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 01, 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 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
"Unearth the History of the Wild West" for Children
Thursday, July 09, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Did you know that the real "Lone Ranger" was a black man? Come to the library for a wild western workshop to learn little-known facts about the cowboys and others from that time. There will be stories, games and a craft to...
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
GRROAR! It's the Main Library's Dino-Day!
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us for stories and music along with a craft time, all about our fossil friends- the Dinosaurs! Open to toddler to elementary school ages.
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler
Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime
Wednesday, July 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
Pajama Time Evening Storytime
Monday, July 20, 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