For tax preparation info, please call 919-695-7548. More info >
All library locations and services will be closed on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, for the spring holiday.
Behind-the-scenes software update - you can now log in to the online catalog, view your account, and place holds. Phone renewals are not available yet - for now, you can renew online or by contacting us.

For teens

The library is a place for you to be you.

Hang out with your friends. Have some time to yourself. Ask us a question, or tell us how it’s going.

Join a book club. Do an activity. Get creative.

Use the computer. Get help with research. Learn about technical school, college, and whatever you aspire to be.

And oh yeah, check out a book.


Upcoming events

This Week In the Lab: Spheros

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library

Join the STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to explore emerging tech with Spheros!...

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

Aromatherapy for Teens & Tweens

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest Regional Library (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Explore your sense of smell with aromatherapy! ...

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

Registration required

Accepting Submissions: Poetry on Display

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • All day

Submit up to two pieces of poetry to be featured at the East Regional Library's National Poetry Month display! Community poems will be displayed throughout the library during the entire month of April....

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

Kids Spring Reading Challenge

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • All day

South Regional Library

Get reading this Spring. We have set 8 reading challenges and give you 9 weeks to complete as many of them as you wish. For every two you complete you win a small prize!  Stop by the South Regional Library to pick up your entry...

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

March Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • All day

North Regional Library

The National Women's History Alliance determines a theme for Women’s History Month each year. The 2024 theme celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” This theme recognizes women who understand the...

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

South Regional Library's March Madness

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • All day

South Regional Library

It's finally time for South Regional's annual March Madness! Forget the books this time, let's talk about predators! Amazing animals from land and sea will vie for the title of Most Amazing Predator! ...

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

Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt!

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • All day

Southwest Regional Library (Southwest Regional - Children's Area)

We’re Celebrating Women in their Historic Firsts! So look around the children’s area find and learn about 10 Amazing Women. Come by the Children’s Information Desk to get started! (Younger kids may need adult help)

Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Teen, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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Meet the teen librarians

We want to hear from you! Get in touch with us anytime. Find a teen librarian at your library location >

Main Library teen services librarian Gavin

Gavin

Location: Main Library

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

Meet all the teen librarians >

Volunteer at the library

Looking to get involved? We have different volunteer tasks available at different locations and different times. In the past, teen volunteers have helped with shelving and pulling books, tutoring, prepping for crafts, and more. This program is for all tweens and teens in grades 6 – 12.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) – The Teen Services Area is a space built for you. Come meet with other students and your librarians to create programs, revamp spaces, and be involved in the Library. Find out more on the Teen Advisory Board page.

Teen volunteers – help us out at the Library! Contact the teen librarian at your preferred location for availability.