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Off the Shelf
2026-10-16 15:30:00 2026-10-16 16:30:00 America/New_York Off the Shelf Ages 12-18: 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. Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Friday, October 16
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Brick Branch

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

Ages 12-18: 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.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 Closed
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Teen Hojalata Art
Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by creating your own colorful foil art, inspired by Hojalata, a traditional Mexican folk art. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Paws for Reading - Ages 5-12
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 5-12. Practice your reading skills in the company of gentle therapy dogs. Registration Required.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
Introduction to Mah Jongg
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an Introduction to Mah Jongg and learn the basics of this classic tile game. Attendance at all sessions is required. Please Register.
Night Crafting for Adults
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
This month's craft will be a rope sunflower vase.
This event is full
Introduction to Mah Jongg
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an Introduction to Mah Jongg and learn the basics of this classic tile game. Attendance at all sessions is required. Please Register.
CrafTeen Hour: Book Page Bookmarks
Fri, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Create bookmarks using paint swatches, book pages, stickers, washi tape, and more! Ages 12-18. While supplies last.
Crochet Together
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
If you know how to chain, single crochet and double crochet than join us for a small project.
The Musical World of David Foster
Sat, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Jimmy Scalia as he recounts the achievements of renowned composer and record producer David Foster.
Sidewalk Chalk Art Drop-In - Ages 2-5
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 2-5: Drop in between 10-11am for some sidewalk chalk art.
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Sep 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Before You Leave: Funeral Planning 101
Mon, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for an 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.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Sep 21, 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
Coloring Club for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Take a break and spend the morning coloring and listening to relaxing music. This program is for adults with special challenges and their caregivers. Please register.
Ask a Master Gardener
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Book Lovers Book Club
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Writers' Group
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Pirate Storytime - Ages 3-5
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with stories and a craft.
All About Service Dogs
Wed, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Local volunteer puppy-raisers from Canine Companions will present a live demonstration by a service dog and talk about the process of training a service animal. Potential Allergens.  
Baby Art Drop-In - Ages birth - 12 months.
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages birth - 12 months. Stop by anytime from 10-11am and use hand prints to make fun seasonal art.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Sep 24, 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.
Introduction to Mah Jongg
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an Introduction to Mah Jongg and learn the basics of this classic tile game. Attendance at all sessions is required. Please Register.
Teen Advisory Board - Teen Volunteer Day
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Earn community service hours with us through our Teen Volunteer program. Teen volunteer application required.
Introduction to Mah Jongg
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an Introduction to Mah Jongg and learn the basics of this classic tile game. Attendance at all sessions is required. Please Register.
2nd Annual Brick Youth Art Show Reception - Children & Families
Sat, Sep 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Stop by between the hours of 10am-12pm for a celebration of children's art created by the kids of Brick. The art will be on display and light refreshments will be provided. Potential allergens.
Teen Volunteer Day
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Feature Film: The Sheep Detectives
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
When Irish shepherd George Hardy is found dead. His flock of sheep, who secretly understand human language; team up to help a hopeless local policeman to solve the crime. PG 109 min.
Streaming & Smart TVs
Mon, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
During this presentation, you will learn about streaming, how to watch live TV without cable, and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the Internet on your television.
Teen Shrink Charms
Mon, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Join us and make some shrinky dinks, with a cool phone charm twist! Registration required.
Halloween Jars
Mon, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Come in and make a Halloween themed Jar for the spooky season.
This event is full
Paper Television Drop-In - Ages 6-10
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 6-10. Drop in from 6-7pm to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a paper television craft, inspired by the inventor of color TV, Guillermo González Camarena.
Meet Captain Joshua Huddy - A Revolutionary War Hero
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Dr. Jeffrey Schenker as he portrays Captain Joshua Huddy and brings history to life.
Lobster Craft Day - Ages 2-5
Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room B
Ages 2-5: We'll celebrate lobsters with some crafts.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 16 2026 at 10:30am
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 01, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Monster Mash Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Get in the spooky spirit with some fun monster stories and a craft.
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 10:30am
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Oct 01, 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.
When There Were Witches - An Exploration of the Salem Witch Trials
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join archivist Mickey DiCamillo as he unravels the Salem witch trials, and explore the transcripts from the 1692 interrogations of suspected witches.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 02, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Oktoberfest Craft Day - Ages 2-5
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 2-5: Celebrate Oktoberfest with some traditional festival crafts and snacks. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, September 18 2026 at 9:00am
Invisible and Essential: Learning LGBTQ+ Histories
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
For generations, the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals have been intentionally suppressed, making their contributions and lived experiences largely invisible.
Teen Advisory Board
Fri, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18. Earn community service hours with us through our Teen Volunteer program.
Registration opens Friday, September 18 2026 at 9:00am
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Sat, Oct 03, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join us to work on a community project. Bring your I or J hook to crochet. 
Garden State Homegrown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians
Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Gerard and Diane Barros will sweep you back in time with classic hits from New Jersey natives like Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Brick Library.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Mon, Oct 05, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Awesome Afternoon Storytime - Ages 3-5
Mon, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: Join us for an afternoon storytime. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, September 21 2026 at 9:00am
Fraud Watch: Vigilance Against Cybercrime
Mon, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
This workshop will cover how to stay safe in public, at home, when using social media and when shopping and banking. We'll also look at common scams and how to avoid them.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Tue, Oct 06, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Rescheduled
Tree Ring Science - Decoding the Secret Stories of the Forest
Tue, Oct 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Tuesday, November 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn more about tree rings and how they offer scientists vital information. Discover the secret stories trees can tell us! Presented by the NJ Forest Service.
Mindfulness for Everyday Living - A 3-Week Series for Stress Reduction, Focus, and Presence
Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a three-week, in-person mindfulness series designed to help you cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in daily life.
Writers' Group
Tue, Oct 06, 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.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 07, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Friends of the Brick Library Meeting
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.
"Rewind" & Remember: What Ever Happened to the... ?
Wed, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and engaging conversation about the lost objects and routines of the past.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 23 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Clay Ghosts
Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Get ready for the spooky season and make a clay floral sheet ghost decoration! Ages 13-18. Registration Required.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 23 2026 at 9:00am
Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab,Brick Meeting Room B
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.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 08, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Bats Storytime - Ages 3-5
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5. Join us to celebrate National Bat Week a little early with stories and a craft.
Registration opens Thursday, September 24 2026 at 10:30am
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Oct 08, 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.
Coffee and Coloring
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Spend an afternoon coloring, listening to soothing music, drinking coffee, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library. Potential allergens.
Registration opens Thursday, September 24 2026 at 9:00am
Being Bullied Because of a Disability: What You Should Know.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Do you believe that you, or someone you know, is being bullied due to having a disability? There are steps that can be taken to address the harassment.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 09, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Perfect Pumpkin Craft Day - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll celebrate autumn by creating some pumpkin crafts. Registration required.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 9:00am
CrafTeen Hour
Fri, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18 Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day by creating miniature ping pong planets decorated with prideful colors! While supplies last.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Sat, Oct 10, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Beginner Crochet
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Learn the basics to get started crocheting. In this three week series participants will learn the basics of crochet.  Supplies will be provided. 
Registration opens Saturday, September 26 2026 at 9:00am
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Mon, Oct 12, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Lunchtime Movie for Adults with Special Challenges
Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring your own lunch and watch a movie in our meeting room.
Silly Spiders - Ages 6-10
Mon, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 6-10. Come build some silly spiders out of pom-poms and pipe cleaners.
Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 3:00pm
Teen Calavera Print Making
Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Celebrate both Hispanic Heritage Month and Dia De Los Muertos by learning how to block print! Ages 13-18, Registration Required.
Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 9:00am
Ghost Hunting Behind the Scenes - New Jersey's Oldest Paranormal Research Team
Mon, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Get in the spooky spirit and join us as we welcome the South Jersey Ghost Research (SJGR) group for an informative and intriguing program about the paranormal.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Tue, Oct 13, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver
Tue, Oct 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. Please note: All children must wear shoes. Drop in.
Cancelled
Understanding Breast Health
Tue, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us for a discussion designed to empower you with comprehensive knowledge about breast health. Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Muñeca Lelé, Mexican Rag Doll Paper Craft - Ages 6-10
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us to learn about and create a paper version of a Mexican rag doll, or Muñeca Lelé, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 29 2026 at 4:00pm
Cancelled
Book Lovers Book Club
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
A different kind of book club. Read what you like and tell us about it. Please Register.
Mindfulness for Everyday Living - A 3-Week Series for Stress Reduction, Focus, and Presence
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a three-week, in-person mindfulness series designed to help you cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in daily life.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 14, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Craft for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 10am
Wed, Oct 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 Developmental Disabilities 11am
Wed, Oct 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.
Documentary Film: Dia de los Muertos!
Wed, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Taped before a live audience in the The Caverns subterranean amphitheater, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS! is a high-energy offering to celebrate a wonderful, ancient tradition. Rated: PG. Runtime: 55 min.
Bereavement Support Group
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Please join an Affinity Care social worker for a 4-part bereavement group centered around coping with grief due to the loss of a loved one.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 15, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Baby Art Drop-In - Ages birth - 12 months
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages birth - 12 months. Stop by anytime from 10-11am and use hand prints to make fun seasonal art.
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Oct 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.
LEGO® Drop-In - Ages 6-12
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Ages 6-12. Join us between 6:30-7:30pm to create a LEGO® masterpiece. You can bring your own set to work on or build something original with our loose bricks.
Night Crafting for Adults
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
This month's craft will be a yarn witch.
This event is full
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 16, All day
Can you guess the weight of the pumpkin just by looking at it? The winner will be contacted on Friday, October 23rd and will get to take the pumpkin home, just in time for Halloween!
Spooky-ish Storytime + Parade - Ages 3-5
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:45am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: Join us for not-so-spooky stories, crafts, snacks, and activities! We'll wrap up the festivities with a fun parade so don't forget your costume! Potential allergens.
Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 10:30am
Houseplant Swap
Fri, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join us for a fun and friendly Houseplant Swap event where you can refresh your indoor jungle and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am
Off the Shelf
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: 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.
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