Name: Are You Interested in Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet?
Start: 2025-10-07T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-07T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Brick Branch

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Registration opens:
September 23rd, 2025

Are You Interested in Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet?

2025-10-07 18:00:00 2025-10-07 19:00:00 America/New_York Are You Interested in Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet? A shift toward a plant-based diet has the potential to protect the environment, safeguard our future, improve our health and well-being. Potential Allergens. Please Register. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 18:00:00 2025-10-07 19:00:00 America/New_York Are You Interested in Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet? A shift toward a plant-based diet has the potential to protect the environment, safeguard our future, improve our health and well-being. Potential Allergens. Please Register. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

A shift toward a plant-based diet has the potential to protect the environment, safeguard our future, improve our health and well-being. Potential Allergens. Please Register.

A shift toward a plant-based diet has the potential to protect the environment, safeguard our future, improve our health and well-being. Begin your journey by attending and learning about the benefits of a plant-based diet! Potential Allergens. Please Register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Health & Wellness | General |

Brick Branch

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About the Branch

Upcoming Events

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

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

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.

This event is full

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.

Coffee and Coloring

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

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.

This event is full

Celebrate OCL's 100th Anniversary: Rhythm N' Sound Concert

Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join us to celebrate 100 Years of the Ocean County Library with birthday cake and a concert with Rhythm N' Sound as they rock the Brick Branch! Registration required. Potential allergens.

Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges

Mon, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.

Teen Volunteer Day

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Decorate a Sippy Cup - Ages 2-5

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 2-5: We'll decorate sippy cups with crayons and stickers.

This event is full

Ask a Master Gardener

Tue, Sep 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.

"Taco" Eats

Wed, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and flavorful cooking demo where we'll explore exciting alternative taco fillings! Potential Allergens

Tween Art: DIY Abstract Pencil Pouch - Ages 9-12

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 9-12. Decorate your own abstract design on a canvas pencil pouch using paint pens. Registration required.

Mah Jongg Open Play

Thu, Sep 25, 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 Movie Night: Blue Beetle

Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us for a movie night and watch Blue Beetle! Rated PG-13 Runtime 127 minutes Ages 13 - 18, please register.

Fall: Putting Your Garden to Bed

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

It may be fall, but it's not time to abandon the garden! Join Rutgers Master Gardener Cheryl Clearo to learn how to prepare your garden for winter.

Glorious Games Day - Ages 2-5

Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 2-5: We'll enjoy some classic games like bowling, hopscotch, Candyland, and more.

Brick Youth Art Show Reception - Children & Families

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Stop by between the hours of 10am-12pm for a celebration of Children's Art created by the kids of Brick Township! Art will be on display and light refreshments will be provided. Potential Allergens.

Feature Film: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

A powerful artificial intelligence that has become sentient and poses an existential threat to humanity. PG-13 169 min.

Medicare Enrollment 101

Mon, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Learn more about your Medicare options.

Teen Volunteer Day

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Adult Halloween Luminary Jar Craft

Mon, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Make a fun luminary jar to add to your Halloween decor this season.

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

WISE - Wellness Initiative for Senior Education

Tue, Sep 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

This educational program is for people aged 60+ who are looking to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people. Presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey.

Teen Craft & Chat: Alebrije Sculptures

Tue, Sep 30, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us and make your own bright and colorful alebrije sculptures! Ages 12-18, please register.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 16 2025 at 9:00am

Drop-In Space Craft - Ages 2-6

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 2-6: Drop in from 6 - 7 pm to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a fun craft, inspired by the astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa.

Writers' Group

Tue, Sep 30, 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.

Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin

Wed, Oct 01, All day

Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 24th and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!

Friends of the Brick Library Meeting

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.

Historic Houses in Brick Township

Wed, Oct 01, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Take a tour of the historic homes in Brick Township with Gene Donatiello, a historian and founding member of the Brick Township Historical Society.

Houseplant Swap

Wed, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join us for a fun and friendly Houseplant Swap event where you can refresh your indoor jungle and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts!

Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 9:00am

Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County

Wed, Oct 01, 5:45pm - 8:15pm

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.

Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin

Thu, Oct 02, All day

Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 24th and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!

Mah Jongg Open Play

Thu, Oct 02, 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 Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Join Brick Library's adventuring party of heroes that delve into our D&D One Shot. Ages 12-18. Please Register.

Current State of Cybercrime

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a speaker from the NJCCIC will provide an overview of the different types of cybercrime targeting US businesses, governments, and individuals.

Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin

Fri, Oct 03, All day

Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 24th and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!

Velvet Art Drop-In Craft - Ages 2-5

Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Ages 2-5: Drop in to the Children's Department between 10-11am and create some velvet art.

Taíno Petroglyph Carvings

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Taíno Petroglyph Carvings. Following the presentation you will create a rock carving pendent. Ages 12-18 Registration Required

Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 04, All day

Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 24th and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!

Crochet Around the Corner

Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Gather with us to crochet.

Registration opens Saturday, September 20 2025 at 10:30am

Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin

Mon, Oct 06, All day

Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 24th and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!

Peanut Butter & Brains and Other Spooky Tales - Ages 3-5

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. Join us for Joe McGee's Peanut Butter & Brains and other spooky stories, a craft and a zombie walk through the library.

Registration opens Monday, September 22 2025 at 10:30am

Advanced French Club

Mon, Oct 06, 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- "DROP" (2025)

Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

A normal drop goes horribly wrong. Enjoy an afternoon movie at the library. PG-13 100 minutes Thriller

Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Volunteer Day

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 Monday, September 15 2025 at 9:00am

Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin

Tue, Oct 07, All day

Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 24th and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!

Fractured Fairytales Storytime - Ages 3-5

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some wacky fairytales and make a craft.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 10:30am

It's Cranberry Time!

Tue, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Brick Meeting Room

October is cranberry time in the Pine Barrens. Learn about how the industry once existed in Ocean County at the former company town of Double Trouble Village in Bayville, NJ.