The Southgate Community Library reopened its doors to the public today after a makeover several months in the making. When the first patrons walked in on Friday, Feb. 4, they were welcomed with fresh carpet, paint, new furnishings, new shelving, an open floor plan and upgraded children’s programming space.
“The Southgate Library has been serving people at that location off Rock Quarry Road for 36 years, so it’s wonderful to see it getting a redesign and upgrade,” said Dr. James West, Wake County Commissioner, about the $130,000 renovation funded by the county and property owner. “That’s a small, beloved community library, so we hope the refurbishing will bring even more people to visit and enjoy all it has to offer.”
The Southgate Community Library is located at 1601 Cross Link Road in Raleigh. It offers thousands of books and materials for all ages to read and check out, public computers and printing services, and great children’s programming including:
- Inside @ the Library for Young Children
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 0–5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, movement and rhymes. - Inside @ the Library for School Age Children
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Children in grades K–5 are invited to read, create, explore and discover through hands-on activities. Space is limited. - ABC Craft & Learn
Saturdays at 1 p.m.
An in-person program that simulates a preschool classroom and invites children and their caregivers to a program focusing on those pre-literacy and social skills necessary for a successful launch to kindergarten! - Play Your Way to K
An interactive board game for little ones! Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play your way to a successful launch to kindergarten. Take the excitement of storytime home by clicking above and picking up your game at the library! - Storytime on the go
A bundle of themed books, songs, rhymes and activities! A DIY storytime for you and yours, all ready to go home with you. Available at the library. - Storytime Anytime
Storytimes use talking, singing, reading, writing and playing to help children get ready to read. Enjoy WCPL's excellent Storytimes, Anytime!
Want to visit?
The Southgate Community Library, 1601 Cross Link Road, is open 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 1–5 p.m. Sunday.
