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Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
2026-10-01 00:00:00 2026-10-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin 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! Brick Branch -

Thursday, October 01
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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!

Drop by the Brick Branch to take part in our Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin contest. The closest guess wins the pumpkin!

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Wed, Sep 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
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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
Wed, Sep 02, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Join staff from the Jersey Shore Animal Center and learn about the daily routine, shelter environment, and welfare of pets living at the shelter. Potential Allergens.  
Rice Eats
Wed, Sep 02, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Watch a live cooking demonstration featuring a couple of unique and flavorful rice dishes from around the world. Potential Allergens
This event is full
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
Spend an evening coloring, listening to soothing music, drinking coffee, and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library.
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.
Local Wildlife Drop-In Craft - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 3-5. Drop in from 10-11am to celebrate National Wildlife Day with a fun craft.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring in as many gently used puzzles as you'd like to swap with other puzzle enthusiasts!
Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver
Tue, Sep 08, 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.
Discover Arthritis: Take Control
Tue, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
In this presentation, participants will learn about the different types of arthritis and how the condition is diagnosed. Presented by a Community Outreach Educator with the Arthritis Foundation.
Writers' Group
Tue, Sep 08, 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 Developmental Disabilities 10am
Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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.
Houseplant Hospital
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
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
Ages 3-5. Celebrate National Teddy Bear day with stories and a fun craft.
This event is full
Mah Jongg Open Play
Thu, Sep 10, 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 10, 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.
LEGO® Drop-In - Ages 6-12
Thu, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages 6-12: Drop in between 6:30-7:30pm and use our bricks to create something fabulous or bring your own set to work on.
Cheerful Chickens Storytime - Ages 3-5
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some chicken stories and make a clucking cool craft.
Introduction to Mah Jongg
Fri, Sep 11, 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 Volunteer Day
Fri, Sep 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Crochet Around the Corner
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join us in making a crocheting community project.
Teen Volunteer Day
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Two Trains: Friendship and Gratitude
Sat, Sep 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
In 1947, Americans answered a call for help. A few years later, France found a way to show their gratitude. This is the story of the effort people will go to when they want to make a difference.
Beautiful Big Cat Storytime - Ages 3-5
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some stories about big cats and make a purrfect craft.
This event is full
Begin Your Adventure at Gateway National Recreational Area
Mon, Sep 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join a park ranger and begin your adventure by exploring the many opportunities available at your local national park.
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
Knitters of Brick
Tue, Sep 15, 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!
Men's Health: the Road to a Better Life
Tue, Sep 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Learn the ways in which men have different health issues and concerns than women. Presented by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Meet the Mayor
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Join Brick Mayor Lisa Crate at the library where the community will be able to ask questions directly to the Mayor in an informal setting. Please register.
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 opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 2 2026 at 4:00pm
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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 3 2026 at 9:00am
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.
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
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 6:00pm
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 2:30pm
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 9 2026 at 10:30am
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.
Registration opens Friday, September 11 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Monday, September 14 2026 at 9:00am
Halloween Jars
Mon, Sep 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
Come in and make a Halloween themed Jar for the spooky season.
Registration opens Monday, September 14 2026 at 6:30pm
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 9:00am
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