Ms. Teresa
Location: East Regional Library
Department: Children's services
Teresa grew up in a small mountain town where it usually snows about six months out of the year, and because of this, the local bookstore and library were her happy places. These places taught her at a young age how literature can serve a community and how books can change lives. She has always wanted to be surrounded by books, and she enjoys helping people, so she decided to make librarianship her career. Teresa is the Children’s Librarian for the East Regional Library. She loves picture books, and some of her favorites are The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield; You Matter by Christian Robinson; and Whose Moon is That? by Kim Krans. Teresa’s all-time favorite children’s book character is Ramona Quimby, from the Beverly Cleary books, because of Ramona’s whimsy and creativity. Aside from reading, Teresa enjoys writing, travel, gardening, and making arts and crafts in her spare time.
Pronouns: she/her
Ms. Teresa's upcoming events
Family Fables & Fun (Storytime)
Saturday, April 05, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:45am
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Bring the whole family to enjoy interactive stories, action songs, and finger plays, all while spending time with other little ones within your community! Intended ages: 0-5 years old
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Storytime Special: Food Waste Prevention Week
Tuesday, April 08, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:30am
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join us in celebration of Food Waste Prevention week as we have a special storytime to talk about composting and food waste! This program is in partnership with the City of Durham.
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Pre-School, Toddler
Young Chefs: Dirt and Worm Dessert
Friday, April 11, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Do you like to play with your food? Join us at the library as we explore with food and cooking together. This month we will make dirt and worms dessert. *Registration required. Please only register children that are participating in the...
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten
All Together Now (Toddler/Preschool Storytime)
Monday, April 14, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:30am
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join us for a storytime filled with rhymes, stories, and songs focused on early literacy. This program is intended for toddlers and preschool age and will last 25-30 minutes. A themed craft will follow. *Registration is appreciated.
Ages: Pre-School, Toddler
All Together Now (Toddler/Preschool Storytime)
Monday, May 05, 2025 • 11:00am - 11:30am
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join us for a storytime filled with rhymes, stories, and songs focused on early literacy. This program is intended for toddlers and preschool age and will last 25-30 minutes. A themed craft will follow. *Registration is appreciated.
Ages: Pre-School, Toddler
STEAM TEAM: DIY Pinwheels
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Let it spin! Come to the library and decorate and construct a pinwheel for your yard or house. This program is best suited for K-5th graders. *Registration is required. Please only register children participating in the program.
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten
Ms. Teresa's book lists
Get Real: Middle Grade Graphic Novels
These middle grade graphic novels tackle difficult topics, such as immigration, fitting in after moving, being held accountable for your actions, changing friendships, and illness, and death, among other topics.
Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Board Books for Babies and Toddlers
These board books for babies and toddlers have ocean themed characters and settings; they'll be sure to sweep readers away into the deep blue sea. The books in this list are intended for read aloud fun!
Oceans of Possibilities: Summer Reading Picture Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
These picture books for toddlers and preschoolers have ocean themed characters and settings; they'll be sure to sweep readers away into the deep blue sea. The books in this list are intended for read aloud fun!
Oceans of Possibilities: Early Chapter Books for 1st - 3rd Grade Summer Reading
These early chapter books for 1st - 3rd Graders have ocean themed characters and settings; they'll be sure to sweep readers away into the deep blue sea. The books in this list are intended for independent reading or shared reading.
Oceans of Possibilities: Chapter Books for 3rd - 5th Grade Summer Reading
These chapter books for 3rd - 5th Graders have ocean themed characters and settings; they'll be sure to sweep readers away into the deep blue sea. The books in this list are intended for independent reading, but can be enjoyed as shared reading.
Oceans of Possibilities: K - 1st Grade Summer Reading
These easy reader books for K-1st Graders have ocean themed characters and settings; they'll be sure to sweep readers away into the deep blue sea. The books in this list are intended for shared reading or independent reading.