Southwest Regional Library

Getting here
Bus routes
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
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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
Kids Gardening: Exploring Herbs (Preschool)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:15am
Southwest Regional Library (Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room)
Herbs smell great, taste delicious, and are perfect for learning about gardening! We'll use our senses to learn about different types of herbs and how to use them, plus participants can choose a cutting to grow at home!...
Ages: Kindergarten, Pre-School
Registration full.
Durham Book Club - For Middle School Students
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join us for an in-person book club for middle school students. We will be reading and discussing Booked by Kwame Alexander. Pick up a free copy of the book at the Southwest Children's Desk for you to keep! Limited...
Ages: Middle School
Kids Gardening: Exploring Herbs (Ages 6-11)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Southwest Regional Library (Southwest Meeting Room - Full Room)
Herbs smell great, taste delicious, and are perfect for learning about gardening! We'll use our senses to learn about different types of herbs and how to use them, plus participants can choose a cutting to grow at home!...
Ages: Elementary School, Intergenerational, Kindergarten, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Whale Scavenger Hunt! @ Southwest
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 • All day
Southwest Regional Library (Southwest Regional - Children's Area)
Ready for an ocean of fun? Come to Southwest and track down all the pictures of whales hidden in the children's section!
Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Middle School, Pre-School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds
Special features at Southwest Regional Library
Neurodiverse and sensory processing equipment
Includes a bubble wall, 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
R. Link
Email: rlink@dconc.gov
A native New Yorker, Ruth decided to become a librarian after driving a bookmobile around Vermont on the Canadian border. She earned her master’s in library science from UNC Chapel Hill. Her absolute favorite book is The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater.
Pronouns: she/her