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Registration opens:
July 16th, 2026

Tween Art: Shark Suncatchers

Ages 9-12
2026-07-30 15:00:00 2026-07-30 16:00:00 America/New_York Tween Art: Shark Suncatchers Ages 9-12. Celebrate shark week all month long by painting some shark suncatchers. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Thursday, July 30
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 15:00:00 2026-07-30 16:00:00 America/New_York Tween Art: Shark Suncatchers Ages 9-12. Celebrate shark week all month long by painting some shark suncatchers. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 9-12. Celebrate shark week all month long by painting some shark suncatchers.

To ensure we have the appropriate amount of space and supplies, please do not register more than one child per submission. Each child must be registered separately.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-12. Join us for The Goonies® and pirate themed fun! Crafts, activites and snacks provided. Registration Required. Potential Allergens.
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Family Movie Afternoon: The Goonies (PG) - Children & Families
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure. PG. 1hr 54min. No registration required.
Brick by Brick (for Adults)
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Unleash your inner architect at the Library's Adult LEGO® Club.
Writers' Group
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Jul 01, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Shark Tooth Jewelry Day - Ages 6-12
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Create your own shark tooth jewelry with fake shark tooth charms and beads.
This event is full
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Beet Eats
Wed, Jul 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, July 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Watch a live cooking demonstration focusing on simple, delicious, and inventive recipes that make the beet the star of the plate. Potential Allergens
Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
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.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Jul 02, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
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Shark Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Tuesday, July 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-5. Come celebrate shark week all month long with stories and a craft.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jul 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.
Rescheduled
Eyes of the Wild - Ages 5-12
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 5-12. Fun, Comedy and Education collide in this 45-60 minute program, featuring up close and personal encounters with some of our planet's most fascinating creatures. Potential Allergens.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Jul 06, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Decorate a Paddleboard Game - Ages 6-12
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Decorate your own paddleboard game.
This event is full
Crochet Together
Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Do you know how to crochet a chain? Make a double crochet stitch? If you have those skills then you are ready to make a traditional granny square. Yarn will be supplied.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Jul 07, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Red, White & Glue Craft Day - Ages 2-12
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-12. Create a variety of patriotic red, white and blue crafts with stars and stripes as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Registration Required.
This event is full
Teen Mini Galaxy Jars
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Join us and make an out of this world trinket! Please register.
Museum of the American Revolution Tour (Virtual Session)
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join a museum educator for a guided, virtual walk-through of the Museum's core galleries. Explore the Revolutionary War through the stories and artifacts that were left behind.
Museum of the American Revolution Tour (In-Person Session)
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us in our meeting room for a live virtual tour of the Museum's core galleries. Explore the Revolutionary War through the stories and artifacts that were left behind.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Jul 08, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Craft for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 10am
Wed, Jul 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 Developmental Disabilities 11am
Wed, Jul 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.
Tween Art: Shark in a Jar - Ages 9 - 12
Wed, Jul 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Come celebrate shark week all month long and build a shark inside a jar.
This event is full
Club 67
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program for teens entering 6th or 7th grade. An updated volunteer application is required.
Coffee and Coloring
Wed, Jul 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.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Jul 09, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Ice Cream Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with stories, a craft and a fun ice cream snack. Potential allergens.
This event is full
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jul 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.
Teen Art-ventures: Block Printing
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Learn how to use different art mediums! This week will be block printing. Please Register.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Jul 10, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Teen Clay Pot Gnomes
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Craft an adorable clay pot gnome! Registration Required 
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Sat, Jul 11, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join us for a community project.
Mosaic Glass Vase
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Age 13-18: Decorate a plain vase using small, colorful mosaic pieces to create unique designs.
Feature Film: "You, Me & Tuscany"
Sat, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life. Rated PG-13. Runtime: 105 minutes.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Jul 13, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Live Animal Talk w/ Cattus Island - Ages 5-12
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Learn about Ocean County's turtles and snakes and gain an appreciation for these fascinating creatures. Potential allergens.
I Survived Trivia: the Shark Attacks of 1916 - Ages 9-12
Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. How much do you know about the Shark Attacks of 1916? Join us for a trivia game to see how many questions you can answer - with maybe a few bonus shark questions, too.
Club 67
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program for teens entering 6th or 7th grade. An updated volunteer application is required.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Jul 14, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join a health educator to learn the secrets of eating well on a budget.
Book Lovers Book Club
Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
A different kind of book club. Read what you like and tell us about it. Please Register.
Shark Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Come celebrate shark week all month long with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 6:00pm
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Brick by Brick (for Adults)
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Unleash your inner architect at the Library's Adult LEGO® Club.
Writers' Group
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Jul 15, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Teen Art-venture: Watercolor
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Learn how to use different art mediums! This week will be watercolor. Please Register.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 10:00am
Chomping Clothespin Shark - Ages 6-10
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Come celebrate shark week all month long and make a chomping shark.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 2:00pm
Paws for Reading - Ages 5-12
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Brick Meeting Room
AGES 5-12. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Registration Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 4:00pm
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Jul 16, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Dino Disco Dance Party - Ages 2-6
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-6. Stomp and roar to dino themed music at this interactive, high energy disco dance party! Grown up participation is encouraged but not mandatory. Registration Required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 10:30am
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Pallet Wood Painting for Teens
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18: Teens will paint pallets with a fun saying. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 3:00pm
Night Crafting for Adults
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
This month's craft will be a wooden watermelon.
Registration opens Thursday, July 2 2026 at 9:00am
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Jul 17, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Teen Dinos & Dips
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Make some dips with us and enjoy them with the best snack of all: dino nuggets! Please register. Potential Allergens
Registration opens Friday, July 3 2026 at 11:00am
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Sat, Jul 18, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Bring in as many gently used puzzles as you'd like to swap with other puzzle enthusiasts!
Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers Concert
Sat, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Looking for a relaxing afternoon of music? Join this popular quartet for songs from the Roaring Twenties that are upbeat and timeless.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Jul 20, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Dino Magnets - Ages 6-10
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Celebrate our prehistoric summer by making some fun dinosaur magnets.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 3:00pm
Club 67
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Club 67, the summer volunteer program for teens entering 6th or 7th grade. An updated volunteer application is required.
Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 6:00pm
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Jul 21, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
LEGO® Drop-In - Ages 6-12
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Drop in between 10:30-11:30am to build some LEGO®. We have tons of loose bricks or you can bring your own LEGO® set to build.
Knitters of Brick
Tue, Jul 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!
Eyes of the Wild - Ages 5-12
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Fun, Comedy and Education collide in this 45-60 minute program, featuring up close and personal encounters with some of our planet's most fascinating creatures. Potential Allergens.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 4:00pm
1986 Mets- More than Game 6- 40th Anniversary
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Celebrate baseball season with a 40th anniversary tribute to the 1986 Mets.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Jul 22, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Beautiful Beachy Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some beachy reads and then decorate your very own sand bucket.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Summer Paper Quilling
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 13-18. Join us and paper quill an adorable summer picture. Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 2:00pm
Prehistoric Life of New Jersey, Dig It! - Dinosaurs, Mammoths & Sharks, Oh, My!
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Examine fossils from NJ while exploring changes in terrain, sea level, and climate that shaped our native species over time. Sort through 15-million-year-old sediments to find fossils you can keep!
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Jul 23, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Animal Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Are you interested in volunteering at the Jersey Shore Animal Center? Join us for an informative presentation about all of the possible volunteer opportunities available at the shelter.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jul 23, 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 Clay Trinket Dishes
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Make a funky fossil themed dish for your all your coolest trinkets! Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 3:00pm
Science Heroes: Digging It! - Ages 6-12
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12. Unearth your love for science in this interactive S.T.E.M. show! Sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation. Registration Required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 6:00pm
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Jul 24, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Fossils & Textures: Dinosaur-Inspired Clay Art - Ages 6-10
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Explore texture and pattern by creating dinosaur-inspired fossil artwork with local artist Ashley Witzgall.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 10:30am
Ask a Master Gardener
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
Teen Craft: Pipe Cleaner Spiders
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Craft a spider using pipe cleaners, beads, pompoms, and as many googly eyes as you like! While supplies last.
Registration opens Friday, July 10 2026 at 3:30pm
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Sat, Jul 25, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Beet Eats
Sat, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Watch a live cooking demonstration focusing on simple, delicious, and inventive recipes that make the beet the star of the plate. Potential Allergens
This event is full
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Jul 27, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Decorate a Library Tote - Ages 2-12
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-12: Decorate your very own library tote bag. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
New Jersey's Precious Pinelands with Jenkinson's Aquarium
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
During this live show, meet animal ambassadors to learn all about the history of these vast oak-pine forests, their diverse wildlife.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 1:00pm
Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends - Children & Families
Mon, Jul 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for an interactive musical comedy show for the whole family. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 4:00pm
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Jul 28, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
The Sky Tonight - Planetarium Show - for Teens
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 14 2026 at 3:00pm
Writers' Group
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Coastal Dark Skies
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Light pollution affects us all! Explore the impact of light pollution on the coastal birds and marine life we share our local beaches, summer homes, and vacation spots with.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Wed, Jul 29, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Teen DIY Junk Journals
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 13-18. Join us and put together a junk journal that's uniquely yours! Please register.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 15 2026 at 10:00am
Houseplant Hospital
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Is your thumb not as green as you would like? Let a Master Gardener help! Drop in and bring your struggling houseplant so the gardeners can help diagnose the issue and offer suggestions to remedy it.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Jul 30, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Red, White & Guess! - Patriotic Candy Jar Contest
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Can you guess how many candies are in the jar? Take a guess by Friday, July 31st for a chance to win!
Dino Bites with Dietician Jen Klein - Ages 6-10
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Become a master chef and make something delicious at the library! Potential allergens. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 10:00am
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Jul 30, 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.
Tween Art: Shark Suncatchers - Ages 9-12
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Celebrate shark week all month long by painting some shark suncatchers.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 3:00pm
Brick Branch Welcomes: The Star Wars 501st Northeast Remnant
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-12: Join us as we welcome our favorite troop of Star Wars cosplayers. We learn about what they do, how they make their costumes, and take lots of photos with the characters.
Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am
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