West End

West End Library opened September 25, 1978. It was dedicated on December 7, 1978. A renovation in 2016-17 enlarged the children's area, added a study room and completely refreshed the interior. The library celebrated its 40th anniversary on September 22, 2018.

804-646-1877

5420 Patterson Avenue

Richmond, VA  23226


Branch Manager - Lisa Crisman
Closed

Hours

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm:
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm:
Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm:

Available Services

  • public access
  • Features

    PRINTING/COPYING

    Prints are $.15/page for B&W, $.50/color. Copies are $.15/each, B&W only.

    FAXING

    Local (including 800 numbers): free
    Long Distance: free

    NOTARY

    Notary services are available. Please call 804-646-1877 for an appointment.

    PARKING

    Parking lot has a total of 40 spaces and 2 handicapped spaces. There is some on-street parking around the library.

    WI-FI

    Free; good reception from the parking lot and the patio!

    Westlaw Patron Access

    Access Westlaw Database

    Upcoming Events at West End

    National Library Week Storytime with Ripple

    Sat

    25

    Apr
     10:30 am - 11:00 am

     West End Meeting Room A

    Read, dance, and take photos with Ripple during this very special National Library Week storytime. 

    Silent Reading Party

    Sun

    26

    Apr
     2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

     West End

    Introverts, this book "club" is for you. Bring your own book (or check one out), your own mug (refreshments available), and join us on the last Sunday of the month as we read in companionable silence (minimal talking before an...

    Virtual Bowling for Senior Adults

    Mon

    27

    Apr
     2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

     West End Meeting Room A

    Senior adults, come bowl with us every Monday afternoon at West End Branch Library! (holidays excluded) No special shoes or heavy ball to roll so it's disability-friendly. Play seated or standing, only lifting up to one poun...

    West End

    Meeting Room

    The meeting room at the West End Branch Library is available for online reservations. Rooms are booked a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, and maximum of 2 months in advance.

    Study Room

    The study room has a table, a monitor, and 6 chairs. Guests are expected to configure tables/chairs, and return them to their original configuration.

    Guidelines

    Please visit:  https://rvalibrary.org/services/meeting-rooms/ for guidelines.