Mara
Location: East Regional Library
Department: Adult services
Mara grew up in Illinois, and one of her fondest childhood memories is attending her local library’s annual Floats and Funnies event where she would watch Looney Toons and sip on a root beer float. In her free time, she enjoys having board game nights with her friends, seeing live music, reading (a few of her favorite books are In the Distance by Hernan Diaz, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami, and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson), and playing video games. She is passionate about providing equitable and inclusive programs and services for all community members.
Pronouns: she/her
Mara's upcoming events
Poetry On Display at East Regional Library
Thursday, April 25, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Plan a visit to East Regional Library for a National Poetry Month display! Community poems will be displayed throughout the library for the entire month of April. Come see how creative your fellow Durhamites are!
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Poetry On Display at East Regional Library
Friday, April 26, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Plan a visit to East Regional Library for a National Poetry Month display! Community poems will be displayed throughout the library for the entire month of April. Come see how creative your fellow Durhamites are!
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Poetry On Display at East Regional Library
Saturday, April 27, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Plan a visit to East Regional Library for a National Poetry Month display! Community poems will be displayed throughout the library for the entire month of April. Come see how creative your fellow Durhamites are!
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Poetry On Display at East Regional Library
Monday, April 29, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Plan a visit to East Regional Library for a National Poetry Month display! Community poems will be displayed throughout the library for the entire month of April. Come see how creative your fellow Durhamites are!
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Over 50 Crowd
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:30am
East Regional Library (East Study Room #1)
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Ages: Adult, Senior Citizen
Poetry On Display at East Regional Library
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 • All day
East Regional Library
Plan a visit to East Regional Library for a National Poetry Month display! Community poems will be displayed throughout the library for the entire month of April. Come see how creative your fellow Durhamites are!
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Mara's book lists
Maus I
The following books are all graphic novels (full-length stories with comic content) that -- like Maus -- teach the reader about significant moments in world history.
Dune
These books are all sci-fi novels with expansive worlds that explore the limits of our universe. Many are also the first book in a series!
Dementia: Resources for Caregivers
The following are some of the most popular resources recommended to caregivers of individuals with memory loss. All books are non-fiction and organized by the authors' last names:
Books Read by their Authors
What's better than a good audiobook? A good audiobook being read by its author! Take a look (and give a listen) to these books that are all read by their authors:
Indigenous Peoples' Day: Books for Adults
Indigenous Peoples' Day is on Monday, October 11th. Browse through these books written by Indigenous authors and pick one up to learn more about the lived experiences of Indigenous people in North America....
Dark Academia
Dark academia is a sub-genre of literature that focuses on the pursuit of knowledge, elite universities, and haunting secrets....