Ms. Teresa

Ms. Teresa dancing with the kids during Toddler Storytime

Location: East Regional Library

Department: Children's services

Teresa grew up in a small mountain town where it usually snows about six months out of the year, and because of this, the local bookstore and library were her happy places. These places taught her at a young age how literature can serve a community and how books can change lives. She has always wanted to be surrounded by books, and she enjoys helping people, so she decided to make librarianship her career. Teresa is the Children’s Librarian for the East Regional Library. She loves picture books, and some of her favorites are The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield; You Matter by Christian Robinson; and Whose Moon is That? by Kim Krans. Teresa’s all-time favorite children’s book character is Ramona Quimby, from the Beverly Cleary books, because of Ramona’s whimsy and creativity. Aside from reading, Teresa enjoys writing, travel, gardening, and making arts and crafts in her spare time.

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Ms. Teresa's upcoming events

Young Chefs: Dirt and Worm Dessert

Friday, April 11, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Do you like to play with your food? Join us at the library as we explore with food and cooking together. This month we will make dirt and worms dessert. *Registration required. Please only register children that are participating in the...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten

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All Together Now (Toddler/Preschool Storytime)

Monday, April 14, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:30am

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join us for a storytime filled with rhymes, stories, and songs focused on early literacy. This program is intended for toddlers and preschool age and will last 25-30 minutes. A themed craft will follow. *Registration is appreciated.

Ages: Pre-School, Toddler

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All Together Now (Toddler/Preschool Storytime)

Monday, May 05, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:30am

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join us for a storytime filled with rhymes, stories, and songs focused on early literacy. This program is intended for toddlers and preschool age and will last 25-30 minutes. A themed craft will follow. *Registration is appreciated.

Ages: Pre-School, Toddler

Registration required

STEAM TEAM: DIY Pinwheels

Wednesday, May 07, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Let it spin! Come to the library and decorate and construct a pinwheel for your yard or house. This program is best suited for K-5th graders. *Registration is required. Please only register children participating in the program. 

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten

Registration required

All Together Now (Toddler/Preschool Storytime)

Monday, May 12, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:30am

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join us for a storytime filled with rhymes, stories, and songs focused on early literacy. This program is intended for toddlers and preschool age and will last 25-30 minutes. A themed craft will follow. *Registration is appreciated.

Ages: Pre-School, Toddler

Registration required

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Ms. Teresa's book lists

Get Real: Middle Grade Graphic Novels

These middle grade graphic novels tackle difficult topics, such as immigration, fitting in after moving, being held accountable for your actions, changing friendships, and illness, and death, among other topics.

Oceans of Possibilities: K - 1st Grade Summer Reading

These easy reader books for K-1st Graders have ocean themed characters and settings; they'll be sure to sweep readers away into the deep blue sea. The books in this list are intended for shared reading or independent reading.

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