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
Play Switch!
Monday, July 29, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Regional Library (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join friends to play Switch at the Library! The Library will provide Nintendo Switch, Joy-Con Controllers, AND snacks!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
College Application Workshop for English Speaking Participants
Monday, August 05, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
East Regional Library (East Meeting Room - Full Room)
An opportunity for high school students and families to become familiar with financial aid, scholarship, and the admissions process. This session is for English-speaking participants....
Ages: Adult, High School, Teen
Taller De Solicitudes Universitarias - Sesión en Español
Monday, August 05, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Regional Library (East Meeting Room - Full Room)
Oportunidad para que los estudiantes y sus familias se familiaricen con la ayuda financiera, las becas y el proceso de admisión. Escanee el código QR para reservar su lugar!
Ages: Adult, High School, Teen
Tweens and Teens: Guess How Many Peppermints are in the Jar!
Tuesday, August 06, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Information Desk at East Regional Library and guess how many peppermints are in the Jar! Closest guess wins them all! This event lasts one week.
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Makerspace Day at East for Tweens & Teens!
Monday, August 12, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Regional Library (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Use wooden KEVA planks, Strawbees, Qubets,or Legos to build what you can imagine! Snacks are also included!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Ice Cream Word Search in the Teen Room!
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library (East Regional - Teen Area)
Tweens and Teens: Treat yourself to an ice cream word search in the Teen Room! Find all the words and win a prize! This event lasts through the rest of August.
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!