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: Celebrate Women's Herstory Month in the Teen Room!
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
How much do you know about Women's Herstory Month? Check your knowlege with fun challenges in the Teen Room at East Regional Library!...
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
The GPA Game: From Application to Acceptance
Monday, March 09, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)
9th, 10th, and 11th grade families — are you ready for the college admissions process?...
Ages: Adult, High School, Teen
Tweens & Teens: March Madness Word Search in the Teen Room!
Friday, March 13, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Find all the basketball words in the March Madness word search and win a prize at the Information Desk! This event lasts through the end of March!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Make OREO Cookie Pops!
Monday, March 16, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane)
It's super quick & easy to make, and delicious of course! Join us to make, decorate, and eat your own OREO cookie pop!...
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Get Crafty with Diamond Painting Kits!
Monday, March 23, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Assemble a fun picture using your individual diamond painting kit! Kits are limited, so please register soon! Snacks will also be provided.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Play Switch 2!
Monday, March 30, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: play Nintendo Switch 2 at the library with friends! Console and joy cons provided by the library. Snacks will be provided.
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!
