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The Importance of Dental Health

Learn why maintaining good oral hygiene is important not only for your teeth but also for the rest of your health.

Poor oral hygiene can have a severe impact on your overall health. Research has shown that gum inflammation (gingivitis) raises the risk for lung and heart disease, blood vessel blockage, strokes and other conditions. This program is presented by staff from Hackensack Meridian Health.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Health & Wellness |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Animal Donation Drive
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.
Feature Film: Captain America - Brave New World
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
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
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
This event is full
Unique Creatures (Ages 5-12)
Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Live animal show for ages 5 ? 12. REG.
Reading Buddies
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Live Animal Talk with Cattus Island (Ages 5-12)
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Ocean Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate World Ocean Day with stories and a craft.
This event is full
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.
D&D 101: Character Creation
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Preschool Art: Finger Painting Fun (Ages 3-5)
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.
This event is full
Mah Jongg Open Play
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
Brick Branch Welcomes: The Star Wars 501st Northeast Remnant
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!
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Decorate a Keychain (Ages 2-5)
Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-5: We'll decorate wooden keychains.
This event is full
Club 67
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Lotus Flower Lanterns for Teens
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
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.
Adult Crafting
Mon, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a seasonal craft.
This event is full
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Shark Night Storytime (Ages 3-5)
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.
This event is full
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Decorate Your Own Puzzle (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-12: Decorate your very own puzzle.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Mah Jongg Open Play
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.
Tween Art: Shark in a Jar (Ages 9-12)
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.
This event is full
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Marvelous Spider Guy Craft Day (Ages 6-10)
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.
Club 67
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-17)
Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 10-17: If you're 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
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Potato Storytime (Ages 3-5)
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
Reading Buddies
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
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Perfect Pirate Storytime (Ages 3-5)
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.
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Paper Flower Bouquet (Ages 5-12)
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
Reading Buddies
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
Teen D&D One-Shot: Granny's Apple Pie - Session 1
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
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Toddler Art: Resist Hearts (Ages 1-3)
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
Mah Jongg Open Play
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.
Colorful Magic (Children & Families)
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
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Club 67
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-17)
Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 10-17: If you're 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!
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Monday Movie Matinee: A Minecraft Movie
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. Rated PG. Runtime: 101 minutes
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am
Club 67
Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone),Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program at the Brick Branch for teens entering 6th or 7th grade.
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am
Teen DIY Scratch Art
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Come by the library and make your own scratch art from scratch. Ages 12-18
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am
Animal Donation Drive
Tue, Aug 12, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Know Your Vitamins and Supplements
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Learn how to include vitamins and supplements in your diet as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Register
Cookies and Canvas for Teens
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 12-18: Enjoy cookies while creating a colorful mosaic. Potential Allergens. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 24 2025 at 9:00am
Spooky Campfire Stories (Ages 3-5)
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Join us for some spooky stories around the "campfire."
Registration opens Tuesday, July 29 2025 at 6:00pm
Animal Donation Drive
Wed, Aug 13, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
Board Games & Donuts for Teens
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Join us to play board games and enjoy donuts. Registration required. Potential Allergens.
Registration opens Sunday, July 20 2025 at 9:00am
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 11am session
Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Glow Bowling (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Join us for some colorful glow in the dark bowling.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 3:30pm
Coffee and Coloring
Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Spend an evening coloring, listening to soothing music, drinking coffee, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library. Potential allergens.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 6:30pm
Animal Donation Drive
Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Tween Art: Sand Snakes (Ages 9-12)
Thu, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Come make some colorful sand art snakes.
Registration opens Thursday, July 31 2025 at 2:30pm
Understanding Your Dreams
Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join RoseMarie Rubinetti Cappiello, local author and medium, as she gives a presentation on how we can interpret our dreams and use our dream state for purpose and transformation.
Animal Donation Drive
Fri, Aug 15, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Lovely Lion Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some lion stories and make a craft.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 10:30am
Animal Donation Drive
Sat, Aug 16, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-17)
Sat, Aug 16, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 10-17: If you're 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.
Animal Donation Drive
Mon, Aug 18, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Pallet Painting for Kids & Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Kids & Tweens will paint pallets with a fun saying. Ages 8 - 12. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, August 4 2025 at 6:00pm
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