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Ms. Laurel

Laurel reading "Rabbit's Gift" during storytime

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 Storytime

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 • 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

Pajama Evening Family Storytime

Monday, April 13, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

Come join us for an evening of stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts! It is open for toddlers to elementary aged children and their parents/ caregivers. Hope to see you there for a fun time!

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler

Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • 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

Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • 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

Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • 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

Every Kid Healthy Week Workshop for Nutrition

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

 Come to the library for a workshop on eating healthy, complete with stories, a craft and refreshments!

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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