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 (Storytime)
Saturday, October 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
Family Fun Night: Dinosaur Egg Hunt
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Come out prepared to hunt for dinosaur eggs, then, when all are found, we will sit down and swap the dinosaur facts found in the eggs. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Family Fables (Storytime)
Saturday, November 07, 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
Family Crafternoon: DIY Toolbox Creation
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane)
Come out and create your wooden toolbox and decorate with your own flare! All materials provided. Registration is required.
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Mix & Make: Caterpillar Fruit Snack
Friday, November 20, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane)
Come out and make a healthy, fruity and fun caterpillar shaped snack out of fruit. This is an easy one you can make at home for a healthy snack! Registration is required. All materials provided.
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Family Fun Night: Rice Socks
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Have you ever had an injury that you needed a hot/cold pack? Come out and make your very own rice sock for healing. This diy product can be used for hot or cold.
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds