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 Fables (Storytime)

Saturday, May 02, 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

Ready, Set, Game Time: Paper Airplanes

Wednesday, May 06, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Learn how to make impressive paper airplanes. Easy folding directions and unique paper designs will sure to create an airplane that will stay aloft the longest.  All materials provided.

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

Registration required

Mix and Make: Cereal Parfaits

Friday, May 08, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Come out and make a tasty cereal parfait!

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

Registration required

Family Crafternoon: Making Your Own Birdfeeder

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Come out and enjoy an afternoon of building your very own birdfeeder!  All materials provided.

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

Registration required

Family Fables (Storytime)

Saturday, May 23, 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: I Spy Summer

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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

Come out for an evening of summer puzzle solving!  Can you spy summer?  All materials provided.

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

Registration required

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