Writers' Group

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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

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.

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

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

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 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.

Registration is now closed

Crochet Around the Corner

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

Brick Meeting Room

Gather with us to crochet.

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.

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. Ages 12-18

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

Monday Movie Matinee: A Minecraft Movie

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. Rated PG. Runtime: 101 minutes

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

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

Know Your Vitamins and Supplements

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.

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.

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

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session

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.

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.

Rescheduled

Board Games & Donuts for Teens

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

New date Thursday, August 14, 2:15pm - 3:45pm

Ages 12-18: Join us to play board games and enjoy donuts. Registration required. Potential Allergens.

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

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.

Board Games & Donuts for Teens

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.

Thu, Aug 14, 2:15pm - 3:45pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 12-18: Join us to play board games and enjoy donuts. Registration required. Potential Allergens.

This event is full

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.

Lovely Lion Storytime (Ages 3-5)

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.

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

Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-17)

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.

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.

Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges

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.

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

The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow

Tue, Aug 19, All day

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

Baby Playdate

Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 10:30am

Brick Meeting Room

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

Knitters of Brick

Tue, Aug 19, 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!

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Learn about inventions that came from the imaginative minds of Garden State residents.

Craft and Chat

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Join us for a craft and trivia. Ages 12-18

Writers' Group

Tue, Aug 19, 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.

Dinosaur Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Wed, Aug 20, All day

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

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. Join us for some fun dinosaur stories and a craft.

Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 10:30am

Crocheting 101 for Teens

Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Crocheting 101

Registration opens Wednesday, August 6 2025 at 9:00am

Paws for Reading

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

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

Preschool Art: Resist Hearts (Ages 3-5)

Thu, Aug 21, All day

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

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. 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, August 7 2025 at 10:30am

Harry Potter Drop-in Craft (Ages 2-12)

Thu, Aug 21, 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.

Balloon Animal Workshop

Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 10-18: Learn how to create balloon animals. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 2-12: Drop in between 6-7pm to make a magical Harry Potter craft

Night Crafting for Adults: Rock Flower Scenes

Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

This month we will be making a rock flower scene.

Registration opens Thursday, August 7 2025 at 9:00am