Ms. Laurel
Location: Main Library
Department: Children's services
Laurel has an M.L.S. in library science from North Carolina Central, which she obtained in 1995. She has worked in two different library systems in NC since then. She has always liked reading, and this profession was a good way to combine a liking for working with children with the above. Laurel’s favorite genres are romance, science fiction, and culinary mysteries. She likes traveling and writing, as well as reading.
Pronouns: she/her
Ms. Laurel's upcoming events
Baby and Me Lapsit Time!
Wednesday, November 05, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us for a morning of stories, hand rhymes and bubbles! This story time is designed for infants to 23 months, with colorful stories and playthings to draw their attention. Music, bounces and bubbles make it a fun time for all!
Ages: Baby, Intergenerational
Fall Craft Events
Wednesday, November 05, 2025 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us to use paper and various other materials to make handicrafts for the fall season! Here is an ongoing chance to exercise your creativity, make friends and have fun! Open for todders to tween ages.
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Duke University's Books and Ballet
Saturday, November 08, 2025 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
Ballet & Books is a national nonprofit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the paired storytelling of dance and reading. ...
Ages: Elementary School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Baby and Me Lapsit Time!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us for a morning of stories, hand rhymes and bubbles! This story time is designed for infants to 23 months, with colorful stories and playthings to draw their attention. Music, bounces and bubbles make it a fun time for all!
Ages: Baby, Intergenerational
Fall Craft Events
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us to use paper and various other materials to make handicrafts for the fall season! Here is an ongoing chance to exercise your creativity, make friends and have fun! Open for todders to tween ages.
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Duke University's Books and Ballet
Saturday, November 15, 2025 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Ballet & Books is a national nonprofit organization striving to reduce the literacy gap through the paired storytelling of dance and reading. ...
Ages: Elementary School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds