Jessica
Location: South Regional Library
Department: Adult services
Jessica is the Adult Services Manager at the South Regional Library. She grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Durham in 2008. She has a master’s degree in creative writing from Kansas State University, and a master’s in library science from Wayne State University. She has loved the library for as long as she can remember, and when she was nine, she turned all her books into “library books” by making cards and pockets for all of them. When she’s not busy being a librarian, she loves to spend time with her son and her two wacky dogs, read, draw, and work on her photography.
Pronouns: she/her
Jessica's upcoming events
South Durham Birding Club
Monday, October 27, 2025 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Conference Room)
Learn how to access The Great Courses through the library and learn all about birding! Each month, we will watch a video from The Great Courses: Birding in North America to practice accessing our online resources. ...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
South Regional Express Yourself Unavailable
Monday, October 27, 2025 • All day
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
Express Yourself at South Regional will be unavailable through the end October for upgrades and staff training. Please be aware that this timeline may change.
These Routes Are Made for Walkin': Exercise Challenge
Monday, October 27, 2025 • All day
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
Discover the deep roots of Durham with our 2025 exercise challenge that celebrates the story of Bull City's history. Track the number of minutes you exercise using our tracker available at South Regional Library. Earn extra entries...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen, Teen
South Regional Express Yourself Unavailable
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • All day
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
Express Yourself at South Regional will be unavailable through the end October for upgrades and staff training. Please be aware that this timeline may change.
These Routes Are Made for Walkin': Exercise Challenge
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • All day
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
Discover the deep roots of Durham with our 2025 exercise challenge that celebrates the story of Bull City's history. Track the number of minutes you exercise using our tracker available at South Regional Library. Earn extra entries...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Senior Citizen, Teen
Horror Film Streak: Staff Favorites
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • 5:45pm - 8:00pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Conference Room)
Join us every Wednesday evening in October for some treats and five favorite creepy films suggested by staff! Registration is required, and movies will start promptly at 5:45 pm due to time constraints. ...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen, Teen
Jessica's book lists
New(ish) Westerns
Westerns published within the last five years.
South Regional Staff's Favorite Horror Movies
Take a peek at some of our Staff's favorite creepy movies! Oh the horror!
Movies That Feel Like Summer
Take a peek at some of our Staff's favorite creepy movies! Oh the horror!
What a Bunch of Weirdos
Nonfiction books about odd and unusual topics.
Bram Stoker Award Winners and Nominees
Nonfiction books about odd and unusual topics.
Weird Books
Nonfiction books about odd and unusual topics.