South Regional Library

Getting here
Bus routes
Bike racks
Near the front parking lot
Parking
Large free lot
Electric vehicle charging
Two stations available
Amenities
- 24-hour exterior book drop
- Single-occupant all-gender restroom
- Infant changing stations
- Bookable rooms
Sorry, Durham County Library does not offer notary services.
Technology
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Public internet access computers
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Wireless internet access
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Hotspots for checkout
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Printing
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Scanners
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Copiers
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Fax
Assistive technology
More assistive technology info-
BigKeys keyboard
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BigKeys keyboard keyguard
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Video relay services
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Trackball mouse
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Keyboard type aid
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Handheld video magnifier
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Adaptive joystick
Did you know?
- South Regional is LEED Gold certified.
Today’s events
Preschool Storytime
Monday, September 08, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Meeting Room)
Join us for our Monday storytime where there will be stories, songs, movement, and more! Participation is encouraged! Registration is required.
Ages: Baby, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Virtual Homeschool Learning Lab: DIY Fidget Paper Spinner
Monday, September 08, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Create your own colorful fidget spinner in this hands-on STEAM activity! A supply kit is required for this program. For information about the kit and question, please reach out to Molly at mschaefer@dconc.gov.
Ages: Elementary School
Build Your Own Minecraft Mods
Monday, September 08, 2025 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Meeting Room)
Gear up for an adventure where imagination meets code! In our Minecraft Modding Club, you won’t just play the game—you’ll transform it. Learn to craft your very own custom mods, from magical tools and creatures to epic biomes and...
Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Back to the Prairie-Little House for Adults
Monday, September 08, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Conference Room)
Have you never read the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder and always wondered what the hype was about? Did you read the series as a child and wonder if these books hold up to an adult eye? Come join our Little House for adults...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
HEAD 2 HEAD: Kidz Movie Poll
Monday, September 08, 2025 • All day
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Area)
It's time to vote!! A kid's voting station has been set up in the children's area at the South Regional Library. Which is your favorite Disney film: A Bug's Life (1998) or Toy Story (1995)? Let us know!...
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
South Regional Express Yourself Unavailable
Monday, September 08, 2025 • All day
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
Express Yourself at South Regional will be unavailable for the remainder of August through the end of September for upgrades and staff training. Please be aware that this timeline may change. Please check back in October for an improved Express...
Special features at South Regional Library

Children's programming room
Catch storytimes, craft programs, and more in this fun space just for kids.

Stephen's Bent
This 17-foot-tall sculpture, located outside the front entrance, pays homage to the community’s history.
Express Yourself makerspace
Use this small space for your creative projects. Equipped with a variety of maker and AV equipment.
More about South Regional
South Regional Library replaced the Parkwood Branch Library and is located on the historic site of the Old Lowe’s Grove School. Historic panels, artifacts, and a timeline in the library honor the Parkwood and Lowe’s Grove communities.
Manager
T. Ché Anderson
Email: tanderson@dconc.gov
T. Ché Anderson is from New York and moved to Durham in 2011. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has over 35 years of experience working in public and academic libraries.
Pronouns: she/her