Ms. Teresa
![teresa-east-storytime-edited Ms. Teresa dancing with the kids during Toddler Storytime](https://durhamcountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/teresa-east-storytime-edited-800x1000.jpg)
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
Mini Makers: Great Outdoors Sensory Bins
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm
East Regional Library
Rescheduled from June 26 (and July 2)...
Ages: Pre-School, Toddler
Registration full. Join the waitlist >
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt: Adventure Begins at Your Library
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Adventure Begins at Your Libary! Find all six camping pictures that are hidden in the children's area of the East Regional Library, and pick up a prize at the information desk.
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt: Adventure Begins at Your Library
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Adventure Begins at Your Libary! Find all six camping pictures that are hidden in the children's area of the East Regional Library, and pick up a prize at the information desk.
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt: Adventure Begins at Your Library
Thursday, July 18, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Adventure Begins at Your Libary! Find all six camping pictures that are hidden in the children's area of the East Regional Library, and pick up a prize at the information desk.
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Young Chefs: Smores Chex Mix
Friday, July 19, 2024 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm
East Regional Library (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Do you like to play with your food? Join us at the library as we explore with food together. This month, we will make smores Chex mix with Rice Chex cereal; chocolate; and other traditional smores ingredients. *Allergy warning: this recipe...
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten
Registration full. Join the waitlist >
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt: Adventure Begins at Your Library
Friday, July 19, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Adventure Begins at Your Libary! Find all six camping pictures that are hidden in the children's area of the East Regional Library, and pick up a prize at the information desk.
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Ms. Teresa's book lists
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.