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Registration opens:
October 19th, 2026

Teen Volunteer Day
2026-11-02 18:00:00 2026-11-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Teen Volunteer Day Ages 12-18: Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required. Please register Brick Branch - Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)

Monday, November 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Brick Branch

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

Ages 12-18: Stop by the Teen Zone to earn a community service hour. A current teen volunteer application is required.

Teen Volunteer Application link:

https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers   

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Volunteer |

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Brick Branch
Phone: (732) 477-4513
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Mon, Sep 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 Closed
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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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
Cancelled
Fraud Watch: Vigilance Against Cybercrime
Mon, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Community Impact: Building A Brighter Future
Wed, Oct 07, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Want to know how AARP helps people over 50 live better lives?
"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.
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.
Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
This event is full
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.
Cancelled
Being Bullied Because of a Disability: What You Should Know.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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.
This event is full
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. 
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Friends of the Brick Library Clothing Drive
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Help support The Friends of the Brick Library! We will be collecting new or gently used clothes, shoes, purses, belts, bed & bath linens, and stuffed animals. All proceeds benefit the Brick Branch.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Sat, Oct 17, 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 Clothing Drive
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Help support The Friends of the Brick Library! We will be collecting new or gently used clothes, shoes, purses, belts, bed & bath linens, and stuffed animals. All proceeds benefit the Brick Branch.
Beginner Crochet
Sat, Oct 17, 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. 
This event is full
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick Meeting Room
Bring in as many gently used puzzles as you'd like to swap with other puzzle enthusiasts!
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Mon, Oct 19, 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!
Teentober: Week of Volunteering
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Participants will assist with a variety of tasks and projects, gain community service hours, and help support library services for the community.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Tue, Oct 20, 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!
Fabulous Farm Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick Meeting Room
Ages 3-5: We'll read some fabulous farm stories and make a craft. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 9:00am
Knitters of Brick
Tue, Oct 20, 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!
Growing Garlic
Tue, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
A presentation of the various types of alliums and garlic, their care, and a demonstration of planting and harvesting technique. Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County.
Floating Ghosts Drop-In - Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 3-5. Drop in from 6-7pm to make a hanging ghost.
Writers' Group
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Documentary Film: Our Dad, Danielle
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brick Meeting Room
To the outside world, they had it all figured out, but Danielle hid a secret behind nice suits, a beard, and larger-than-life personality. Danielle is a trans woman. Rated: Not Rated. Runtime: 97 min.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 21, 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!
Teentober: Week of Volunteering
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Participants will assist with a variety of tasks and projects, gain community service hours, and help support library services for the community.
Bereavement Support Group
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
Thu, Oct 22, 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!
Books & Balloons - Ages 2-5
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 2-5: Join us for some balloon themed stories followed by a special visit from a balloon artist! This program is Sponsored by The Friends of the Brick Library. Registration Required.
Registration opens Thursday, October 8 2026 at 10:30am
Teentober: Week of Volunteering
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Participants will assist with a variety of tasks and projects, gain community service hours, and help support library services for the community.
Teentober: Week of Volunteering
Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Participants will assist with a variety of tasks and projects, gain community service hours, and help support library services for the community.
Teentober: Week of Volunteering
Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Brick 1st Floor Conference Room (located in Teen Zone)
Ages 12-18: Participants will assist with a variety of tasks and projects, gain community service hours, and help support library services for the community.
Beginner Crochet
Sat, Oct 24, 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. 
This event is full
Mindfulness for Everyday Living - A 3-Week Series for Stress Reduction, Focus, and Presence
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
Join us for a three-week, in-person mindfulness series designed to help you cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in daily life.
Little Witchy Potions Drop-In - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 3-5. Drop in from 10-11am to design a fun paper witch's brew potion.
Bereavement Support Group
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Trick or Treat @ the Library - Children & Families
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stop by the library between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for some trick-or-treat fun. We can't wait to see all your amazing costumes and celebrate with you. Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Saturday Movie: Supergirl
Sat, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Supergirl reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. PG-13. 108 min.
Teen Volunteer Day
Mon, Nov 02, 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, October 19 2026 at 6:00pm
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