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
Open
closing at 5:00pm

Hours

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:
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm:

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

    From the Lighthouses: A Cruise from Cape Henry to the ...

    Sun

    07

    Dec
     2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

     West End Meeting Room A

    The West End Branch Library welcomes former VCU Professor Chantal Marechal to present a program on lighthouses that link our coast to the coast of France. As we sail between Cape Henry and Le Havre, France, Professor Marechal will ...

    Virtual Bowling for Senior Adults

    Mon

    08

    Dec
     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...

    Toddler Time

    Tue

    09

    Dec
     10:00 am - 10:30 am

     West End Meeting Room A

    Join us for a fun and interactive storytime for ages 18-36 months with a caregiver. Stories, songs, movement, and more!   

    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.