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: Make Pink Flamingo Snow Globes!
Monday, January 12, 2026 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Celebrate the New Year and make your original pink flamingo snow globe! Space is limited, so please register soon!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Challenges
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library to complete MLK, Jr Day challenges. Correctly completed quizzes and puzzles earn a prize at the Information Desk! This event lasts all week!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Challenges
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library to complete MLK, Jr Day challenges. Correctly completed quizzes and puzzles earn a prize at the Information Desk! This event lasts all week!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Challenges
Thursday, January 15, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library to complete MLK, Jr Day challenges. Correctly completed quizzes and puzzles earn a prize at the Information Desk! This event lasts all week!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Challenges
Friday, January 16, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library to complete MLK, Jr Day challenges. Correctly completed quizzes and puzzles earn a prize at the Information Desk! This event lasts all week!
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Challenges
Saturday, January 17, 2026 • All day
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Regional - Teen Area)
Visit the Teen Room at East Regional Library to complete MLK, Jr Day challenges. Correctly completed quizzes and puzzles earn a prize at the Information Desk! This event lasts all week!
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!