Lauren
Location: North Regional Library
Department: Children's services
Originally from Virginia, Lauren and her family have called Durham home for over ten years. After earning her MLS from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020, Lauren has worked in Youth Services at various public libraries in the surrounding area. From the moment she shifted her career to librarianship, Lauren knew she wanted to focus on young children. With previous experience in early childhood education, she deeply understands the importance of fostering early literacy skills. As a mom of two children under six, Lauren lives and breathes all things childhood development and early learning. Come visit her at North to experience her passion for programming through Storytime, Book Babies, or Elementary Explorers!
Pronouns: she/her
Lauren's upcoming events
Touch-a-Bus with Durham Public Schools
Saturday, August 16, 2025 • 10:00am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)
Beep, beep! Climb aboard for a fun and informative event for families! Children can explore a Durham Public Schools (DPS) school bus up close while parents and caregivers connect with valuable resources. DPS staff will be on hand to share...
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten
Kindergarten Club
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • 10:00am - 10:45am
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)
Families with rising or current kindergartners (4-6 years old) are invited to join us for a series of programs designed to build school readiness skills, confidence, and a love of learning. Each session (listed below) features a read-aloud story...
Ages: Kindergarten, Pre-School
Toasty Tales: An Indoor Campfire Storytime
Saturday, August 23, 2025 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Celebrate the upcoming National Roasted Marshmallow Day (8/30/25) with a special campfire-themed storytime! We’ll gather indoors around a pretend fire for stories and sing-along songs. Afterward, enjoy a gooey S’mores* to complete...
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School
Storytime with Ms. Lauren
Wednesday, September 03, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)
Please join us for a storytime designed to promote early literacy skills through interactive stories, songs, games, and other fun activities! While content is geared toward preschoolers (ages 3-5 years), all are welcome to join in on the...
Ages: Baby, Pre-School, Toddler
Storytime @ Oval Park
Thursday, September 04, 2025 • 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Come join us for a fun and engaging outdoor storytime at Oval Park! We'll read books, sing songs, and move our bodies together in the fresh air. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!...
Ages: Baby, Pre-School, Toddler
Book Babies
Friday, September 05, 2025 • 9:45am - 10:15am
North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) (North Meeting Room - Full Room)
Please join us for special bonding time with your little one (aged 0-24 months)! At this lapsit-style storytime, we will spend about 20 minutes engaging in structured learning through bounces, rhymes, songs, and books, followed by 15-45 minutes...
Ages: Baby