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 Storytime
Wednesday, January 14, 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, January 21, 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
Evening Pajama Storytime with Ms. Laurel
Monday, January 26, 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, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime
Wednesday, January 28, 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
French Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, January 31, 2026 • 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Join us for a celebration of music, a craft and a story in both French and English! Open to toddlers to elementary ages. Come have fun and learn new words in another language!
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler
Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime
Wednesday, February 04, 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