Iris
Location: East Regional Library
Department: Children's services
Iris is a retired Health Educator with the State of North Carolina, serving the public for 34 years. She is an NCSU Emeritus professor and a native of Durham, NC. She is now happily continuing to serve North Carolina citizens in her part-time retirement position as Children’s Library Assistant with the East Regional Library.
Pronouns: she/her
Iris's upcoming events
Family Crafteroon: Snail Clay Art
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Come join us for family craft time as we make snail clay art figures. Registration is required and all materials provided.
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Family Spotlight: Sugar Painting
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Sugar, glue, and watercolors make an amazing portrait! Come out and create with your family. Registration is required and all materials are provided.
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Family Fables & Fun (Storytime)
Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 11:00am - 11:45am
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Bring the whole family to enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and finger plays, all while spending time with other little ones within your community! Intended ages: 0-5 years old
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Ready, Set, Game Time: Simon Says Synchronized Light Game
Friday, January 23, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join us for an unforgettable light experience! Registration required. This board game is excellent at testing your eye hand coordination.
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Family Fun Night: Handcraft Stick Baby Doll Craft
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join us in Family Fun as we make handcraft dolls from pipe cleaner and tissue paper. This will be a very creative craft. Registration required and all supplies provided.
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds