Ms. Laurel
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 Time-CANCELLED
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)
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
A Scare-iffically Fun Halloween Special with Madam Draculina!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 • 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us Halloween morning for a special Halloween storytime with library visitor Madam Draculina! There will be (mildly) scary stories, music, a craft and refreshments. Open to preschool to elementary ages. Hope to see you there!
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School
Baby and Me Lapsit Time
Wednesday, November 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
Evening Family Storytime
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Join us for an evening storytime filled with stories, songs, dancing, and coloring! All ages are welcome. ...
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Fall Craft Adventures for Kids!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come join us for a fun time crafting! Use your imagination to create toys etc. from paper and other materials
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Baby and Me Lapsit Time
Wednesday, November 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