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Registration opens:
October 15th, 2025

Bereavement Support Group
2025-11-05 18:30:00 2025-11-05 19:30:00 America/New_York Bereavement Support Group Please join an Affinity Care social worker for a 4-part bereavement group centered around coping with grief and loss during the holiday and winter season. Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Wednesday, November 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-05 18:30:00 2025-11-05 19:30:00 America/New_York Bereavement Support Group Please join an Affinity Care social worker for a 4-part bereavement group centered around coping with grief and loss during the holiday and winter season. Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Brick Branch

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Please join an Affinity Care social worker for a 4-part bereavement group centered around coping with grief and loss during the holiday and winter season.

The holidays can be an immensely difficult time for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. Please join an Affinity Care social worker for a 4-part bereavement group centered around coping with grief and loss during the holiday and winter season. The goal is to create a warm, safe space for sharing and to provide educational opportunities related to normalizing the grieving process.

Please register once for this four-week session, held on November 5th, 12th, 19th, and December 3rd.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | General |

TAGS: | MentalHealth | HolidayOCL |

Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Mon, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 Closed
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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 is now closed
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 is now closed
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
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.
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.
Are You Interested in Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet?
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 08, 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!
Adventures in Bookland: Hispanic Heritage Month
Wed, Oct 08, All day
We?re honoring Hispanic Heritage with a look at children?s literature written and illustrated by Hispanic authors and artists.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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.
Coffee and Coloring
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 09, 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 09, 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.
Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety at Home
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for safety tips from a member of the Brick Township Fire Department.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Gain valuable skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Ages 12-18.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 10, 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!
Wellness Screenings
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Sat, Oct 11, 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!
Fire Safety for Kids - For Children & Families
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Children & Families. Join the Brick Township Fire Department for fire safety tips followed by a visit with a real fire truck in recognition of Fire Prevention Week.
Teen Volunteer Day
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Mon, Oct 13, 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!
Spooky Storytime - Ages 3-5
Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Join us for fun spooky ghost stories and a craft.
This event is full
LEGO® Drop-In - Ages 6-12
Mon, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 5-12: Drop in between 3:30-4:30pm and create something with our bricks or bring your own set to work on.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Tue, Oct 14, 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!
Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Connections Beyond Age - Embracing Online Dating for Older Adults
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Love and connection matter at any age! Join us to learn online dating tips for older adults. Gain skills, confidence, and stay safe while exploring apps to find companionship and intimacy.
Teen DIY Ghost Paintings
Tue, Oct 14, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Choose a fun photo and paint in your own tiny ghost for some sweet, but spooky décor for this Halloween season! Ages 12-18
Writers' Group
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Cancelled
Meet the Mayor
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 15, 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!
Awesome Ocean Craft - Ages 2-5
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 2-5: We'll make an awesome ocean craft
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Paws for Reading - Ages 5-12
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration necessary.
Ghost Hunting Behind the Scenes - New Jersey's Oldest Paranormal Research Team
Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Get in the spooky spirit and join us as we welcome the South Jersey Ghost Research (SJGR) group for an informative and intriguing program about the paranormal.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 16, 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!
Monster Mash Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Join us for monster stories and a craft.
This event is full
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Night Crafting for Adults
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
This month we will be making a fabric scarecrow.
This event is full
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 17, 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!
Cheeky Chickens Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some stories about cheeky chickens and make a clucking cool craft.
Intro to American Sign Language
Fri, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
In honor of Diversability Awareness Month, join us and learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). Presented by volunteers from Ocean County College's Interpreter Training Program.
Off The YA Shelf
Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Join us each month as the teen librarians share new YA books. Whether you're into mysteries, romance, graphic novels, or fantasy, you're bound to find something new to love. Ages 12-18
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Sat, Oct 18, 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!
Feature Film "Jurasssic World: Rebirth" (2025)
Sat, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Enjoy a feature film at the library. PG-13 134 minutes
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Mon, Oct 20, 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!
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Cybersecurity 101
Mon, Oct 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join retired IT professional and computer science professor, Darren Tietsworth, for a discussion about cybersecurity. Registration required.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Oct 20, 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
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Tue, Oct 21, 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!
Drum Circle for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Please join Master Drummer, Deborah Kehoe, as she leads a drum circle program.
This event is full
Knitters of Brick
Tue, Oct 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!
Living with Arthritis
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
This program provides an overview of arthritis, covering its definition, most common types, signs and symptoms, and impact on daily activities.
Tween Art: Vintage Ghost Painting - Ages 9-12
Tue, Oct 21, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Join us as we try our hand at this viral art trend by adding spooky ghosts to "vintage" art!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 3:45pm
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 22, 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!
Teen Volunteer Day
Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 23, 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!
Bat Drop-In Craft - Ages 2-5
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 2-5. Drop in between 10-11am to kick off Bat Week with a fun craft.
Teen Board Game Afternoon
Mon, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Celebrate Halloween with us! Listen to music, enjoy some snacks, and most importantly--play some board games! Ages 12-18
Pumpkin Drop-In Craft - Ages 2-6
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 2 - 6. Drop in the Children's Department between 6 - 7 pm to make a fun pumpkin craft.
Writers' Group
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Sugar Skull Masks Drop In Craft - Ages 6-12
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 6-12. Drop in during the hour to color a Sugar Skull mask and learn about Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead.
Teen Movie Night- The Addams Family
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Celebrate Halloween with us! Join us for a movie night and watch The Addams Family(1991)! Rated PG-13 Runtime 1h 39m Ages 13 - 18, please register.
Ghouly Ghosty Drop-In Craft - Ages 2-12
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in between 6-7pm and make a ghost craft.
Teen Interactive Display: Native American Heritage Month
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Stop by the Teen Zone throughout the month of November to find books and library resources available to honor and learn about Native American Heritage Month.
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Gather with us to crochet.
Registration opens Saturday, October 18 2025 at 10:30am
Teen Interactive Display: Native American Heritage Month
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Stop by the Teen Zone throughout the month of November to find books and library resources available to honor and learn about Native American Heritage Month.
Advanced French Club
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Nov 03, 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, October 13 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Interactive Display: Native American Heritage Month
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Stop by the Teen Zone throughout the month of November to find books and library resources available to honor and learn about Native American Heritage Month.
Deadlock: An Election Story
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Join UC Davis School of Law's Aaron Tang as he guides a panel of experts through some ethical dilemmas.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 9:00am
Book Lovers Book Cafe
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 2:00pm
NaNoWriMo Prompts (Ages 6 - 12)
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Join us for some creative writing prompts to kick off National Novel Writing Month.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 6:00pm
Teen Interactive Display: Native American Heritage Month
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Stop by the Teen Zone throughout the month of November to find books and library resources available to honor and learn about Native American Heritage Month.
Friends of the Brick Library Meeting
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Healthcare & Tech at a Glance
Wed, Nov 05, 11:15am - 12:00pm
In this lecture, we'll explore how doctors are using cutting-edge tech to diagnose, monitor, and treat medical conditions and how patients can use tech to manage and improve their health.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 9:00am
Turkey Eats
Wed, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for an exciting cooking demonstration where we'll transform your leftover turkey into a couple of mouthwatering dishes. Potential Allergens
Registration opens Wednesday, October 22 2025 at 9:00am
Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
If you are already a knitter, please join our group to share your expertise with others. Our group meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-8pm.
Bereavement Support Group
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Please join an Affinity Care social worker for a 4-part bereavement group centered around coping with grief and loss during the holiday and winter season.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
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