Teen Advisory Board (Volunteer Day)

Playtime Pals - Ages 0-3 w/ Caregiver

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!

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 simple 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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Craft for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 10am

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!

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.

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.

Baby Art Drop-In - Ages birth - 12 months

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!

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.

Spooky-ish Storytime + Parade - Ages 3-5

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!

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.

This event is full

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

Registration is now closed

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!

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!

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.

This event is full

Fabulous Farm Storytime - Ages 3-5

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!

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.

This event is full

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.

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!

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.

This event is full

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.

Books & Balloons - Ages 2-5

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!

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

Registration is now closed

Mindfulness for Everyday Living - A 3-Week Series for Stress Reduction, Focus, and Presence

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.

This event is full

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Trick or Treat @ the Library - Children & Families

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.

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.

NaNoWriMo Drop-In Prompts - Ages 6-10

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

Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages 6-10. Drop in from 6-7pm for some fun writing prompts to spark some creativity for NaNoWriMo.

Writers' Group

Tue, Nov 03, 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.

Friends of the Brick Library Meeting

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

The Friends design and manage fundraising activities to support the library. New members are welcome.

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans: Memorial & Museum Presentation

Wed, Nov 04, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Join volunteer docents from the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum for a special presentation featuring Vietnam veterans and their experiences.

Vegan Eats

Wed, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Explore the vibrant world of vegan cuisine with our hands-on cooking demonstration and tasting event! Potential Allergens

Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 9:00am

Teen Fall Leaf Jar Lantern

Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Join us and make a fall leaf jar! It's perfect for a tealight or your trinkets! Ages 13-18, Please Register

Registration opens Wednesday, October 21 2026 at 9:00am

Twisted Stitchers of Ocean County

Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

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.

Jellyfish Storytime - Ages 3-5

Wed, Nov 04, 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.

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5. Celebrate World Jellyfish Day with some stories and a craft.

Registration opens Thursday, October 22 2026 at 10:30am

Mah Jongg Open Play

Thu, Nov 05, 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.

Edible Flowers: Color, Flavor & Fun

Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Learn about edible flowers and how they can be used in breads, cookies, jams, and teas. Recipes will be provided. Presented by Rutgers Master Gardener Sue Masoorli.

Beautiful Bison Storytime - Ages 3-5

Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Brick Meeting Room

Ages 3-5: We'll enjoy some bison stories and make a craft. Please register.

Registration opens Friday, October 23 2026 at 9:00am

Storytime with the Author: Meet Kayla Hamel - Children & Families

Fri, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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 Friday, October 23 2026 at 11:00am

Wellness Screenings

Fri, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

A registered nurse from Hackensack Meridian Health will perform free wellness screenings. Screenings will include: blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, blood sugar, BMI, and stroke risk. Drop-in.

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Brick Meeting Room

Join local author Kayla Hamel for a reading of her book This Special Someone, a rhyming picture book celebrating the special people who love us, even those we've lost. Followed by a craft activity.

Registration opens Saturday, October 24 2026 at 10:00am

Tea & Thanksgiving Travels

Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

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 Saturday, October 24 2026 at 10:30am

Magic for Adults

Sat, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Brick Meeting Room

Magicians John and Shereen Moran will entertain the adult audience combining comedy and magic. This dynamic duo has over 30 years of entertainment experience on television and in casinos.

Mon, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Brick Meeting Room

Join us for an afternoon of tea and comedy with the 1987 classic Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (R, 133 min).

Registration opens Monday, October 19 2026 at 2:00pm