The Innovation Lab at Main Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th for maintenance and staff meetings.

Southwest Regional Library

Southwest Regional Library

3605 Shannon Road
Durham, NC 27707
Directions

919-560-8593

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This week’s hours

Open today
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday Closed Monday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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

Sorry, Durham County Library does not offer notary services.

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:

    Printing details

  • Scanners

    Scanners are available at all locations. Our scanners have both flatbed and document feeder options. They can handle up to legal sized (8.5″ x 14″) documents. Scanning is free of cost.

  • 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. The minimum credit card charge is $1.

    Copiers details

  • Fax

    Fax machines are available for public use at all Durham County Library locations. Faxing is free of cost.

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.

Today’s events

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 • 9:45am - 10:15am

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)

Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us on Tuesdays mornings at 9:45 am for a toddler storytime consisting of songs, dancing, flannel board stories, read alouds, and bubbles!...

Ages: Baby, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Join us for an afternoon creating an edible snowman out of marshmallows, pretezels, chocolate, and more! All supplies provided, registration required. Ages 5+ 

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Registration full.

Legal Aid Health Insurance Enrollment

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)

The NC Navigator Consortium is a project of Legal Aid that helps people figure out what health insurance options people maybe eligible for in North Carolina. Legal Aid is a nonprofit and does not work for any insurance company. On Tuesdays starting...

Ages: Adult

Big Kid Storytime

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)

Geared toward kids and tweens, ages 7-12! Join us every Tuesday evening for the next chapter in our selected chapter book reading! A snack will be served....

Ages: Elementary School, Middle School, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest: Happy Birthday, Taylor Swift!

Tuesday, December 03, 2024 • All day

Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Area)

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday on December 13! Look for pictures from her most epic music videos! Find all 10 in the Children’s Area of the Library!

Ages: Elementary School, Kindergarten, Pre-School, Teen, Tweens: 9-12 Year Olds

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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.

Colorful paintings with animals and landscapes hang in a line along a wall

Rotating art installation

Art selected by the Library Art Committee, frequently showcasing local photographers and artists.

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

A mother and two small children walk toward the entrance of Southwest Regional Library
A shelf full of graphic novels
A child reads a book to a visiting therapy dog as an adult looks on
A board full of colorful drawing, paintings, and other arts and crafts
Children play at a train table as a women reads to another child
A wall with cutouts of Clifford, Arthur, and other children's book characters
A large space with twinkly lights, color alphabet letters scattered on the wall, shelves of books, and tables and chairs. A man and two small children sit at one of the tables looking at a book
A librarian and several children hold up origami cranes
Tables with computers and shelves of book, with a sign saying Teens overhead
Colorful paintings with animals and landscapes hang in a line along a wall. A person walks along a corridor alongside
Bookshelves with sign saying "¡Bienvenidos! Materiales en Españoll / Spanish Books" overhead
Two people use laptops at a table surrounded by bookshelves
A person sits at a small table with tall chairs, with more chairs at a counter nearby, and looks at a stack of papers
Two people holding pencils look together at a document. They're sitting at a large table in a room with a glass wall, with bookshelves outside
Counter with two screens in an alcove labeled "check out"
A group of people line dancing