The Home We Build Together

Night Crafting for Adults

Thu, Jul 03, 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 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

This month we will be making patriotic clothespin stars.

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Crochet Around the Corner

Sat, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Gather with us to crochet.

Music of the American Revolution

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, step back in time with Anne and Ridley Enslow as they perform music on a hammered dulcimer and a violin dating back to 1776.

Advanced French Club

Mon, Jul 07, 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.

Monday Movie Matinee: Last Breath

Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

A true story that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. Rated PG-13. Runtime 93 minutes

Baby Playdate

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Adventures in Bookland: Color Our World

Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

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

NJ Snake Man (Ages 3-12)

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-12. NJ Snake Man presents a smorgasbord of live snakes and other reptiles from around the world. Potential Allergens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.

This event is full

Writers' Group

Tue, Jul 08, 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.

Wed, Jul 09, All day

This summer we're embarking on a colorful adventure to celebrate the many ways the arts help to enrich our lives. Here are some books for kids to help them channel their inner artist!

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Brick Meeting Room

Join us for a fun craft. Registration opens two weeks prior to start of event and is required by phone (732-477-4513, option 4) or in person.

Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 11am session

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Teen DIY Dried Flower Lantern Jars

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Drop into the library and make lantern jars with dried flowers!

Landlord-Tenant Law Workshop

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

This workshop will educate participants about their rights and responsibilities in a landlord-tenant relationship. Presented by Eugenia Lynch, Esq., of The Law Offices of Eugenia Lynch.

Toddler Art: Finger Painting Fun (Ages 1-3)

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

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 1-3. Join us for some freestyle finger-painting fun! Dress for mess. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.

This event is full

Under the Sea Craft Day (Ages 2-5)

Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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.

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

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 2-5: Join us as we make several ocean inspired crafts.

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Becoming Helen Keller

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

This documentary examines the complex life and legacy of this author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Rated PG. Runtime: 82 minutes

Saturday Trivia: Disability Pride

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

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

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, 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.

Miniature Horse Visit for Teens

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.

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.

This event is full

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, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

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

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.

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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.

Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 2:30pm

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.

Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am

Out of this World Storytime (Ages 3-5)

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

Brick Meeting Room

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

Registration opens Friday, July 4 2025 at 10:30am

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.

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

Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 9:00am

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

Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am

Unique Creatures (Ages 5-12)

Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Live animal show for ages 5 ? 12. REG.

Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 4:30pm

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

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.

Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 10:30am

Shark Tote Bags (Ages 6-10)

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 6-10. Celebrate shark week all month long with a shark tote bag craft.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 2:00pm

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

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

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, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 10:30am

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.

Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am

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, 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.

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

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!

Registration opens Thursday, July 3 2025 at 9:00am

Decorate a Keychain (Ages 2-5)

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

Brick Meeting Room

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

Registration opens Friday, July 11 2025 at 10:30am

Lotus Flower Lanterns for Teens

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.

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.

Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am

LEGO® Drop-In (Ages 6-12)

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 6-12. Bring your own Lego set to work on or use our loose bricks to build your own creation.

Virtual Museum Tours

Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Dreaming of travel but have limited options? Explore world-famous museums virtually from the comfort of your home! Join Thomas Phair from AARP and learn how to explore some of these virtual galleries.

Shark Night Storytime (Ages 3-5)

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

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.

Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am

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, 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

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

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.

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