South Regional teen services librarian Jessica

Department: Adult services

Jessica is the Adult Services Manager at the South Regional Library. She grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Durham in 2008. She has a master’s degree in creative writing from Kansas State University, and a master’s in library science from Wayne State University. She has loved the library for as long as she can remember, and when she was nine, she turned all her books into “library books” by making cards and pockets for all of them. When she’s not busy being a librarian, she loves to spend time with her son and her two wacky dogs, read, draw, and work on her photography.

Pronouns: she/her

Jessica's upcoming events

Citizenship Test Preparation

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 • 6:30pm - 7:45pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Study Room #2)

Need help studying for the U.S. Citizenship test? Join us for small group tutoring to help you prepare for the government and history sections of the citizenship test. Tutoring sessions are conducted in English. Registration is required. ...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen

Registration required

Horror Film Streak: Staff Favorites

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 • 5:45pm - 8:00pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Conference Room)

Join us every Wednesday evening in October for some treats and five favorite creepy films suggested by staff! Registration is required, and movies will start promptly at 5:45 pm due to time constraints. ...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen, Teen

Registration required

South Regional Express Yourself Unavailable

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Express Yourself at South Regional will be unavailable through the end October for upgrades and staff training. Please be aware that this timeline may change. Please check back in October for an improved Express Yourself. We...

These Routes Are Made for Walkin': Exercise Challenge

Wednesday, October 08, 2025 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Discover the deep roots of Durham with our 2025 exercise challenge that celebrates the story of Bull City's history. Track the number of minutes you exercise using our tracker available at South Regional Library (or click here to request a...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen, Teen