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South Regional Library

South Regional Library

4505 S. Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 27713
Directions

919-560-7409

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This week’s hours

Open today
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday Closed
(Main Library open 1-6 p.m.)

Sunday Closed Monday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Getting here

Bus routes

GoDurham 12
GoTriangle 805

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.

Common tasks

Technology

  • Public internet access computers

    Computers with internet access are available for public use at all Durham County Library locations.

    Public internet access computers details

  • Wireless internet access

    You can connect your own device to the internet at any of our locations. Our wireless internet access is free and does not require a password. Look for the network named “DCoLibrary-Public.” Heads up – our network is an unsecured network.

  • Hotspots for checkout

    Your Durham County Library card lets you borrow a mobile hotspot to take the internet wherever you go!

    Hotspots for checkout details

  • Printing

    You can print to printers at South Regional from your mobile device or home computer by using our mobile printing website.
    You can also print by sending an email with attachment(s) to these addresses:

    Printing details

  • Scanners

    Scanners are available at all locations. Our scanners have both flatbed and document feeder options. They can handle up to legal sized (8.5″ x 14″) documents. Scanning is free of cost.

  • Copiers

    Copiers are available at all locations. Payment is cash only.

    Copiers details

  • Fax

    Fax machines are available for public use at all Durham County Library locations. Faxing is free of cost.

Assistive technology

More assistive technology info

  • BigKeys keyboard

    Helps with typing for people with mobility and/or visual impairments. This multi-colored keyboard has bigger than normal keys to make it easier to see letters and select just one key at a time while typing at a computer. The multi-colored keys also pro

  • BigKeys keyboard keyguard

    Can be placed over the BigKeys keyboard to help in selecting only a single letter or key at a time.

  • Video relay services

    Video relay services allow you to sign to an operator over the internet who will interpret to the person you are calling. We have reference computers that can accommodate your own webcam for this service.

  • Trackball mouse

    This mouse is a handheld pointing device that requires little wrist or hand movement. You can control it with very limited finger movement. It can also be used to control an on-screen keyboard, available at every computer through Microsoft Office.

  • Keyboard type aid

    Fits over your hand to help select keys on a keyboard or turn the pages of an open book.

  • Handheld video magnifier

    Magnifies text and images, with the option of changing the color contrast for easy visual discernment based on your preferences. The magnifier can be held in your hand or placed on an open book.

  • Adaptive joystick

    A handheld pointing device that requires limited hand movement, with different grips available based on your preference. It can also be used to control the on-screen keyboard, available at every computer through Microsoft Office.

Did you know?

  • South Regional is LEED Gold certified.

Today’s events

Spanish Conversation

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • 11:00am - 12:30pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (Adult Programming Room)

Join us for coffee and Spanish conversation! No pressure to be perfect, just a splash of Spanglish and a whole lot of friendly conversation! 

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

Cretaceous Carolina: Prehistoric Life in the Tar Heel State

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (South Meeting Room)

Learn what prehistoric life was like in North Carolina, what species lived here, what fossils have been found in this area, and more in this presentation from North Carolina Fossil Club member Joy Herrington! An avid collector herself, Joy will be...

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

Free Meditation Session

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave) (Adult Programming Room)

Join us for a free meditation class to learn techniques for managing stress, improving mental clarity, and promoting overall well-being. Led by an experienced instructor from the North America Institute of Vihangam Yoga, this meditation session...

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

Dinosaur Duel: Melee in the Mesozoic!

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • All day

South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)

Whether you're the Iguanadons biggest fan or a die hard T-Rex supporter, vote for your favorite dinosaurs in our March-Madness style showdown. Be sure to vote every week for your favorites! Each time you vote you earn a chance to win a Dinosaur...

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

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Special features at South Regional Library

Children hold up clothespin reindeers they have painted

Children's programming room

Catch storytimes, craft programs, and more in this fun space just for kids.

A tall, earth-colored sculpture, in the shape of a stack of slabs, standing in front of a building

Stephen's Bent

This 17-foot-tall sculpture, located outside the front entrance, pays homage to the community’s history.

Picnic table next to a trail surrounded by small trees

Outdoor trail

Relax and connect with nature.

An outdoor space with benches, next to a building with a tall wall of windows

Outdoor seating areas

Enjoy the outdoors with seating near the patios and trail.

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. Display titled "Little Red Schoolhouse: Lowe's Grove School," with longer text underneath. Other similar signs line the rest of the wall

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

A man sits in a chair in front of rows of bookshelves and reads a newspaper
A child kneels to select a book from a shelf
An outdoor space with benches, next to a building with a tall wall of windows
Book art, with pages folded to make the shape of the word "Love"
Yoga class with a group of people kneeling on mats and stretching in a large room
A sign on top of a bookshelf saying, "There once was a girls who tried something new and loved it!" More bookshelves, seating, and computers in the background
Sign sayings "teens" above an area with bookshelves, seating, and windows
A mother and child sit on a bench and read a book, while other children sit at tables and work on homework
Sign on a wall saying "Green facts: all the paint in this building is low VOC (volatile organic compounds).
Shelves of books under a sign saying "new books"
Two people each sit at tables and work on laptops, with phones, open books, and other materials spread out near them
Sign on a low wall saying "copy center," with books set up on a shelf underneath the words
A self-check machine on a counter, with a pad saying "place books here" and instructions showing on a screen. Past the counter is an area with a copier and another screen
People sit at rows of computers. A woman and child stand at a computer at the end of the row. Across an aisle are shelves of books
Long shelves of books, with a person standing at the end of the aisle
People sitting at tables by a wall of tall windows, working on laptops
Librarians sitting at computers at a large desk with a sign that says "Information"