Staff Stories
By Mark Donnelly, Adult Services Librarian, East Regional Library
In 2019, Durham County Library teamed up with Durham Bicycle Cooperative and other agencies and nonprofits for Durham Housing Authority Project 2019. Durham County Library staff …more
By Twilla McDonald, Circulation Manager, East Regional Library
When the library closed, I was at a loss for how to be an effective manager/leader to my staff and co-workers from home. Leaving home had been my …more
By Archie Burke, Teen Services Manager, East Regional Library
Teen Services and Children’s Services at East Regional Library combined efforts to offer an outdoor “Global Launch” for the community during our Summer Reading celebration …more
By Archie Burke, Teen Services Manager, East Regional Library
On March 5, 2020, Durham County Library Teen Services Committee offered the Fifth Annual Teen Book Festival at Durham School of the Arts. This year’s …more
By Karlene Fyffe Phillips, Manager, Family Literacy and Community Services
When carbon monoxide forced residents to be evacuated from their homes at McDougald Terrace, we supported the children and their families …more
By Iris Fuller, Children’s Library Assistant, East Regional Library
Every February is National Dental Health Month. This year, East Regional Library Children’s Services centered …more
By Karlene Fyffe Phillips, Manager, Family Literacy and Community Services
With schools and many businesses closed during the coronavirus pandemic, Durham’s children and families faced the issue of food insecurity. …more
By Scott Frawley, Children’s Services Manager, North Regional Library
Durham County Library celebrated “A Universe of Stories” during the 2019 Summer Reading season. From June 15 to August 3, 2019, participants …more
By Teresa Petro, Children’s Services Librarian, East Regional Library
In February, East Regional Library’s K-2 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) TEAM and their families spread the love by making Valentine’s Day cards for local veterans. …more
By Stephanie Fennell, Manager, North Regional Library
In September 2019, North Regional Library was thrilled to host our third annual “Build a Better Durham” Volunteer Fair. The event was organized …more