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Archie

Archie holding up the book "All Boys Aren't Blue."

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

Summer Reading Packets for Tweens & Teens!

Tuesday, July 01, 2025 • All day

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane)

Visit East Regional Library to pick up your Summer Reading Packet for Tweens & Teens. Correctly complete the challenges and win a book!  Packets will be available through the duration of Summer Reading at Durham County Library!

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Color Our World: Make Your Own Comic Strip!

Wednesday, July 02, 2025 • All day

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)

Tweens & Teens:  Stop by the Teen Room and pick up a packet to make your own comic strip!  Write your own adventure!  This event will last through the month of July!

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Color Our World: Rock Painting!

Monday, July 07, 2025 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Tweens & Teens:  Paint whatever design you desire on rocks and add color to our world!  All materials will be provided. No registration is necessary and snacks are included!

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Color Our World: Squeegee Art

Monday, July 14, 2025 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Tweens & Teens:  Pick your colors and create a canvas of squeegee art!  No registration is necessary and snacks are included.

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Celebrate Disability Pride!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

July is Disability Pride Month! Join us in the Children’s Programming Room to learn more about Disability Pride. We'll have book lists, fun facts, and a craft. All ages welcome!...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

Color Our World Bookmarks in the Teen Room

Thursday, July 17, 2025 • All day

East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)

Visit the Teen Room and color bookmarks at the library!  Colored pencils are provided and a variety of bookmarks with fun designs. This event lasts through the end of July.

Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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