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: Play Switch!
Monday, January 27, 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
Tweens & Teens: LEGO Challenge!
Monday, February 03, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Challenge your LEGO skills with LEGO sets provided by the library! Snacks are included! Ages 9 & up!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Teens & Tweens: Celebrate Black History Month in the Teen Room
Monday, February 03, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library and complete quizzes and challenges about Black History. Prizes given to correctly completed quizzes and challenges!...
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Valentine's Word Search
Thursday, February 06, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Tweens & Teens: Visit the Teen Room and find all the words in the Valentine's Word Search then claim your prize at the Information Desk! This event lasts through Feb. 13, 2025.
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Pick Your Heart's Desire Craft for Valentines Day!
Monday, February 10, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join friends at the library and choose the craft you like the most for Valentines Day! We'll have an assortment of artistic activities for you to select from!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
February is Library Lover's Month! Make Your Own Bookmark in the Teen Room!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library and color a bookmark of your choice in honor of Library Lover's Month! This event lasts through Feb. 27!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, 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!