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How to Choose a New Computer
2025-08-26 14:30:00 2025-08-26 15:30:00 America/New_York How to Choose a New Computer Looking for a new computer? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer. Presented by Thomas Phair from AARP New Jersey. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 26
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-26 14:30:00 2025-08-26 15:30:00 America/New_York How to Choose a New Computer Looking for a new computer? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer. Presented by Thomas Phair from AARP New Jersey. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Looking for a new computer? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer. Presented by Thomas Phair from AARP New Jersey.

Looking for a new computer? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer: Where to start? What's a reliable brand? How much should you budget? What technical specifications? We will also cover operating systems and compare alternatives to the traditional computer, e.g. tablets and Chromebooks. 

Presented by Thomas Phair from AARP New Jersey.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General | Computers & Technology |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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.
This event is full
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.
Registration is now closed
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Gather with us to crochet.
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.
This event is full
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
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
Cancelled
Teen D&D One-Shot: Granny's Apple Pie - Session 2
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
This event is full
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!
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
Registration is now closed
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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."
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.
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
Board Games & Donuts for Teens
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.
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
Animal Donation Drive
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!
The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Dinosaur Storytime (Ages 3-5)
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.
Animal Donation Drive
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.
Preschool Art: Resist Hearts (Ages 3-5)
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
Mah Jongg Open Play
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.
Harry Potter Drop-in Craft (Ages 2-12)
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
Animal Donation Drive
Fri, Aug 22, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Fur, Feathers & Scales (Ages 5-12) - Presented by Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Join Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge for a fun talk featuring live animals. Registration is required. Potential Allergens. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
Registration opens Friday, August 8 2025 at 1:00pm
Animal Donation Drive
Sat, Aug 23, 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 23, 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.
Summer Concert with Fred Lehotay and The Ragtimers
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Take a sentimental journey with Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers as they perform classic ragtime favorites from the 1920s.
Animal Donation Drive
Mon, Aug 25, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Teen Craft Buffet
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Come use our craft supplies to complete a project of your choice. Bring your imagination! Ages 12-18
Animal Donation Drive
Tue, Aug 26, 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)
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
How to Choose a New Computer
Tue, Aug 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Looking for a new computer? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer. Presented by Thomas Phair from AARP New Jersey.
Animal Donation Drive
Wed, Aug 27, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Kitten Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Kitten Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 13 2025 at 10:30am
DIY Scratch Art for Teens
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 12-18: Create your own design using scratch art techniques.
Registration opens Friday, August 1 2025 at 9:00am
Family Movie Night: Dog Man (PG)
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Brick Meeting Room
When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve. Rated PG. 1hr 33min.
Animal Donation Drive
Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 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: Printmaking (Ages 9-12)
Thu, Aug 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Learn basic relief printmaking techniques using carving foam and ink.
Registration opens Thursday, August 14 2025 at 3:00pm
Animal Donation Drive
Fri, Aug 29, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Animal Donation Drive
Sat, Aug 30, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Feature Film: Black Bag
Sat, Aug 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
A man's self-discovery journey intertwines with his duty to love and defend his homeland, leading him to three pivotal crossroads in life. Rated R. Runtime: 93 minutes.
Registration opens Saturday, August 9 2025 at 9:00am
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