Caroline
Location: Southwest Regional Library
Department: Teen services
Email: cbpeterson@dconc.gov
Caroline has been with Durham County Library since 2014. She is not a Durham native and has moved around quite a bit. She loves helping teens, especially if they need help finding a new book to read or help with homework. Like most librarians, Caroline loves to read, especially graphic novels, romance, and LGBTQ books. When she is not working, she likes to garden, bake (and eat) cookies, and spend as much time outside as possible.
Pronouns: she/her
Caroline's upcoming events
Big Kid Storytime
Tuesday, August 04, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Geared toward kids and tweens, ages 7-12! Join us every Tuesday evening for the next chapter in our selected chapter book reading! A snack will be served....
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
DIY Dino Slime
Saturday, August 08, 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Did slime kill the dinosaurs? Science says no, but we can still have fun making dinosaur themed slime to take home! All supplies will be provided. For teens and tweens, ages 9 and up. Registration is required.
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Big Kid Storytime
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Geared toward kids and tweens, ages 7-12! Join us every Tuesday evening for the next chapter in our selected chapter book reading! A snack will be served....
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Big Kid Storytime
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Geared toward kids and tweens, ages 7-12! Join us every Tuesday evening for the next chapter in our selected chapter book reading! A snack will be served....
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Teen Book Club
Saturday, August 22, 2026 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
The Teen Book Club reads a variety of genres. Books are chosen by teen participants. This is a safe space for all teens to connect and celebrate the freedom to read. The book for this month is TBD.
Ages: High School, Middle School, Teen
Big Kid Storytime
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Geared toward kids and tweens, ages 7-12! Join us every Tuesday evening for the next chapter in our selected chapter book reading! A snack will be served....
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Caroline's book lists
Dressed for Love: Romance Novels with Cosplay
This list also includes romance novels that showcase fandom, LARPing, or table-top roleplay games. Adult and YA books included! Books are listed by publication date.
College Bound Fiction
YA books about teens applying to college, getting ready to go to college, or already enrolled in college! Books are organized by publication year.
Written in the Stars: YA Books about Astrology
It doesn't matter whether mercury is in the microwave...I mean retrograde. Teens will find something to love in these astrologically inspired titles. Books organized by publication date.
Nat 20: YA Books Inspired by Dungeons and Dragons
Get lost in these books inspired by the fantasy roleplaying game! For teens and tweens. Books organized by publication date.
Game Over: YA Reads About Video Games
Are you a gamer? Dive into these books written about video games for people who love to play video games! Books organized by publication date.
Building Community
There's so much we can do to help our communities: mutual aid, checking in on your neighbors, tending a community garden, and supporting your public library--to name a few. Here are some titles, organized by publication date, on how to get started!