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Registration opens:
August 31st, 2025

Teen Volunteer Day
2025-09-17 16:00:00 2025-09-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Teen Volunteer Day Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Ages 12-18 Registration Required Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Wednesday, September 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 16:00:00 2025-09-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Teen Volunteer Day Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Ages 12-18 Registration Required Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Brick Branch

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

Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Ages 12-18 Registration Required

Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required.

Ages 12-18

Teen Volunteer Application link:

https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Volunteer |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
Hours
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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 is now closed
Crocheting 101 for Teens
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Crocheting 101
Registration is now closed
Paws for Reading - Ages 5-12
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
Registration is now closed
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.
This event is full
DIY Scratch Art for Teens
Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 12-18: Create your own design using scratch art techniques.
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.
This event is full
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.
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
A different kind of book club. Read what you like and tell us about it. Please Register.
Writers' Group
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
Friends of the Brick Library Meeting
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Protecting the Public - An Overview of the Department of Consumer Affairs
Wed, Sep 03, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Join us for an informative presentation by the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, offering an overview of the department?s mission and services.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
LEGO® Drop-In - Ages 6-12
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Drop in between 3-4pm and have fun building with our loose bricks or bring your own set to work on.
Wildlife Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Wildlife Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Friday, August 22 2025 at 10:30am
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Gather with us to crochet.
Registration opens Saturday, August 23 2025 at 10:30am
Sidewalk Chalk Art Drop-In - Ages 2-5
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 2-5: Drop in between 10-11am for some fun creating sidewalk chalk art.
Advanced French Club
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Movie Matinee: Mission: Impossible- the Final Reckoning
Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Enjoy an afternoon movie at the library with Tom Cruise. (2025) PG-13 Runtime: 169 minutes.
Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 9:00am
Art Explorers - Ages 3-5
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Kids are invited to explore their creativity in this freestyle art session. Choose from paint sticks, dot markers, crayons and more! Dress for mess. Registration Required.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 26 2025 at 10:30am
Emergency Preparedness
Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
This program provides the basics of emergency preparation and readiness so that our community is better equipped to overcome the challenges of natural disasters and emergency situations.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Ernest Shackleton and the Age of Antarctic Exploration
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Historian Greg Caggiano recounts Shackleton?s 1914 Antarctic expedition, a story of survival after shipwreck, highlighting the 2022 discovery and 2024 scans of the legendary ship Endurance.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.
Getting Paid to Be a Caregiver - Providing for Your Adult Child with I/DDs
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
If you are the parent of an adult individual with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, you know that there are options for their long-term care. Please Register.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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, August 28 2025 at 3:00pm
NJ and the Gilded Age
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Melissa Ziobro as she shares stories from NJ in the Gilded Age, such as: the disparities between the haves and the have nots, the lavish architecture, the dollar princesses, and much, much more.
Storytime with the Author - Ages 3-5
Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Join local author Kate Galvin to hear her book, "Ferris Goes to School". Registration Required.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 10:30am
Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your little ones make a new pal while engaging in free play time. Drop in.
Knitters of Brick
Tue, Sep 16, 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!
Prediabetes: Stopping Diabetes Before It Starts
Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Life doesn't always give you the time to change the outcome. Prediabetes does.
Meet the Mayor
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
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. Please register.
Writers' Group
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Elephant Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Elephant Appreciation Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 3 2025 at 10:30am
Teen Volunteer Day
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Ages 12-18 Registration Required
Registration opens Sunday, August 31 2025 at 9:00am
Paws for Reading - Ages 5-12
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration necessary.
Pirate Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Talk Like a Pirate Day with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 10:30am
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Cybersecurity 101
Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join retired IT professional and computer science professor, Darren Tietsworth, for a discussion about cybersecurity. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 1:00pm
Night Crafting for Adults
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
This month we will be making a smashed can flower display.
Registration opens Thursday, September 4 2025 at 9:00am
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