{"id":315,"date":"2020-09-21T20:52:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T20:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durhamcountylibrary.org\/FY20Annual\/?page_id=315"},"modified":"2020-10-19T18:52:34","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T18:52:34","slug":"in-their-own-words","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/durhamcountylibrary.org\/AnnualFY2020\/landing-page\/serving-our-community\/in-their-own-words\/","title":{"rendered":"In Our Own Words"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bikes and Books Bring Safety and Friendship to Durham County<\/a> <\/strong>
By Mark Donnelly, Adult Services Librarian, East Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COVID Reflections<\/a><\/strong>
By Twilla McDonald, Circulation Manager, East Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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East Regional Library Teen Services<\/a><\/strong>
By Archie Burke, Teen Services Manager, East Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Teen Services and Children\u2019s Services at East Regional Library combined efforts to offer an outdoor \u201cGlobal Launch\u201d for the community during our Summer Reading celebration …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fifth Annual Teen Book Festival<\/a><\/strong>
By Archie Burke, Teen Services Manager, East Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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McDougald Terrace<\/a><\/strong>
By Karlene Fyffe Phillips, Manager, Family Literacy and Community Services<\/div>\n\n\n\n

When carbon monoxide forced residents to be evacuated from their homes at McDougald Terrace, we supported the children and their families …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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National Dental Health Month<\/a><\/strong>
By Iris Fuller, Children’s Library Assistant, East Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Every February is National Dental Health Month. This year, East Regional Library Children\u2019s Services centered …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Serving Meals and Books During COVID-19<\/a><\/strong>
By Karlene Fyffe Phillips, Manager, Family Literacy and Community Services<\/div>\n\n\n\n

With schools and many businesses closed during the coronavirus pandemic, Durham\u2019s children and families faced the issue of food insecurity. …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Reading 2019<\/a><\/strong>
By Scott Frawley, Children’s Services Manager, North Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Durham County Library celebrated \u201cA Universe of Stories\u201d during the 2019 Summer Reading season. From June 15 to August 3, 2019, participants …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Valentines for Veterans<\/a><\/strong>
By Teresa Petro, Children’s Services Librarian, East Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In February, East Regional Library\u2019s K-2 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) TEAM and their families spread the love by making Valentine\u2019s Day cards for local veterans. …more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Volunteer Fair<\/a><\/strong>
By Stephanie Fennell, Manager, North Regional Library<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In September 2019, North Regional Library was thrilled to host our third annual \u201cBuild a Better Durham\u201d Volunteer Fair. The event was organized …more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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