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, July 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, July 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
Inventions Information Workshop
Thursday, July 30, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us as we "unearth" information about inventors and all that has come before to make life comfortable for us. Create an "invention" of your own with various supplies! Open to elementary to middle school ages.
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School
Floating and Flying Science Adventures!
Tuesday, August 04, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us for an afternoon of exploring various methods of flight! Hear a story! See a balloon rise and make flying toys! Open for elementary to tween ages.
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime
Wednesday, August 05, 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 Family Storytime
Wednesday, August 05, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Join us for an evening storytime filled with stories, songs, dancing, and coloring! All ages are welcome. ...
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler