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
RESCHEDULED for March 14: French Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, January 31, 2026 • 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
This program is being rescheduled to March 14. 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
An Early Valentine's Story and Craft Workshop
Thursday, February 05, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
While Valentine's Day will not be until February 14th, we are going to offer a chance to hear a Valentine's story and make a craft for your loved one ...
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime
Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 18, 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, February 25, 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