Teen Volunteer Day

Bear Mask Drop-In Craft - Ages 2-12

Thu, Aug 27, 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.

Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 2-12: Drop in between 6-7 pm and make a bear mask.

Cancelled

Alpha-Blitz & Bites

Thu, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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.

Cancelled

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

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.

Local Wildlife Drop-In Craft - Ages 3-5

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.

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.

Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 10:30am

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.

LEGO® Drop-In - Ages 6-12

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.

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.

Registration opens Friday, August 28 2026 at 10:30am

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.

Crochet Around the Corner

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

Registration opens Friday, August 28 2026 at 3:30pm

Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Join us in making a crocheting community project.

Two Trains: Friendship and Gratitude

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

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.

Registration opens Monday, August 31 2026 at 10:30am

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.

Men's Health: the Road to a Better Life

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

Registration opens Monday, August 31 2026 at 6:00pm

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!

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

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.

Night Crafting for Adults

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.

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

CrafTeen Hour: Book Page Bookmarks

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.

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.

Registration opens Monday, August 31 2026 at 3:00pm

Coloring Club for Adults with Special Challenges

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

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.

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.

Teen Advisory Board - Teen Volunteer Day

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.

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

2nd Annual Brick Youth Art Show Reception - Children & Families

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.

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.