Lauren
Location: North Regional Library
Department: Children's services
Originally from Virginia, Lauren and her family have called Durham home for over ten years. After earning her MLS from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020, Lauren has worked in Youth Services at various public libraries in the surrounding area. From the moment she shifted her career to librarianship, Lauren knew she wanted to focus on young children. With previous experience in early childhood education, she deeply understands the importance of fostering early literacy skills. As a mom of two children under six, Lauren lives and breathes all things childhood development and early learning. Come visit her at North to experience her passion for programming through Storytime, Book Babies, or Elementary Explorers!
Pronouns: she/her
Lauren's upcoming events
Elementary Explorers
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Regional - Children's Programming Room)
During this after-school program kids (ages 5-12) will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) through fun, hands-on activities! Every other week we will learn about a new concept, then do a related project,...
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten
Storytime with Ms. Lauren
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • 10:30am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)
Please join us for a storytime designed to promote early literacy skills through interactive stories, songs, games, and other fun activities! While content is geared toward preschoolers (ages 3-5 years), all are welcome to join in on the...
Ages: Baby, Pre-School, Toddler
North Regional Children's Program Break
Friday, May 01, 2026 • All day
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd)
The North Regional Children’s team will be on a program break from Friday, May 1 through Saturday, May 30, 2026. During this time, there will be no regular storytimes or elementary afterschool programs as staff prepare for Summer Reading....
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Toddler
North Regional Children's Program Break
Saturday, May 02, 2026 • All day
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd)
The North Regional Children’s team will be on a program break from Friday, May 1 through Saturday, May 30, 2026. During this time, there will be no regular storytimes or elementary afterschool programs as staff prepare for Summer Reading....
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Toddler
North Regional Children's Program Break
Monday, May 04, 2026 • All day
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd)
The North Regional Children’s team will be on a program break from Friday, May 1 through Saturday, May 30, 2026. During this time, there will be no regular storytimes or elementary afterschool programs as staff prepare for Summer Reading....
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Toddler
North Regional Children's Program Break
Tuesday, May 05, 2026 • All day
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd)
The North Regional Children’s team will be on a program break from Friday, May 1 through Saturday, May 30, 2026. During this time, there will be no regular storytimes or elementary afterschool programs as staff prepare for Summer Reading....
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Toddler
Lauren's book lists
Little Bodies, Big Emotions: Books for Tough Moments
A collection of board books and picture books that help little ones navigate big emotions, build early social‑emotional skills, and practice kind behavior. These supportive...
Summer Reading 2026: Board Books About Dinosaurs
A Summer Reading booklist featuring board books where the dinosaurs are cute, the pages are chunky, and the stories are perfect for beach bags or bedtime.
Juneteenth Books for Children
Celebrate freedom, history, and community with by reading children’s books honoring Juneteenth. These titles help young readers understand the significance of June 19, 1865—the...
Star Wars Read-Alikes for Middle Grades
If you liked Star Wars, these middle grade reads are out of this world! Perfect for lovers of space adventures and Sci-Fi.
Storytime: Letter F
The books on this list are about things that begin with the sound /f/. As you read together, support your little one's early literacy development by emphasizing the /f/ sound while...
Earth Day for Kids
Celebrate our amazing planet with stories that inspire kids to explore nature, protect the environment, and make a difference! Including colorful picture books and fun non-fiction,...