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For teens

The library is a place for you to be you.

Hang out with your friends. Have some time to yourself. Ask us a question, or tell us how it’s going.

Join a book club. Do an activity. Get creative.

Use the computer. Get help with research. Learn about technical school, college, and whatever you aspire to be.

And oh yeah, check out a book.


Upcoming events

Accepting Submissions: Poetry on Display

Monday, March 18, 2024 • All day

Submit up to two pieces of poetry to be featured at the East Regional Library's National Poetry Month display! Community poems will be displayed throughout the library during the entire month of April....

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

LibCon919: Dungeons & Dragons Character Sheet Kits

Monday, March 18, 2024 • All day

South Regional Library

Have you wanted to start playing Dungeons & Dragons or other Role Playing Games and didn't know where to start? Does the idea of creating your character overwhelm you? Stop by the South Regional Library anytime during business hours the week...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

March Scavenger Hunt

Monday, March 18, 2024 • All day

North Regional Library

The National Women's History Alliance determines a theme for Women’s History Month each year. The 2024 theme celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” This theme recognizes women who understand the...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

South Regional Library's March Madness

Monday, March 18, 2024 • All day

South Regional Library

It's finally time for South Regional's annual March Madness! Forget the books this time, let's talk about predators! Amazing animals from land and sea will vie for the title of Most Amazing Predator! ...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt!

Monday, March 18, 2024 • All day

Southwest Regional Library (Southwest Regional - Children's Area)

We’re Celebrating Women in their Historic Firsts! So look around the children’s area find and learn about 10 Amazing Women. Come by the Children’s Information Desk to get started! (Younger kids may need adult help)

Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

This Week In the Lab: LEGOs

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Join the STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours for the chance to create your own LEGO creation!...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

CANCELLED Making Comics with Julia Gootzeit: LibCon919

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest Regional Library

Celebrate Women's History Month and Teen Comic-Con at the library! Learn about how to tell your story using comics and zines with local comics artist, Julia Gootzeit! All supplies will be provided. For teens and tweens. Please register. 

Ages: High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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Meet the teen librarians

We want to hear from you! Get in touch with us anytime. Find a teen librarian at your library location >

Main Library teen services manager LaShaunda

LaShaunda

Location: Main Library

Email: lrogers@dconc.gov

LaShaunda is the Teen Services Manager at Main Library. She has been employed with Durham County Library since July 2006, beginning as a Library Page. Her passion for working with teens began through conversing with fellow Teen Services Manager Archie Burke and connecting with many of the teen patrons during her tenure at East Regional Library. After graduate school, she got back into the love of reading, with an interest in graphic novels and young adult materials about real-life situations. Outside of the library world, she loves spending time with her tween daughter playing video games.

Pronouns: she/her

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Volunteer at the library

Looking to get involved? We have different volunteer tasks available at different locations and different times. In the past, teen volunteers have helped with shelving and pulling books, tutoring, prepping for crafts, and more. This program is for all tweens and teens in grades 6 – 12.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) – The Teen Services Area is a space built for you. Come meet with other students and your librarians to create programs, revamp spaces, and be involved in the Library. Find out more on the Teen Advisory Board page.

Teen volunteers – help us out at the Library! Contact the teen librarian at your preferred location for availability.