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
Scott Reintgen Author Visit & Durham Book Club Kickoff
Saturday, April 01, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Join us for the exciting launch of Durham Book Club 2023!...
Ages: Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
DBC Mini Book Club - Nyxia by Scott Reintgen
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library (Main Library - MakerLab)
Durham Book Club members, let's get together to snack and discuss Nyxia by Scott Reintgen, our first book of 2023!...
Ages: Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
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
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