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
Throwback Game Time: Play Wii
Monday, June 08, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: Enjoy a variety of Wii Games at the library with friends and snacks!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Make Dino Snow Globes
Monday, June 15, 2026 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Make snow globes with tiny dinos and bring cool days to your summer! All art supplies AND snacks provided by the library.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
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Happy 20th Birthday East: Take & Make Book Folding Hedgehogs!
Monday, June 15, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Tweens & Teens: We're celebrating East Regional Library's 20th Birthday! Stop by the Teen Room the week of June 15, 2026 and pick up your take & make book folding hedgehog kit!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Happy 20th Birthday East: Take & Make Book Folding Hedgehogs!
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Tweens & Teens: We're celebrating East Regional Library's 20th Birthday! Stop by the Teen Room the week of June 15, 2026 and pick up your take & make book folding hedgehog kit!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Guess How Many Tiny Dinosaurs in a Jar!
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane)
Visit the Information Desk at East Regional Library and guess how many tiny, plastic dinosaurs are in a jar! Winner takes all the dinos and a free book of your choice! This event lasts for one week, through June 24, 2026.
Ages: Intergenerational
Happy 20th Birthday East: Take & Make Book Folding Hedgehogs!
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Tweens & Teens: We're celebrating East Regional Library's 20th Birthday! Stop by the Teen Room the week of June 15, 2026 and pick up your take & make book folding hedgehog kit!
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!