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
Teens & Tweens: Celebrate Black History Month in the Teen Room
Tuesday, February 03, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library and complete quizzes and challenges about Black History. Prizes will be given at the Information Desk to correctly completed quizzes and challenges! ...
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Valentine's Word Search
Friday, February 06, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Tweens & Teens: Visit the Teen Room and find all the words in the Valentine's Word Search then claim your prize at the Information Desk! This event lasts through Feb. 13, 2025.
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Make Valentines Sock Gnomes!
Monday, February 09, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Put your creativity on display and make your own Valentines Sock Gnome! We're using heart-themed socks in honor of Valentines Day! All craft supplies will be provided. Space is limited, so please register soon!
Ages: Teen
Make Candy Sushi
Monday, February 16, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
It's easy and sweet! Make candy sushi at the library! All ingredients will be provided.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
It's Library Lovers Month: Make Edible Books!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Tweens & Teens: Celebrate Library Lovers Month! Stop by the Teen Room and pick up your Make Edible Book kit while supplies last!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Play Switch!
Monday, February 23, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: play Nintendo Switch at the library with friends! Console and joy cons provided by the library. Snacks will be provided.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, 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!