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Registration opens:
August 31st, 2026

Before You Leave: Funeral Planning 101

2026-09-21 15:00:00 2026-09-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Before You Leave: Funeral Planning 101 Join us for an entertaining, informative presentation on end of life preparation with tips to help you decrease stress and save money. Presented by the Funeral Consumer Alliance of New Jersey. Brick Branch - Brick Meeting Room

Monday, September 21
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Brick Branch

Brick Meeting Room

Join us for an entertaining, informative presentation on end of life preparation with tips to help you decrease stress and save money. Presented by the Funeral Consumer Alliance of New Jersey.

Join us at the Brick Branch, for an entertaining, informative presentation on end of life preparation with tips to help you decrease stress and save money. You do research before buying a car, why not do research before you need end of life plans? Topics covered will include planning ahead without paying ahead, how to choose a funeral home, organ and full body donation, green burial, and how to save money. 

Presented by Ted Taylor, MDiv; hospital chaplain, clinical ethicist and volunteer with the non-profit Funeral Consumers Alliance of New Jersey.

Please Register.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Mon, Aug 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 Closed
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Sat, Aug 22, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Aug 24, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Painting with Ms. Nancy - Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 12:15pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-12: Learn how to paint dinosaurs with Ms. Nancy. Registration Required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
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Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Tue, Aug 25, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Tea & Timeless Glamour
Tue, Aug 25, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Creation Station
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Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
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Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Writers' Group
Tue, Aug 25, 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, Aug 26, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Kids Craft Buffet - Ages 2-12
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
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Tween Art: Shark Suncatchers - Ages 9-12
Wed, Aug 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 9-12. Celebrate shark week all month long by painting some shark suncatchers.
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Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Thu, Aug 27, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Dino Bites with Dietician Jen Klein - Ages 6-10
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Brick Meeting Room
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Mah Jongg Open Play
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Brick Meeting Room
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Bear Mask Drop-In Craft - Ages 2-12
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Brick Meeting Room
A fast-paced word finding challenge in a 4x4 grid while enjoying some snacks. Potential Allergens
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Fri, Aug 28, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Teen Blackout Poetry Drop-In
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 13-18: Make your own unique blackout poetry art from recycled book pages!
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Sat, Aug 29, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
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Puzzle Swap
Sat, Aug 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring in as many gently used puzzles as you'd like to swap with other puzzle enthusiasts!
Animal Donation Drive - Support Your Local Furry Friends
Mon, Aug 31, All day
In partnership with the Jersey Shore Animal Center, the Brick Branch is collecting donations to support our local furry friends.
Friends of the Brick Library Meeting
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
Shelter Life at the Jersey Shore Animal Center
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Brick Meeting Room
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Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, Sep 02, 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.
Coffee and Coloring
Wed, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
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Brick Meeting Room
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Brick Meeting Room
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Brick Meeting Room
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Craft for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 11am
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Houseplant Hospital
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Brick Meeting Room
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Teen Creation Station
Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Stop by the teen department to select a craft to take home.
Bears are the Best Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
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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.
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Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Begin Your Adventure at Gateway National Recreational Area
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Brick Meeting Room
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Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
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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 Meeting Room
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Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
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Sat, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
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Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Before You Leave: Funeral Planning 101
Mon, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for an entertaining, informative presentation on end of life preparation with tips to help you decrease stress and save money. Presented by the Funeral Consumer Alliance of New Jersey.
Registration opens Monday, August 31 2026 at 3:00pm
Teen Volunteer Day
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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
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