Stafford Branch,

Ocean County Library

129 North Main St. (Route 9)

Manahawkin (609-597-3381)

theoceancountylibrary.org

Julia Child was an American chef, author and television personality who revolutionized American cuisine by introducing the public to French cooking. Her award-winning cookbooks and world-famous TV shows presented sophisticated French cuisine in an approachable way for more than four decades.

Her life will take center stage at the branch on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. with a live virtual presentation by author/historian Paula Johnson.