Southwest Regional Library

A new state-of-the-art library will soon be opening it’s doors to the people in the southwest region of Union County. It will feature a children’s storytime area, programming space, reading nooks, teen space, STEAM lab, community rooms and meeting spaces, and an outdoor reflection area.

According to the Union County Library Foundation (UCLF), the new, innovative library will go beyond books and digital content – it will be a place to discover, to grow, and to gather. A place that establishes a common ground where people of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic means embrace the joys of learning and discovering new worlds. A place where people can find the resources and the support they need to succeed.

The long-awaited 19,000 sq. ft. facility, located near Cuthbertson Middle School and Cuthbertson High School, will incorporate the Waxhaw Library and expand access to services in one of the most rapidly growing regions of North Carolina.

In 2016, voters approved a $10 million bond for the construction of the new library. The Union County (NC) Library Foundation, Inc., a capital fundraising support group for Union County Libraries, launched a Capital Campaign to raise $1.5 million. The money raised by the Foundation is being used for interior furnishings, interior and exterior programming spaces, and enhancing the basic print and nonprint collections, making this library an exceptional place of learning and opportunity for the community.

The new Southwest Regional Library is scheduled to open early 2024.