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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

Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, March 04, 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, March 11, 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

French Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, March 14, 2026 • 10:30am - 11:15am

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

Join us for a celebration of music, a craft and a story in both French and English! Open to toddlers to elementary ages. Come have fun and learn new words in another language!

Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler

Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 25, 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

Evening Pajama Storytime

Monday, March 30, 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: Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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