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Iris

Children's librarian 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 Fables & Fun (Storytime)

Saturday, December 06, 2025 • 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

Registration required

Family Crafternoon: Salt Painting

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Come out and let your creativity shine!  Registration is required; all materials are provided.

Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Ready, Set, Game Time! Minute It to Win It!

Friday, December 12, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Come test out your skills while having fun with "Minute It to Win It" games!  Registration is required. All materials provided.

Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Ready, Set, Game Time: Simon Says Synchronized Light Game

Friday, January 09, 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

Registration required

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

Registration required

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

Registration required

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