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Registration opens:
January 26th, 2026

Get Hooked! Intro to Crochet
2026-02-02 18:30:00 2026-02-02 20:00:00 America/New_York Get Hooked! Intro to Crochet Learn the basics to start to crochet Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Monday, February 02
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-02 18:30:00 2026-02-02 20:00:00 America/New_York Get Hooked! Intro to Crochet Learn the basics to start to crochet Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Brick Branch

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Learn the basics to start to crochet

Have you always wanted to learn to crochet? Join us for this beginner-friendly session where we'll cover basic foundational skills. You'll learn how to hold the hook and yarn, basic stitches like the chain and single crochet, and understand how to read a simple pattern. All materials will be provided. No experience necessary!

Please register once for this three-week session, February 2, 9, and 23.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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We're closed Thursday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
(New Year's Eve)
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 Closed
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Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
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Brick Meeting Room
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Get Hooked! Intro to Crochet
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Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Learn the basics to start to crochet
Registration opens Monday, January 26 2026 at 9:00am
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