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In Our Own Words

Staff Stories

Bikes and Books Bring Safety and Friendship to Durham County 
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

COVID Reflections
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

East Regional Library Teen Services
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

Fifth Annual Teen Book Festival
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

McDougald Terrace
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

National Dental Health Month
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

Serving Meals and Books During COVID-19
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

Summer Reading 2019
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

Valentines for Veterans
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

Volunteer Fair
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