Stafford Branch, Ocean County Library

129 North Main St. (Route 9)

Manahawkin (609-597-3381)

theoceancountylibrary.org

The Friends of the StaffordLibrary sponsora live experience of The Polar Express on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m.

Children up to age 12 canhear stories from the conductor, enjoy cookies and cocoa and sing Christmas carols. Younger children can wear theirfavorite Christmas pajamas. The program is presented by A Land and Sea Mermaid.