Explore the rich history, songs and legends of the Pine Barrens with “New Jersey’s Troubadour,” Valerie Vaughn, at two Ocean County Library branches. “Tales and Tunes With Valerie Vaughn” will take place on Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at the Long Beach Island branch in Surf City and the Waretown branch on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m.

Vaughn has performed throughout New Jersey in a distinguished career. She is among the inaugural recipients of the New Jersey Heritage Fellowships from the New Jersey…