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Registration opens:
October 22nd, 2025

Reiki and Self Care for the Holidays
2025-11-12 14:00:00 2025-11-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Reiki and Self Care for the Holidays Navigate the stress of the holiday season with practical self-care techniques. Please Register. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-12 14:00:00 2025-11-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Reiki and Self Care for the Holidays Navigate the stress of the holiday season with practical self-care techniques. Please Register. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Navigate the stress of the holiday season with practical self-care techniques. Please Register.

In this program, Holisticare Hospice and Reiki Master Maria will help participants navigate the stress of the holiday season by introducing them to practical self-care techniques and the calming practice of Reiki.

Please Register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | General |

TAGS: | MentalHealth | HolidayOCL |

Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Mon, Oct 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 Closed
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Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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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.
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Tue, Oct 14, All day
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Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Connections Beyond Age - Embracing Online Dating for Older Adults
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 15, All day
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Brick Meeting Room
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Brick Meeting Room
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Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Join us for monster stories and a craft.
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Brick Meeting Room
This month we will be making a fabric scarecrow.
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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.
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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)
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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 Jurassic World: Rebirth
Sat, Oct 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
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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
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Brick Meeting Room
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Teen Volunteer Day
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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
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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
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Knitters of Brick
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Brick Meeting Room
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Tween Art: Vintage Ghost Painting - Ages 9-12
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Brick Meeting Room
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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)
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Teen Volunteer Day
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Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
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Teen Interactive Display: Native American Heritage Month
Tue, Nov 04, All day
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Brick Meeting Room
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Teen Interactive Display: Native American Heritage Month
Wed, Nov 05, All day
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Wed, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
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Teen Interactive Display: Native American Heritage Month
Thu, Nov 06, All day
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Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
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Brick Meeting Room
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Brick Meeting Room
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Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
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Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
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Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
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Brick Meeting Room
Navigate the stress of the holiday season with practical self-care techniques. Please Register.
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