Southwest Regional Library

Getting here
Bus routes
Bike racks
In the front and rear parking lots
Parking
Front and rear parking lots. Parking is limited during peak times.
Amenities
- 24-hour exterior book drop
- Drive-up book drop
- Single-occupant all-gender restroom
- Infant changing stations
- Bookable rooms
Sorry, Durham County Library does not offer notary services.
Common tasks
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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Trackball mouse
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Keyboard type aid
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Handheld video magnifier
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Adaptive joystick
Today’s events
Family Storytime @ Southwest Regional
Saturday, October 04, 2025 • 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)
Join us for a Saturday morning Family Storytime that will include stories, fingerplays and interactive songs!...
Ages: Baby, Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler
Attention Span Rehab
Saturday, October 04, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)
Found yourself unable to focus? Constantly switching between tasks (getting nothing done), or unable to focus on one task (getting things done, but incorrectly)? In 2004, the average attention span was 2.5 minutes. Today, the American Psychological...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, High School, Senior Citizen, Teen
Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest!
Saturday, October 04, 2025 • All day
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Area)
Let's celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Hispanic culture and history with some children's book titles. See if you can find 12 book covers hidden in the children's section. Good luck!
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Special features at Southwest Regional Library
Neurodiverse and sensory processing equipment
Includes fiber optics, weighted lap pads, dark glasses, and more. Available at the children's desk.
Library garden
Yields programming vegetables and awesome flowers. Run by staff from Children’s Services.
Manager
L. Tietje-Davis
Email: ltietjedavis@dconc.gov
Leah has over 16 years of public service experience both as a District Constituent Outreach Specialist with a State Legislator and working in public libraries. She received her BA from the State University of New York at Potsdam and MLS from Clarion University. She is passionate about making a positive impact at Durham County Library with a specific focus on providing excellent customer service, expanding access to resources and services, and empowering individuals.
Pronouns: she/her