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

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

    Crafting Conversations: All Seasons Embroidered Wreath

    Mon

    08

    Sep
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

     West End Meeting Room A

    Join us for crafting at this monthly, fiber arts program at West End Branch Library. This month we'll tune in to CreativeBug and learn to make an All-Seasons Embroidered Wreath with Rebecca Ringquist.  All materials provide...

    Virtual Bowling for Senior Adults

    Mon

    08

    Sep
     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

    Sep
     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.