All libraries will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday at our regular time.

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
Memorial Day

Hours

Monday closed: Memorial Day
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:
Sunday 1:00pm - 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

    Toddler Time

    Tue

    26

    May
     10:00 am - 10:30 am

     West End Meeting Room A

    Join us for fun and interactive stories, music and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver.  

    Toddler Time

    Tue

    26

    May
     11:00 am - 11:30 am

     West End Meeting Room A

    Join us for fun and interactive stories, music and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver.  

    1-on-1 Tech Help

    Tue

    26

    May
     2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

     West End

    Got a new e-reader you can't quite figure out? Are you just getting started on computers? We're here to help with that and more.  Library staff are available every Tuesday afternoon for 1-on-1, 30-minute se...

    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.