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Ms. Laurel

Laurel reading "Rabbit's Gift" during storytime

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

Pajama Evening Family Storytime

Monday, May 18, 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 a craft! Open for toddlers to tween aged children and their parents/ caregivers.”

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 27, 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, June 03, 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, June 10, 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 Your History: What Did Children Do for Fun in.....?

Thursday, June 11, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)

 Join us for a workshop about children of the past decades and what they did to have fun! There will be games, music, and a craft for the times. Hope to see you there!

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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