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Cookie and Canvas
2025-02-21 15:00:00 2025-02-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Cookie and Canvas Learn about the artist Alma Thomas and create a mini canvas mosaic. Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Friday, February 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Brick Branch

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

Learn about the artist Alma Thomas and create a mini canvas mosaic.

Celebrate Black History Month:

 Learn about the artist Alma Thomas and create a mini canvas mosaic.

Registration required Ages 11-16

Potential Allergens.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Food | DIY/Craft |

TAGS: | BlackHistoryMonth |

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Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Jul 15, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Teen Art-venture: Watercolor
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Learn how to use different art mediums! This week will be watercolor. Please Register.
Registration is now closed
Chomping Clothespin Shark - Ages 6-10
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Come celebrate shark week all month long and make a chomping shark.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5-12
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Registration Required.
This event is full
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Jul 16, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Dino Disco Dance Party - Ages 2-6
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-6. Stomp and roar to dino themed music at this interactive, high energy disco dance party! Grown up participation is encouraged but not mandatory. Registration Required.
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Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Pallet Wood Painting for Teens
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Teens will paint pallets with a fun saying. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
This event is full
Night Crafting for Adults
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
This month's craft will be a wooden watermelon.
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Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Jul 17, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Teen Dinos & Dips
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Make some dips with us and enjoy them with the best snack of all: dino nuggets! Please register. Potential Allergens
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Sat, Jul 18, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Bring in as many gently used puzzles as you'd like to swap with other puzzle enthusiasts!
Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers Concert
Sat, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Looking for a relaxing afternoon of music? Join this popular quartet for songs from the Roaring Twenties that are upbeat and timeless.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Jul 20, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Dino Magnets - Ages 6-10
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Celebrate our prehistoric summer by making some fun dinosaur magnets.
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Club 67
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Jul 21, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
LEGO® Drop-In - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Drop in between 10:30-11:30am to build some LEGO®. We have tons of loose bricks or you can bring your own LEGO® set to build.
Knitters of Brick
Tue, Jul 21, 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!
Eyes of the Wild - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Fun, Comedy and Education collide in this 45-60 minute program, featuring up close and personal encounters with some of our planet's most fascinating creatures. Potential Allergens.
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1986 Mets- More than Game 6- 40th Anniversary
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Celebrate baseball season with a 40th anniversary tribute to the 1986 Mets.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Jul 22, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Beautiful Beachy Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some beachy reads and then decorate your very own sand bucket.
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Teen Summer Paper Quilling
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 13-18. Join us and paper quill an adorable summer picture. Please register.
Prehistoric Life of New Jersey, Dig It! - Dinosaurs, Mammoths & Sharks, Oh, My!
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Examine fossils from NJ while exploring changes in terrain, sea level, and climate that shaped our native species over time. Sort through 15-million-year-old sediments to find fossils you can keep!
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Jul 23, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Animal Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Are you interested in volunteering at the Jersey Shore Animal Center? Join us for an informative presentation about all of the possible volunteer opportunities available at the shelter.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Teen Clay Trinket Dishes
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Make a funky fossil themed dish for your all your coolest trinkets! Please register.
Science Heroes: Digging It! - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Unearth your love for science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! Sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation. Registration Required.
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Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Jul 24, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Fossils & Textures: Dinosaur-Inspired Clay Art - Ages 6-10
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Explore texture and pattern by creating dinosaur-inspired fossil artwork with local artist Ashley Witzgall.
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Ask a Master Gardener
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
Teen Craft: Pipe Cleaner Spiders
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Craft a spider using pipe cleaners, beads, pompoms, and as many googly eyes as you like! While supplies last.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Sat, Jul 25, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Beet Eats
Sat, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Watch a live cooking demonstration focusing on simple, delicious, and inventive recipes that make the beet the star of the plate. Potential Allergens
This event is full
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Jul 27, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Decorate a Library Tote - Ages 2-12
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-12: Decorate your very own library tote bag. Registration required.
This event is full
New Jersey's Precious Pinelands with Jenkinson's Aquarium
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
During this live show, meet animal ambassadors to learn all about the history of these vast oak-pine forests, their diverse wildlife.
Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends - Children & Families
Mon, Jul 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for an interactive musical comedy show for the whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Jul 28, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Cancelled
The Sky Tonight - Planetarium Show - for Teens
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library.
Cancelled
Writers' Group
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Spark your writing creativity and participate in friendly peer critiques on novels, short stories, memoirs, or any writing project you are working on.
Rescheduled
Coastal Dark Skies
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, August 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Light pollution affects us all! Explore the impact of light pollution on the coastal birds and marine life we share our local beaches, summer homes, and vacation spots with.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Jul 29, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Cancelled
Teen DIY Junk Journals
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages 13-18. Join us and put together a junk journal that's uniquely yours! Please register.
Cancelled
Houseplant Hospital
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Jul 30, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Cancelled
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg no matter how you spell it, come and enjoy. All play levels welcome. Bring your current card and set.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Jul 31, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Cancelled
Teen Felt Bookmarks
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 13-18. Try out some simple fabric crafting and make a corner bookmark out of felt! Please Register.
Cancelled
Club 67
Fri, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program for teens entering 6th or 7th grade. An updated volunteer application is required.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Sat, Aug 01, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
O.C. Sheriff's Office K-9 Demonstration
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join an officer and his four-legged partner from the Ocean County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit to discover more about what they do on the job.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Aug 03, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Sports Ball Storytime - Ages 3-5
Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some sporty stories and make a basketball craft. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, July 20 2026 at 9:00am
Prehistoric Fun! Live Animal Show by Unique Creatures - Ages 5-12
Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Dinosaurs may be long gone, but animals from their time are closer than you think. Ages 5-12. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, July 20 2026 at 4:00pm
Teen Jurassic Terrariums
Mon, Aug 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 13-18. Come make a decorative terrarium, perfect for a new little dino friend to live in. Please register.
Embroidered Pet Bandanas
Mon, Aug 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Choose from a variety of colors to make an embroidered name bandana that reflects your pet's personality. Registration required.
This event is full
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Aug 04, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Teen Art-venture: Acrylic
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Learn how to use different art mediums! This week will be acrylic painting. Please Register.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 21 2026 at 1:00pm
I Survived Trivia: Hurricanes - Ages 9-12
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. How much do you know about the Galveston Hurricane or Hurricane Katrina? Join us for a trivia game to see how many questions you can answer.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 21 2026 at 6:00pm
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Aug 05, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Decorate a Wind Chime - Ages 6-12
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Enjoy decorating a wind chime.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 22 2026 at 9:00am
Grown-Up Goodie Bags: A Childhood Birthday Bash
Wed, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Remember the days of simple joy, paper hats, and too much sugar? Join us for a day of pure nostalgia where you can finally be a kid again! Potential Allergens
Registration opens Wednesday, July 22 2026 at 9:00am
Club 67
Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program for teens entering 6th or 7th grade. An updated volunteer application is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 22 2026 at 3:30pm
Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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. If you are a beginner, knitting needles and yarn will be available.
Tween Art: Paint a Dino - Ages 9-12
Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Join us to paint a ceramic dinosaur to keep or give as a gift. Registration Required.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Aug 06, 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
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate World Ocean Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Thursday, July 23 2026 at 10:30am
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Aug 06, 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.
Suncatcher Succulents
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18: Create your own suncatcher succulent. Registration Required
Registration opens Thursday, July 23 2026 at 3:00pm
What America Sounds Like: 250 Years of American Music
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
This multi-media talk will explore iconic American music from throughout history. Various artists, including those from NJ who have contributed to the American music landscape, will be highlighted.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Aug 07, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Eye of the Dinosaur: Clay Sculpting Workshop - Ages 8-12
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 8-12. Participants will create a colorful dinosaur eye using air-dry clay, glass beads, and texture techniques with local artist Ashley Witzgall.
Registration opens Friday, July 24 2026 at 10:30am
Beads and Bites
Fri, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18: Join us to create bead bracelets and enjoy some snacks.
Registration opens Friday, July 24 2026 at 2:30pm
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Sat, Aug 08, 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 10-18
Sat, Aug 08, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 10-18: Create your own D&D character and then enjoy a campaign. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, July 25 2026 at 9:00am
Crochet Around The Corner
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us as we work through a new crochet Square.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Drop in between 10:30-11:30 and build some LEGO® creations using our loose bricks or bring your own set to build.
Teen Ironing Beads
Mon, Aug 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 13-18. Create an adorable keychain or trinket of some of your favorite characters-- or just super cute patterns-- out of ironing beads! Please Register.
Registration opens Monday, July 27 2026 at 1:30pm
Bugs on the Go: Presented by Insectropolis - Ages 4-12
Mon, Aug 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 4-12. Join Insectropolis to gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of these often-misunderstood tiny animals. Potential Allergens. Please Register.
Registration opens Monday, July 27 2026 at 2:30pm
Adult Crafting
Mon, Aug 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
We will me making a beaded creation
Registration opens Monday, July 27 2026 at 9:00am
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Aug 11, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver
Tue, Aug 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 0-3 w/ caregiver: Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your little ones make a new pal during free play time. Drop in.
Club 67
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program for teens entering 6th or 7th grade. An updated volunteer application is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 12:00pm
Unmasking ADHD - Finding Clarity in the Mental Noise
Tue, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Whether it's a child struggling to follow a three-part set of instructions or an adult overwhelmed by a mounting to-do list, ADHD often feels like a constant hum of mental static.
Writers' Group
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Tween Night: Escape Jurassic Park - Ages 9-12
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. The dinosaur park is out of power and the dinosaurs are on the loose! Can you solve the puzzles to restore the power and find the exit to escape the T-Rex?
Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 6:30pm
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Aug 12, 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 Developmental Disabilities 10am
Wed, Aug 12, 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 Developmental Disabilities 11am
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Prehistoric Party
Wed, Aug 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18: Step back in time for a prehistoric party just for teens! Join us for Jurassic themed snacks, trivia and create a stuffed dino buddy. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 29 2026 at 1:30pm
Tween Art: Clay S'mores - Ages 9-12
Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Celebrate National S'mores Day by building your own permanent s'more out of clay.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 29 2026 at 3:30pm
Coastal Dark Skies
Wed, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Light pollution affects us all! Explore the impact of light pollution on the coastal birds and marine life we share our local beaches, summer homes, and vacation spots with.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Aug 13, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Dogs Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Dog Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Thursday, July 30 2026 at 10:30am
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Aug 13, 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.
Coffee and Coloring
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Spend an afternoon coloring, listening to soothing music, drinking coffee, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library.
Registration opens Thursday, July 30 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Movie Night: The Mummy(1999)
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 13-18: Join us and watch cult classic: The Mummy(1999) starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz! Rated PG-13. Runtime: 124 minutes Potential Allergens.
Registration opens Thursday, July 30 2026 at 6:00pm
Brick Branch Welcomes: The Star Wars 501st Northeast Remnant
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-12: Join us as we welcome our favorite troop of Star Wars cosplayers. We learn about what they do, how they make their costumes, and take lots of photos with the characters.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Aug 14, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Hot Chocolate Bar - Ages 6-12
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Decorate your own mug and then enjoy some hot chocolate with all the fixings. Potential food allergies. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, July 31 2026 at 9:00am
Wellness Screenings
Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
A registered nurse from Hackensack Meridian Health will perform free wellness screenings. Screenings will include: blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, blood sugar, BMI, and stroke risk. Drop-in.
Teen Yarn Bowls
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 13-18. Create a yarn bowl using a paper plate base! Please register.
Registration opens Friday, July 31 2026 at 2:00pm
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