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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

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 “DCo Library 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.
Printing details
Scanners

Our scanners are flatbed style. They can handle up to letter sized (8.5″ x 11″) documents.

Scanning is free of cost. You will need a library card or computer use card to sign on to the scanner computer.
Copiers

Copiers are available at all locations. There is a small fee that can be paid by credit card at Main Library's adult computers and in cash at our other locations.
Copiers details
Fax

Fax machines are available for public use. Faxes cost $1.75 for the first page and $1 for each page after that. The fax machines only accept credit cards for payment (not cash). You can check the status of your fax online after sending it.

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?

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

HEAD 2 HEAD: Kid's Poll

Saturday, May 28, 2022 • All day

South Regional Library

It's time to vote!! A kid's voting station has been set up in the children's area at the South Regional library. Our first HEAD 2 HEAD competition will be voting on your favorite aquatic Disney princess for the run-up to our Summer...

Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Toddler, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, DPS

SATURDAY SURPRISE

Saturday, May 28, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:30am

South Regional Library (South Meeting Room - Full Room)

Join us each Saturday for a fun, family activity. Some Saturdays will be traditional storytime, sometimes lego fun, sometimes crafts, sometimes movies, or maybe just outdoor fun. You just never know but whatever it is, it is going to be FUN!...

Ages: Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

Graphic Book Club: Euro-Comics

Saturday, May 28, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Are you a fan of comic books or graphic novels? Join us on ZOOM for this month's meeting of Durham County Library's Graphic Book Club....

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

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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.

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.C. Anderson

Email: tanderson@dconc.gov

T.C. 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 30 years of experience working in public and academic libraries.

Pronouns: she/her