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 Storytime
Wednesday, April 22, 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, April 29, 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
Every Kid Healthy Week Workshop for Nutrition
Thursday, April 30, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) (Main Children's Programming Room)
Come to the library for a workshop on eating healthy, complete with stories, a craft and refreshments!
Ages: Elementary School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime
Wednesday, May 06, 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, May 13, 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, May 16, 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