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
North Regional Children's Program Break
Monday, May 18, 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 19, 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
Wednesday, May 20, 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
Thursday, May 21, 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
Friday, May 22, 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
Kid's Craft: Patriotic Pinwheels
Saturday, May 23, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Come celebrate Memorial Day with a fun and festive craft! Kids ages 4 and up are invited to create colorful patriotic pinwheels using red, white, and blue materials. Spin into summer while learning about this special day of remembrance. ...
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School
Lauren's book lists
Unearth a Story: Picture Books about Diggers
This booklist celebrates all the incredible machines and amazing animals that move earth, build worlds, and burrow beneath our feet. These picture books highlight the creatures and...
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...