The Main Library will be closed on Monday, May 12 due to HVAC work. All other Richmond Public Library locations will be open for normal operations.

West End

The vibrant children's area contains a wide range of titles for all reading levels. Fiction, graphic novels, easy readers boardbooks and a large selection of non-fiction on a wide range of topics are available for checkout.

804-646-1877

5420 Patterson Avenue

Richmond, VA  23226


Branch Manager - Lisa Crisman
Closed

Hours

Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm:
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:

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

    Family Storytime

    Sat

    10

    May
     10:00 am - 10:45 am

     West End Meeting Room A

    Join us for a fun-filled, interactive family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books and activities for ages 0-5 with an adult!  

    Board Sunday!

    Sun

    11

    May
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

     West End

    Take a break from screens and have fun with a board game!  Bring friends and family, choose a game or puzzle, pick a table and play.  The library provides a great selection of games for children, teens and adults. You provide ...

    Mending Mondays-**Cancelled**

    Mon

    12

    May
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

     West End Meeting Room A

    Mending Mondays is a bi-weekly mending/upcycling program at West End Branch Library. Drop-in on the second and fourth Monday of each month to have assistance with basic mending.  Need a button replaced? Have a small tear in a ...

    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.