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: Throwback Wii Games
Monday, April 14, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Remember how to play Wii? Join friends at the library and play favorite oldies! Snacks will be provided.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Pick up an Edible Book Kit in the Teen Room!
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Stop by the Teen Room and pick up your edible book kit while supplies last!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: LEGO Challenge!
Friday, April 25, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: Challenge your LEGO skills with LEGO sets provided by the library! Snacks are included! Ages 9 & up!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Play Switch!
Monday, April 28, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join friends to play fun Switch games provided by the library! Snacks are also provided.
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Teen & Tween Creative Writing with Word Clouds, Art, or Collage Affirmations
Monday, May 05, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join local writer, Erim Akpan, for a series of guided creative writing activities that prompt you to celebrate yourself, reflect on your strengths and accomplishments, and practice self-love. No registration is necessary! Snacks will be...
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Make Your Own Pinball Machine
Monday, May 12, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: Build your very own pinball machine! Our build kits have all the materials you need to create a functioning pinball game to take home with you. 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!