South Regional Library
![South Regional Library](https://durhamcountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/south-exterior.jpg)
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?
- We serve as the pilot station for the EPA’s Village Green Project. The station monitors local air quality in real time.
- South Regional is LEED Gold certified.
Today’s events
Preschool Storytime
Monday, July 15, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:00am
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Meeting Room - Full 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: Navigation Chart (Oceania)
Monday, July 15, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
During the week of July 15- July 20 (for Summer Reading), patrons of North Regional Library will travel to the continent of Oceania. ...
Ages: Elementary School
Book A Librarian
Monday, July 15, 2024 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
Need some one on one help with technology? We can help! Sign up for this one hour session for help with...
Ages: Adult, Senior Citizen
Bitmoji Scavenger Hunt
Monday, July 15, 2024 • All day
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Area)
Want to win a free prize? Pick up a scavenger hunt at the information desk and find all the pictures in our children's area! Happy hunting!
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
HEAD 2 HEAD: Kidz Poll
Monday, July 15, 2024 • 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 adventure film: Spy Kids or Dora and The Lost City of Gold? Let us know!...
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler, DPS
Roll Your Own Reading Adventure
Monday, July 15, 2024 • All day
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
Don your cloaks and draw your swords, for the reading challenge has begun! Journey to the South Regional Library to acquire a reading tracker and to roll the dice of fate! Rolling the dice three times will determine your challenge. You must read at...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Intergenerational, Middle School, Senior Citizen, Teen
Special features at South Regional Library
![south-craft-3 Children hold up clothespin reindeers they have painted](https://durhamcountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/south-craft-3-800x534.jpg)
Children's programming room
Catch storytimes, craft programs, and more in this fun space just for kids.
![south-stephens-bent A tall, earth-colored sculpture, in the shape of a stack of slabs, standing in front of a building](https://durhamcountylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/south-stephens-bent-800x534.jpg)
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