3605 Shannon Road
Durham, North Carolina 27707 (map)
Phone: 919-560-8590
Interim Manager: Ruth Link
Southwest Regional Library is served by DATA bus route 10B.
Hours
Mon. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tue. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wed. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thu. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • All day Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) There are 10 African American Musicians hidden in the Children’s area of library! Can you help us find them all? Come by the Children’s Information Desk to get started!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Middle School, Kindergarten, Intergenerational, Elementary School Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 9:45am - 10:15am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups. Ages: Baby Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Stories and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups. Ages: Baby Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Love crafts? Join us for Kids Crafts, every other Tuesday from 4:00-4:30. For ages 5-7.
* Registration of each individual child is required!
If you run into issues registering call (919) 560-8592. Ages: Kindergarten, Elementary School Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Exercise Ages: Senior Citizen Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125) Heartfulness meditation is a simple practice of meditation on the heart. Ages: Adult Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Enjoy some sleepy time stories before you are
off to bed. Pajama wearing children, welcome!
Best for children up to age 5. Ages: Toddler, Pre-School, Baby Tuesday, February 25, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125) Bring your cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, or embroidery to Southwest. Meet your neighbors and show off your craft. Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult Wednesday, February 26, 2020 • All day Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) There are 10 African American Musicians hidden in the Children’s area of library! Can you help us find them all? Come by the Children’s Information Desk to get started!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Middle School, Kindergarten, Intergenerational, Elementary School Wednesday, February 26, 2020 • 9:45am - 10:15am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Join us for a fun and exciting program filled with music and movement. An opportunity to get out some energy by dancing to fun children's music.
This program is for children 3 to 5. Ages: Toddler, Pre-School Wednesday, February 26, 2020 • 10:45am - 11:15am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Join us for a Dental Hygiene Storytime! Our friends from Triangle Kids Pediatric Dentistry will show us fun ways to keep our teeth squeaky clean with stories and songs. Ages: Toddler, Pre-School, Kindergarten, Elementary School Wednesday, February 26, 2020 • 11:15am - 11:45am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time.
Supplies provided.
For Ages 3-6.
* Registration Required (SW) Ages: Pre-School Wednesday, February 26, 2020 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Join us for this fun tissue paper painting activity!
Registration Required
* (Ages 8+)
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Elementary School Thursday, February 27, 2020 • All day Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) There are 10 African American Musicians hidden in the Children’s area of library! Can you help us find them all? Come by the Children’s Information Desk to get started!
Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Middle School, Kindergarten, Intergenerational, Elementary School Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles!
(Siblings are welcome.) Ages: Toddler Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 11:15am - 11:45am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Join us for a fun and exciting Craft Time.
Supplies provided.
For Ages 2-4.
* Registration Required (SW) Ages: Pre-School Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 2:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Free tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers, including retirees with moderate incomes on a first come, first served basis. Ages: Adult Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Upcycle every day materials to create a smart phone holder. All supplies will be provided. For teens and tweens. Please register. Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen, Middle School, High School Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Teen Computer Area) Instructors from the Community Workshop Series at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill teach this course. Students will use library computers. Ages: Senior Citizen, Adult Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125) Join members of the Durham Orange Quilters Guild for social quilting, support, and fun. The bee is open to anyone interested, but you will need to bring your own sewing machine or handwork supplies. Ages: Adult Thursday, February 27, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Join in the fun of collective couponing, and learn from fellow couponers ways to save even more money on your grocery bill. Ages: Adult Friday, February 28, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) We bring the LEGOs, you bring the imagination. Ages: Pre-School, Elementary School Saturday, February 29, 2020 • 9:30am - 11:30am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125) Practice your Spanish conversation skills weekly at this informal gathering; intermediate and advanced session at 9:30, beginners session at 10:45. Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Adult Saturday, February 29, 2020 • 10:15am - 10:45am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Enjoy stories, books, music and bubbles! Ages: Toddler, Pre-School, Baby Saturday, February 29, 2020 • 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Children's Programming Room) Enjoy songs, stories and music! Ages: Toddler, Pre-School, Baby Monday, March 02, 2020 • 9:15am - 10:00am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) We sing, move to the music, march, play with
the parachute and end with a read-aloud.
Best for children who are mobile.
(For children up to age 5) Ages: Toddler, Pre-School Monday, March 02, 2020 • 10:30am - 11:00am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles!
For babies up to 23 months. Ages: Baby Monday, March 02, 2020 • 11:15am - 11:45am Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and bubbles!
For babies up to 23 months.
Ages: Baby Monday, March 02, 2020 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Join us for a 60-minute class that will provide an opportunity for you to relax through gentle stretching and mindful breathing. Ages: Senior Citizen, Middle School, Intergenerational, High School, Elementary School, Adult Monday, March 02, 2020 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #2 - Room 120) Anyone can be a leader! Develop leadership skills with Duke University students through hands-on activities, public speaking, and open discussions. Please register. For teens and tweens. Ages: Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds, Teen, Middle School, High School Monday, March 02, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Meeting Room - Full Room) Need an excuse to get moving and get fit? Ages: Teen, Adult Monday, March 02, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Southwest Regional Library (Shannon Rd.) (Southwest - Tutoring/Study Room #1 - Room 125) Come test out your mah jongg skills with players of all skill level. Be sure to bring your tiles and cards. Ages: Senior Citizen, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, AdultAfrican American History Month Scavenger Hunt - Can you find 10 hidden Musicians?
Baby & Me Lapsit
Baby & Me Lapsit
Kids Crafts
Muscle Pump for Seniors
Heartfulness Meditation
Pajama Storytime - Bedtime stories told here!
Knitting & Other Needle Arts
African American History Month Scavenger Hunt - Can you find 10 hidden Musicians?
Movement & Music
Dental Hygiene Storytime
Morning Craft Time
DIY: Tissue Paper Painting
African American History Month Scavenger Hunt - Can you find 10 hidden Musicians?
Two Year Olds Storytime - Enjoy a storytime for toddlers!
Morning Craft Time
VITA Tax Preparation
DIY Smartphone Holder
Computer Class - Gmail Basics
Quilting Bee
Couponing
LEGO Lab
Tertulia
Family Storytime - for children up to age 5.
Family Storytime - for children up to age 5
Music Makers - Interactive program with music and movement! (canceled)
Lapsit Storytime - A storytime for Baby! (canceled)
Lapsit Storytime - Storytime just for Baby! (canceled)
Gentle Yoga for All
Leaders UNITE
Down South Shuffle - Line Dancing
Mah Jongg
Southwest Regional Library opened May 24, 2010.
LEED Certification
Southwest Regional Library has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Building Rating SystemTM. LEED is an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. To earn LEED certification, a building project must earn “credits” by meeting prerequisites and performance benchmarks in each of the key areas. Projects are awarded Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum certification depending on the number of credits they achieve.
Facility:
- 25,000 square feet
- public meeting room (seats 100)
- children’s program room
- two study rooms (seats 8)
Collection capacity:
- 100,700
- 34,700 children
- 6,500 young adult
- 59,500 adults
Services and Features:
- 30 public Internet access work stations, 20 adults, 10 children
- Young-Adult Area
- Audio-visual Collection
- Community board (must be approved by Facility Manager)
- Children’s programs and storytimes
- Adult programs
- Public access photocopiers
- Self-check out units
- Automated Check-In System for instant returns
Thank you for choosing the library as a place to study, meet, work and play. Your patronage has made the library one of the most popular gathering spaces in the county. We invite all members of the community to enjoy the resources available at Durham County Library.
You can reserve Southwest Regional’s Meeting Room (capacity 100) or one of two Study Rooms (capacity 8) via our online room reservation system by clicking the button below. You will be taken to the Meeting/Study Room Policy page. You must read and acknowledge these terms before proceeding with your reservation.
You may also reserve a room in-person or by calling Southwest Regional at 919-560-8590.
