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
CANCELLED: Family Storytime
Saturday, July 27, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:00am
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Our Saturday storytime is cancelled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your interest in the South Regional Library.
Ages: Baby, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
The Roots of Our World: A Cultural and Aesthetic History of The Soulsborne Video Games
Saturday, July 27, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Meeting Room - Full Room)
The Soulsborne video games by FromSoftware have consistently been a popular and critical success, from the release of Dark Souls in 2011 to the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree, a DLC for 2022’s Elden Ring. In this talk, David Hall will discuss...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen, Teen
Registration full. Join the waitlist >
Durham Book Club Author Talk Sarah Beth Durst
Saturday, July 27, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Meet Sarah Beth Durst, author of Spark Joining us via Zoom, Sarah will answer all your questions about the book, her writing process, and anything else. ...
Ages: Middle School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Escape Elminster's Library: A D&D-Inspired Escape Room
Saturday, July 27, 2024 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Conference Room)
Hail and well met, adventurers! Can your party prove your wits against me, the great wizard Elminster? Will you live to tell the tale?...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds
Registration full.
Escape Elminster's Library: A D&D-Inspired Escape Room
Saturday, July 27, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Conference Room)
Hail and well met, adventurers! Can your party prove your wits against me, the great wizard Elminster? Will you live to tell the tale?...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds
Registration full.
Bitmoji Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, July 27, 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
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