South Regional teen services librarian Jessica

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

Learn to Sew with Connecting with Threads

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (Adult Programming Room)

Learn how to use a sewing machine with the non-profit Connecting with Threads. This four week series of programs enables adults to learn basic sewing skills and build their knowledge as they become independent sewers. We will make useful items for...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen

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One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Join us for One Walk to Rule Them All, a Lord of the Rings-themed exercise initiative that will inspire you to participate in your favorite types of exercises! To participate, simply pick up a printed tracker from either South Regional Library (4505...

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

One Walk to Rule Them All Exercise Challenge

Friday, October 16, 2026 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Ages: Adult, Elementary School, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Pre-School, Senior Citizen, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Spanish Conversation

Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 11:00am - 12:30pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join us for coffee and Spanish conversation! No pressure to be perfect, just a splash of Spanglish and a whole lot of friendly conversation!

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen

Elevenses, Coloring, and The Two Towers

Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 11:00am - 3:00pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (Adult Programming Room)

Gather, good folk, and spend a fair and merry afternoon in gentle cheer and quiet delight. Come partake of humble refreshments as you lose yourselves in the noble artistry of Lord of the Rings coloring books, bringing to life the realms of...

Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen

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