Raivynn
Location: Southwest Regional Library
Department: Adult services
Raivynn is an Adult Services Librarian at Southwest Regional Library. Born in Ohio, they have moved around quite a bit in pursuit of education and the perfect scoop of ice cream. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Information, they are passionate about digital literacy, diversity, and accessibility in libraries. They are a big fan of almost every genre of music, graphic novels, and (not too thrilling) thrillers. When not roaming the stacks, they enjoy going for hikes, baking, and hanging out with their partner.
Pronouns: they/them
Raivynn's upcoming events
Death Cafe
Monday, February 24, 2025 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)
Join for a safe, supportive conversation on death, dying, and all that surrounds these deeply meaningful topics. Differing views, beliefs, questions, and curiosities are welcomed! For more information on death cafes, please...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Computer Classes: Smartphone Basics (iPhone & Android)
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Join us for a class that covers smartphone basics. We will go over what a smartphone is, how to use a touch screen, how to take a photo, and how to send a text. This class is open for both Apple and Android users. Be sure to bring your phone!...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Colorful Reads Book Club
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Regional - Children's Programming Room)
Love reading stories from diverse authors? Do you find yourself seeking out books with a diverse array of characters and experiences? Join the Colorful Reads Book Club, where we will read different fiction books every month that are from diverse...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
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Adult Game Day
Thursday, February 27, 2025 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)
Come play board games, card games, word games & more! Open to all adults and seniors looking to make new friends and have fun! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 2-4PM. Snacks and drinks provided.
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Social Stitchers
Friday, February 28, 2025 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)
Come join other needle & fiber art crafters to work on current projects, socialize, and share tips. Open to all skill & experience levels. Drop in for all or part of each session!...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Computer Classes: Drop-In Tech Help
Tuesday, March 04, 2025 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) (Southwest Meeting Room)
Need help outside of a class? Want some 1:1 time to figure out your tech? Join us for drop in tech help! We will have instructors from the Community Workshop Series at UNC-CH ready to assist you. Registration strongly...
Ages: Adult, Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds, Senior Citizen
Raivynn's book lists
Main Character Energy: Black Women
Whether it's a chilling thriller, heartwarming historical fiction, or even a western, these leading ladies show that Black women can be the main characters of genre fiction!
Something Good to Think About: Escapist Version
2025 is starting off a bit rough for our corner of the universe, so here's something good to think about instead! This is the fiction version, complete with stories of romance, second chances, new adventures, good friends, chosen family, and (almost)...
Something Good to Think About: People, Places & Pets Version
2025 is starting off a bit rough for our corner of the universe, so here's something good to think about instead! This is the nonfiction version, complete with wonderful stories of good humans, adorable pets, and beautiful places.
Southwest Regional Staff Faves 2024
Check out what we've been reading, watching, and listening to in 2024! And in December you can come into the library, view the display, and grab a brochure!
MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellows 2024
Every year, the MacArthur Foundation celebrates and inspires the creative potential of individuals through no-strings-attached fellowships. Check out some of the work of these "geniuses"! All descriptions of the fellows were written by the...
Sipping Season
If the temperatures are rising, then the drinks should be flowing! Level up your beverage game with these refreshing recipes.