Gavin

Main Library teen services librarian Gavin

Location: Main Library

Department: Teen services

Email: gshelton@dconc.gov

Gavin grew up in Myrtle Beach, SC, but has always preferred trees to sand. Before starting as Main Library’s Teen Librarian, he had jobs in 3 different kinds of libraries, but youth services has always been his favorite. In his current position, Gavin works to foster an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible, and honors the needs, interests, and agency of teens. Some of his favorite books are Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender, I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver, and Night Sky With Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong. Gavin also likes fiber arts, tea, graphic novels, learning about languages, talking about queer representation in media, and the Great British Bake Off.

Pronouns: he/him/his

Gavin's upcoming events

Writing the Next World with Tarot, with sumistreet

Thursday, April 27, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library (Main Library - MakerLab)

We’re living in a time of dual pandemics, climate crisis, policing, billionaires taking three minute private flights, and overworking. Yeahhhh, some days it feels like the end times. ...

Ages: High School, Teen

Registration required

DBC Mini Book Club - The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library (Main Library - MakerLab)

Durham Book Club members, let's get together to snack and discuss May's book, The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy! We'll meet the last Wednesday of each month, April-July, from 4:30-5:30pm in the MakerLab. Register below!

Ages: Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration required

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