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
Evening Family Storytime
Monday, September 15, 2025 • 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, Intergenerational, Toddler
Baby and Me Lapsit Time!
Wednesday, September 17, 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 and bubbles make it a fun time for all!
Ages: Baby, Intergenerational
Fall Craft Events
Wednesday, September 17, 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, September 20, 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
Baby and Me Lapsit Time!
Wednesday, September 24, 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 and bubbles make it a fun time for all!
Ages: Baby, Intergenerational
Fall Craft Events
Wednesday, September 24, 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