The Beach Haven Public Library is an appropriate setting for a program titled “Songs and Stories of Old Sailing Days” on Friday, May 31 at 2 p.m.

Matthew Dodd will sing sea shanties such as “Row Bullies,” “Black Ball Line,” “The Mermaid,” “A-Rovin’” and “Captain Kidd” among others. Aside from singing, he will also relate the stories behind the songs.