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
Poetry Workshop with Hands-On Crafts for Teens & Tweens!
Monday, April 07, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
We're combining poetry and crafts! Join local artist, Erim Akpan, for this fun creative event! No registration is necessary. Snacks will be provided.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Celebrate National Library Week with a Library Word Search
Tuesday, April 08, 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 Library Word Search! Stop by the Information Desk to pick up your prize if you find all the words!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Throwback Wii Games
Monday, April 14, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Remember how to play Wii? Join friends at the library and play favorite oldies! Snacks will be provided.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Pick up an Edible Book Kit in the Teen Room!
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Stop by the Teen Room and pick up your edible book kit while supplies last!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: LEGO Challenge!
Friday, April 25, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: Challenge your LEGO skills with LEGO sets provided by the library! Snacks are included! Ages 9 & up!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Play Switch!
Monday, April 28, 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
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!