Archie

Location: East Regional Library
Department: Teen services
Email: pburke@dconc.gov
Archie is a Teen Services Manager at East Regional Library. She started working with teens in 2006 and continues to learn from and enjoy the tweens and teens she meets. Her most valued accomplishment is being part of teens’ lives by interacting with them at the library and the schools she visits. Archie is an avid YA reader by choice and political junkie at night! At Durham County Library, she’s editor on the NextReads Committee and serves on Teen Services, LGBT, and Electronic Resources Selection committees. She loves being a Teen Services Manager!
Pronouns: she/her
Archie's upcoming events
Tweens & Teens: It's Banned Books Week!
Wednesday, October 08, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Celebrate your freedom to read! Learn about banned books by completing challenges in the Teen Room! Correctly answered challenges win a prize at the Information Desk. This event lasts through October 11.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: It's Banned Books Week!
Thursday, October 09, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Celebrate your freedom to read! Learn about banned books by completing challenges in the Teen Room! Correctly answered challenges win a prize at the Information Desk. This event lasts through October 11.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: It's Banned Books Week!
Friday, October 10, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Celebrate your freedom to read! Learn about banned books by completing challenges in the Teen Room! Correctly answered challenges win a prize at the Information Desk. This event lasts through October 11.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: It's Banned Books Week!
Saturday, October 11, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Celebrate your freedom to read! Learn about banned books by completing challenges in the Teen Room! Correctly answered challenges win a prize at the Information Desk. This event lasts through October 11.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Fall Painting on Canvas
Monday, October 13, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Try your hand at pre-drawn canvas painting or free style painting on blank canvas! Snacks are included.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Make T-Shirt Book Bags!
Monday, October 20, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Stop by the Programming Room and make your own bookbag out of a white t-shirt! Bring your own or use one supplied by the library. Decorate with sharpies and create your own style! Space is limited so please register soon.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Archie's book lists

Teens Summer Reads 2023: Books about Friendship
"All Together Now" is the theme for 2023 Summer Reading. Explore these Teen Books about Friendship!

Teens Summer Reading 2023: Books about Kindness
"All Together Now" is the theme for 2023 Summer Reading. Explore these Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction books about Kindness!

Middle School Black History Month Recommendations
This list offers both historical fiction and non-fiction titles to read throughout the year!

Social Justice in Teen Books
Get inspired by these YA titles that address Social Justice! Most are available in eBooks and audio books.

Hispanic & Latino Teen Book Suggestions
For Hispanic Latino Heritage Month, or anytime, enjoy these Teen books in eBook, audiobook, and/or print formats!

Banned Books Booklist
Celebrate the Freedom to Read!