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Registration opens:
January 27th, 2026

Teen Craft Corner: Reggie Laurent
2026-02-11 15:30:00 2026-02-11 16:30:00 America/New_York Teen Craft Corner: Reggie Laurent Ages 12-18: Celebrate Black History Month with us and make a colorful mixed media painting inspired by the work of famous artist Reginald Laurent! Registration Required. Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Wednesday, February 11
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-11 15:30:00 2026-02-11 16:30:00 America/New_York Teen Craft Corner: Reggie Laurent Ages 12-18: Celebrate Black History Month with us and make a colorful mixed media painting inspired by the work of famous artist Reginald Laurent! Registration Required. Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Brick Branch

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

Ages 12-18: Celebrate Black History Month with us and make a colorful mixed media painting inspired by the work of famous artist Reginald Laurent! Registration Required.

Celebrate Black History Month with us and make a colorful mixed media painting inspired by the work of famous artist Reginald Laurent! Ages 12-18, Please Register.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | BlackHistoryMonth |

Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed
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Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jan 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
LEGO® Drop-In - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Drop in between 4-4:45pm for fun with LEGO®. Bring in your own set or create something new with our bin of loose bricks.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Jan 12, 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.
Registration is now closed
Crafting for Adults
Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a craft
Registration is now closed
Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver
Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 0-3 w/ caregiver: Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your little ones make a new pal during free play time. Drop in.
Book Lovers Book Club
Tue, Jan 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
A different kind of book club. Read what you like and tell us about it. Please Register.
Hot Air Balloon Drop-In Craft - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-5. Drop in from 6-7pm to make a fun hot air balloon craft.
Writers' Group
Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session
Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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.
Fiction & Flavors: Make Your Own Boba Tea
Wed, Jan 14, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 12-18: Come learn a fun and fast way to make one of your favorite drinks! Potential allergens. Registration Required.
Tween Art: Winter Folk Art Trees - Ages 9-12
Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. We're creating a simple but vibrant landscape of trees with marker and watercolor. Please Register.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jan 15, 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.
Night Crafting for Adults
Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
This month we will be making a hello winter sign.
This event is full
Dragon Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Appreciate a Dragon day with stories and a craft.
This event is full
Teen Volunteer Day
Fri, Jan 16, 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.
This event is full
Feature Film "The Roses"
Sat, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down. 1hr 45min. Rated R.
Ms. Michelle's Favorites Storytime - Ages 2-5
Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-5: We'll enjoy some of Ms. Michelle's favorite picture books and make a craft. Please register.
This event is full
MLK Day of Service Teen Volunteer Project
Mon, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Earn volunteer service hours in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s National Day of Service. Ages 12-18
Knitters of Brick
Tue, Jan 20, 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!
Through My Grandfather's Eyes - A Personal Retelling of Holocaust Survival
Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, join speaker Amy Goodman as she shares her Grandpa Joseph's story of survival and resilience during the Holocaust.
Penguin Drop-In Craft - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-5. Drop in from 6-7pm to celebrate Penguin Awareness Day with a fun craft.
Brick by Brick (For Adults)
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Unleash your inner architect at the Library's Adult LEGO® Club.
Happy Little Trees Painting Day - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll paint something fun. Please dress for a mess. Please register.
All About Dieting: What is the Best Approach for You?
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
The holiday season is over and many of us would like to drop some weight and get healthier.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Gain valuable skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Paws for Reading - Ages 5-12
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Brick Meeting Room
Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. No registration necessary.
Toddler Art: Winter Tree Finger Painting - Ages 1-3
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 1-3. Finger paint or cotton swab a beautiful snowy tree. Registration Required.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
Beautiful Big Cats Storytime - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-5: We'll enjoy some stories about big cats and make a purrfect craft. Please register.
This event is full
DIY Paint Swatch Bookmarks
Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Create your own paint swatch bookmarks.
Documentary Film: Where Do We Go from Here? - A Dialogue on Race
Mon, Jan 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
This illuminating program, filmed during a guided tour of civil rights landmarks, blends potent archival footage and photos with group discussion to sensitively explore race relations in the U.S.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Jan 26, 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.
This event is full
Winter Seed-Sowing
Tue, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Thinking about your garden on those cold winter days? Join Rutgers Master Gardener Diane Maiorano to learn about winter seed-sowing.
Writers' Group
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Teen Craft Corner: Photocard Holders
Wed, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Join us in the Teen Zone and make a pocket size frame for your favorite pictures! Perfect as a keychain, or locker magnet. Please Register.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 9:00am
Human Trafficking 101 - Overview and Prevention
Wed, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
In honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a representative from the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) will give a presentation on the basics.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jan 29, 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.
Jurassic Afternoon Tea - Ages 3-5
Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: Join us for a dinosaur themed afternoon tea. Please feel free to dress up for the occasion. Potential Allergens.
Registration opens Thursday, January 15 2026 at 9:00am
Off the YA Shelf
Fri, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Minecraft Rocks - Ages 5-11
Sat, Jan 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-11. Learn about the real life rocks that are found in the game Minecraft and about what Geologists do with Cub Scout Pack 39. Make a mineral test kit and paint your own rock to take home.
Registration opens Saturday, January 17 2026 at 2:30pm
Groundhog Day Drop-In Craft - Ages 3-5
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 3-5. Drop in from 10-11am and make a fun groundhog day craft.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 12-18: Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, January 19 2026 at 9:00am
Get Hooked! Intro to Crochet
Mon, Feb 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Learn the basics to start to crochet
Registration opens Monday, January 26 2026 at 9:00am
AI & Disinformation
Tue, Feb 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
In this lecture, we'll explore how AI is used to create deepfakes and clone voices. We'll also review how to evaluate information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI.
Book Lovers Book Club
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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, January 20 2026 at 6:30pm
Friends of the Brick Library Meeting
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
Wed, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Gain valuable skills and earn community service hours through our Teen Advisory Board (TAB).
Registration opens Wednesday, January 21 2026 at 9:00am
Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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. If you are a beginner, knitting needles and yarn will be available.
Tween Art: Geometric Heart Art
Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12: We'll create colorful art using pastel and watercolors. Registration Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 21 2026 at 6:30pm
Shark Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Join us for some fun shark stories and a craft.
Registration opens Thursday, January 22 2026 at 10:30am
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Feb 05, 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.
Bluey Craft Day - Ages 2-5
Fri, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-5: We'll make some crafts based on our favorite family of Australian Heelers. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, January 23 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Creation Station
Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Stop by the teen department to select a craft to take home.
Teen Volunteer Day
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, January 19 2026 at 9:00am
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Come together for a community project.
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 12-18: Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, January 19 2026 at 9:00am
Get Hooked! Intro to Crochet
Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Learn the basics to start to crochet
Registration opens Monday, January 26 2026 at 9:00am
Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver
Tue, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 0-3 w/ caregiver: Meet up with other parents and caregivers while your little ones make a new pal during free play time. Drop in.
Writers' Group
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
Craft for Adults with Special Challenges - 10am session
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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.
Teen Craft Corner: Reggie Laurent
Wed, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Celebrate Black History Month with us and make a colorful mixed media painting inspired by the work of famous artist Reginald Laurent! Registration Required.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 27 2026 at 9:00am
Color a Valentine's Day Card Drop-in - Ages 2-12
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 2-12: Stop by within the hour to color a Valentine's Day card to give to someone you care about!
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