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
Tweens & Teens: Play Switch 2!
Monday, March 30, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: play Nintendo Switch 2 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
Poems For Chocolate!
Monday, April 06, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: We're celebrating National Poetry Month! Read a poem, one written by you or your favorite author, and have a chocolate of your choice!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Celebrate National Poetry Month with Poetry Packets in the Teen Room!
Wednesday, April 08, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Stop by the Teen Room to pick up a Poetry Packet with poetry prompts or black out poetry supplies! Take one with you and write at your leisure. This event lasts through the end of April.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Design Altered Books
Monday, April 13, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join local artist, Christy Holton, and learn how to create an altered book! All craft supplies will be provided and snacks are included! No registration is necessary.
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Create a Journal for Your Story
Monday, April 20, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
What awesome stories do you want to write about? Design your personal journal with art supplies provided by the library!
Ages: Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Tweens & Teens: Play Switch 2!
Monday, April 27, 2026 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Tweens & Teens: play Nintendo Switch 2 with friends at the Library! Console and Joy Cons are provided AND snacks!
Ages: 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!