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Getting here

Bus routes

GoDurham route 10B

Bike racks

In the rear parking lot

Parking

Front and rear parking lots. Parking is limited during peak times.

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 Southwest 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:
- Letter size (8.5″ x 11″), black and white:
  dcl-sw@printspots.com
- Letter size (8.5″ x 11″), color:
  dcl-sw-colorletter@printspots.com
- Legal size (8.5″ x 14″), black and white:
  dcl-sw-bwlegal@printspots.com
- Legal size (8.5″ x 14″), color:
  dcl-sw-colorlegal@printspots.com
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 for public use. There is a small fee per page that has to be paid in cash.
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.
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.