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Iris

Children's librarian Iris

Location: East Regional Library

Department: Children's services

Iris is a retired Health Educator with the State of North Carolina, serving the public for 34 years. She is an NCSU Emeritus professor and a native of Durham, NC. She is now happily continuing to serve North Carolina citizens in her part-time retirement position as Children’s Library Assistant with the East Regional Library.

Pronouns: she/her

Iris's upcoming events

Family Crafternoon: Rainbow Microwave Popcorn on the Cob

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Come out and enjoy this favorite snack prepared a different way with the same great flavor, it will be fun, all supplies will be provided!  Registration is required.

Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Family Fables & Fun (Storytime)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:45am

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Bring the whole family to enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and finger plays, all while spending time with other little ones within your community!  Intended ages: 0-5 years old

Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

Registration required

Family Fun Night: Mosaic Flowers with Colored Rice

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Come out and enjoy crafting with colored rice, all materials will be included!  Registration is required.

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

Registration required

Ready, Set, Game Time: Uno Challenge

Friday, July 25, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join us for an afternoon of the card game UNO!  Whether you know how to play or not it is easy to learn and have fun!  Registration is required.

Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Ready, Set, Game Time: Nintendo Switch

Friday, August 08, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Come out and have fun testing your skills on Nintendo Switch, as we partner with Durham County Library's Tech Mobile!  Registration is required.

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

Registration required

Family Crafternoon: Galaxy Chalk Painting

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Come out for an evening creating galaxy art with chalk and glue. You will enjoy your out of this world creation! All supplies are provided.  Registration is required.

Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

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