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For adults

The library is not just for kids (although we love them) and not just about books (although we’ve got them). We offer a wide range of adult-specific programs and services created to inspire lives and transform our community. Wherever you are in life, we’re there for you.

At the library, you can:

There’s something for everyone – come check us out!

Upcoming events

Social Stitchers

Friday, December 05, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)

Come join other needle & fiber art crafters to work on current projects, socialize, and share tips. Open to all skill & experience levels. Drop in for all or part of each session!...

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

This Week In the Lab: Makedo Kit

Friday, December 05, 2025 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

Join the Maker + STEAM Team in the Innovation Lab during specified open hours to explore cardboard construction with Makedo kits! Engineer new creations with reusable materials and tools safe for all ages. ...

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

DIY Gratitude Paper Chain Garland

Friday, December 05, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Looking for an easy, low stimulation crafting activity? Join us for a cozy afternoon of making paper chain decorations and reflecting on what we're thankful for as the year comes to a close. All ages welcome. ...

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

Registration required

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Staff picks

Southwest Regional Staff Faves 2025

Check out what we've been reading, watching, and listening to in 2025! And in December you can come into the library, view the display, and grab a brochure!

Put Up Your Dukes

Check out what we've been reading, watching, and listening to in 2025! And in December you can come into the library, view the display, and grab a brochure!

Head to Toe Titles

Each of these items has a body part featured in the title. Let's start from the head and make our way down to the toes. Includes fiction, graphic novels, poetry, movies on DVD, music on CD, and more.

Meet the adult services librarians

Adult Services librarian Raivynn

Raivynn

Location: Southwest Regional Library

Raivynn is an Adult Services Librarian at Southwest Regional Library. Born in Ohio, they have moved around quite a bit in pursuit of education and the perfect scoop of ice cream. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information, they are passionate about digital literacy, diversity, and accessibility in libraries. They are a big fan of almost every genre of music, graphic novels, and (not too thrilling) thrillers. When not roaming the stacks, they enjoy going for hikes, baking, and hanging out with their partner.

Pronouns: they/them

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