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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

Ready, Set, Game Time: Lego Build Challenge

Wednesday, March 04, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Come out and challenge yourself completing lego challenge builds.  Registration is required.  All materials provided.

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

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

Young Chefs: Cosmic Brownie Cake Pops

Friday, March 06, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Do you like to play with your food? Join us at the library as we explore together. This month, we will make cosmic brownie cake pops! *All supplies provided. Registration is required. Registration opens February 23rd. 

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten

Registration full. Join the waitlist >

Family Crafternoon: Symmetry Butterfly Art

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Come out for an afternoon of crafting!  Registration required.  All materials provided.

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

Registration required

Family Spotlight: Cupcake Liner Flower Art

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Can you imagine creating beautiful flowers from cupcake liners?  Come out and experience this creation.  Registration required.  All materials supplied.

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

Registration required

Family Fables & Fun (Storytime)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 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: No Bake Chocolate-Oatmeal Cookies

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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

All cookies don't have to be baked in the oven.  Come out and try these tasty creations.  Registration required.  All supplies provided.

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

Registration required

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