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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 (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

Registration required

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

Registration required

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

Registration required

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

Registration required

Family Fables (Storytime)

Saturday, November 28, 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

Registration required

Mix and Make: Scarecrow Cupcake Decorating

Friday, December 04, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Join the festive fun and taste the magic at our themed decorating party.  Registration is required.  All materials provided.

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

Registration required

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