-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Self-Regulation & De-Escalation Join a representative from NJ4S COMPASS by Preferred Behavioral Health Group to learn self-regulating activities that can help improve your mental wellbeing. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Tuesday, January 07
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-07 14:30:00 2025-01-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Self-Regulation & De-Escalation Join a representative from NJ4S COMPASS by Preferred Behavioral Health Group to learn self-regulating activities that can help improve your mental wellbeing. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Join a representative from NJ4S COMPASS by Preferred Behavioral Health Group to learn self-regulating activities that can help improve your mental wellbeing.

During this workshop, participants will be provided with a holistic approach to help understand their inner self through internal and external awareness. Through regulating activities, participants will explore mindful eating, aromatherapy, breathing exercises, mind distraction, body scans, and much more. This program is intended for parents, caregivers, and educators.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | General |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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Teen Artsy Apron
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
If you are a crafty individual or someone who is trying to be, swing by and grab an apron and give it your own unique flair! Paint your own apron to bring wherever you express your art! Ages 10-17.
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Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Ages 5-12: We'll make a festive 4th of July craft you can hang at home.
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Wed, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, step back in time with Anne and Ridley Enslow as they perform music on a hammered dulcimer and a violin dating back to 1776.
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Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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A true story that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. Rated PG-13. Runtime 93 minutes
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Tue, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program at the Brick Branch for teens entering 6th or 7th grade.
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Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a fun craft. Registration opens two weeks prior to start of event and is required by phone (732-477-4513, option 4) or in person.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 11am session
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
This workshop will educate participants about their rights and responsibilities in a landlord-tenant relationship. Presented by Eugenia Lynch, Esq., of The Law Offices of Eugenia Lynch.
Toddler Art: Finger Painting Fun (Ages 1-3)
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 1-3. Join us for some freestyle finger-painting fun! Dress for mess. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
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Mah Jongg Open Play
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Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
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Brick Meeting Room
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Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am
Knitters of Brick
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Pallet Painting for Kids & Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Fairy Drop-In Craft (Ages 2-6)
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Rock and Roll Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
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Registration opens Wednesday, July 2 2025 at 10:30am
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Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Brick Meeting Room
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Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Feature Film: Captain America - Brave New World
Sat, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Mold Your Imagination
Mon, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am
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Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Live animal show for ages 5 ? 12. REG.
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Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Ages 5-12. Learn about Ocean County's turtles and snakes and gain an appreciation for these fascinating creatures. Potential allergens.
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Shark Tote Bags (Ages 6-10)
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Celebrate shark week all month long with a shark tote bag craft.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 2:00pm
The Jersey Surecats Present - American Artists in Rock Music and Their Influences
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
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Ask a Master Gardener
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Have specific questions about plants in your garden? Need help diagnosing issues and how to address them? Stop in and speak to master gardeners for advice and to learn gardening techniques to help.
Reading Buddies
Wed, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.
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D&D 101: Character Creation
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Brick Meeting Room
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Minute to Win it
Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Brick Branch Welcomes: The Star Wars 501st Northeast Remnant
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am
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Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
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Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program for teens entering 6th or 7th grade. An updated volunteer application is required.
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Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
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Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am
LEGO® Drop-In (Ages 6-12)
Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Bring your own Lego set to work on or use our loose bricks to build your own creation.
Virtual Museum Tours
Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Dreaming of travel but have limited options? Explore world-famous museums virtually from the comfort of your home! Join Thomas Phair from AARP and learn how to explore some of these virtual galleries.
Club 67
Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program at the Brick Branch for teens entering 6th or 7th grade.
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Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am
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Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Are you interested in working with animals? Learn about the many different types of animal-related careers with representatives from the Jersey Shore Animal Center. Potential Allergens.
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Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 12-18: Join us to make smoothie bowls! Potential allergens.
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am
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Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate shark week all month long with shark stories and a craft.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 6:00pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
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Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 2:30pm
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