Coffee & Canvas

Saturday Trivia: Disability Pride

Sat, Jul 12, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Test your knowledge and earn prizes with a fun trivia game to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Categories: Celebrities/Famous Figures, History, and Special Olympics.

Decorate a Picture Frame (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jul 14, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 6-12: Create a cool picture frame.

Registration is now closed

Pallet Wood Painting for Teens

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 11-17: Teen and Tweens will paint pallets with a fun saying. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Miniature Horse Visit for Teens

Tue, Jul 15, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Tue, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

This year, Ana and her adorable miniature horses are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library!

Knitters of Brick

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Are you a knitter? Do you want to learn to knit? Join our group to learn or bring your own project and enjoy some conversation!

Pallet Painting for Kids & Tweens (Ages 8-12)

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Kids & Tweens will paint pallets with a fun saying. Ages 8 - 12. Registration required.

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Fairy Drop-In Craft (Ages 2-6)

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 2-6. Drop in between 6 - 7pm to make a fun craft to celebrate International Fairy Day.

Rock and Roll Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

Wed, Jul 16, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Day of Rock and Roll with stories and a craft.

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Paint Class w/ Lil' Monsters Art (Ages 5-12)

Wed, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Teen Bug Printmaking

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Join us and make a bug themed print for summertime!

Paws for Reading

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration necessary.

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 5-12. Join artist and teacher Jamie Jarka of Lil Monsters Art for a painting lesson on canvas. All materials are included. Registration required.

This event is full

Thu, Jul 17, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Toddler Playdate

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your toddlers engage in sensory and free play time, board books and gentle music. Drop in.

Tween Art: Design a Rocket (Ages 9-12)

Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.

Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 9-12. Celebrate National Moon Day by designing a rocket.

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Craft and Chat

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Join us for a trivia afternoon and make a craft! Ages 12-18

Night Crafting for Adults

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

This month we will be making a bumblebee from a can.

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Out of this World Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Fri, Jul 18, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Moon day with stories and a craft.

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Tote-ally Crafty Bags

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

For those looking to show off their style, look no further! Swing by and design your own personal tote bag provided by Brick Young Adult Services. Ages 10-18. Please Register.

This event is full

Feature Film: Captain America - Brave New World

Sat, Jul 19, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Sat, Jul 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan. Rated PG-13. Runtime:118 minutes

Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges

Mon, Jul 21, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.

Mold Your Imagination

Mon, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Come on in and try your hand with Paper Clay. Use it to create jewelry, dolls, ornaments, miniatures, sculptures, wall hangings, and more. Ages 10-18. Please Register

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Unique Creatures (Ages 5-12)

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

Brick Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Live Animal Talk with Cattus Island (Ages 5-12)

Tue, Jul 22, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

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.

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The Jersey Surecats Present - American Artists in Rock Music and Their Influences

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join us for an exciting concert by the Jersey Surecats! Playing everything from British Invasion, to the 80s, to the 90s, and some of Today's Hits. Get ready for a musical trip through the decades!

Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on.

Ocean Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wed, Jul 23, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. Celebrate World Ocean Day with stories and a craft.

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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.

D&D 101: Character Creation

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.

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

New to D&D? Learn to start by creating your character and learning the basics.

Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot (PG)

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

After a shipwreck, Roz the robot is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Rated PG. 1hr 42min.

Preschool Art: Finger Painting Fun (Ages 3-5)

Thu, Jul 24, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. 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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Brick Branch Welcomes: The Star Wars 501st Northeast Remnant

Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.

Minute to Win it

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join us for some fun as we compete in several challenging minute to win it games

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Children/Families: Join us as we welcome the guys and gals of the 501st Legion, a group of dedicated Star Wars cosplayers. We'll have games, crafts, and lots of fun. MTFBWY!

Decorate a Keychain (Ages 2-5)

Fri, Jul 25, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 2-5: We'll decorate wooden keychains.

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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.

Lotus Flower Lanterns for Teens

Sat, Jul 26, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

Brick Meeting Room

Learn to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wireframes, while learning about Korean history and culture from a member of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project.

LEGO® Drop-In (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jul 28, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

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.

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.

Adult Crafting

Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join us for a seasonal craft.

Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am

Shark Night Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Tue, Jul 29, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Careers With Animals

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.

Smoothie Bowls

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 12-18: Join us to make smoothie bowls! Potential allergens.

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

Decorate Your Own Puzzle (Ages 5-12)

Wed, Jul 30, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 5-12: Decorate your very own puzzle.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 10:30am

D&D 101: Being a Dungeon Master

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

New to D&D? Learn the basics on how to run your own campaigns.

Teddy Bear Building Workshop (8-12)

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Build your own Teddy Bear to take home. Space is limited. Ages 8-12.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 6:00pm

Thu, Jul 31, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Tween Art: Shark in a Jar (Ages 9-12)

Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.

Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 9-12. Celebrate shark week all month long with a shark in a jar craft.

Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 2:30pm

Marvelous Spider Guy Craft Day (Ages 6-10)

Fri, Aug 01, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Meet the Mayor

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Join Brick Mayor Lisa Crate at the library where the community will be able to ask questions directly to the Mayor in an informal setting.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 6-10: We'll make a cool Spider guy craft to celebrate his anniversary.

Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 10:30am

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program at the Brick Branch for teens entering 6th or 7th grade.

Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am

Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-17)

Sat, Aug 02, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 10-17: If your a D&D veteran or new to the game, this is the program for you. We'll spend 4 Saturdays playing through an epic campaign. Dice will be provided.

Crochet Around the Corner

Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Gather with us to crochet.

Registration opens Saturday, July 19 2025 at 10:30am

Potato Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Mon, Aug 04, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Potato Day with stories and a craft.

Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 10:30am

Advanced French Club

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Join us at the Brick Branch and speak French with other French speakers in the community! Intermediate and Advanced speakers welcome.

Glow Paint Party for Teens

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Paint a canvas under black lights and watch the magic happen! No experience necessary. Wear your favorite neon colors.

Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Practice reading this summer with our teen volunteers. For kids in grades K-3rd. Please register as space is limited.

Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 9:00am

Perfect Pirate Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Tue, Aug 05, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some pirate stories and make a craft.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 22 2025 at 10:30am

Learn How to Be a Magician

Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 10-17: Learn how to do magic with everyday objects. You will be able to amaze your friends with your new found skills. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.

Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 9:00am

Living Shorelines: A More Natural Solution

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Come learn about ReClam the Bay's efforts to work with communities to address flooding and land erosion concerns on the banks of the Barnegat Bay.

Writers' Group

Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on.

Paper Flower Bouquet (Ages 5-12)

Wed, Aug 06, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 5-12: We'll make paper flower bouquets.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 10:30am

Teen D&D One-Shot: Granny's Apple Pie - Session 1

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Registration opens Monday, July 21 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Ages 12-18: Join us and play through a quick campaign! Please register for one session.

Glitter Mosaics (Ages 6-10)

Wed, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 6-10. Come make a colorful glitter fish mosaic.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 2:30pm

Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Are you a knitter? Do you want to learn to knit? Join our group to learn or bring your own project. If you are a beginner, knitting needles and yarn will be available.

Teen D&D One-Shot: Granny's Apple Pie - Session 2

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 12-18: Join us and play through a quick D&D campaign! Please register for one Session.

Toddler Art: Resist Hearts (Ages 1-3)

Thu, Aug 07, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 1-3. We're using tempera paint sticks and the resist method to create beautiful "heart"work. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.

Registration opens Thursday, July 24 2025 at 10:30am

Colorful Magic (Children & Families)

Thu, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join magician Mike Rose for impossible magic tricks and off the wall comedy during his Colorful Magic Show to celebrate the Ocean County Library's 100th Anniversary!

Registration opens Thursday, July 24 2025 at 6:00pm

Craft Corner: Locker Magnets

Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 12-18: Join us to design a collage magnet for your locker.

Registration opens Thursday, July 24 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 08, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Houseplant Hospital

Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Is your thumb not as green as you would like? Let a Master Gardener help! Drop in and bring your struggling houseplant so the gardeners can help diagnose the issue and offer suggestions to remedy it.

Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program at the Brick Branch for teens entering 6th or 7th grade.

Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 9:00am

Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-17)

Sat, Aug 09, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 10-17: If your a D&D veteran or new to the game, this is the program for you. We'll spend 4 Saturdays playing through an epic campaign. Dice will be provided.

Briar Connection in Concert

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join us as local band Briar Connection performs Classic Rock, Motown, and R&B through the decades. Listen to hit music that everyone enjoys. Come rock out with this ensemble of accomplished musicians!

Monday Movie Matinee "A Minecraft Movie" (2025)

Mon, Aug 11, All day

In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.

Mon, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world.

Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am