The Main Library will be closed on Saturday, November 15th for the Richmond Marathon.

All libraries will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

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

Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm:
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm:
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm:
Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Tuesday closed: Veteran's Day
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

    Book Art Take-Home Kits

    Wed

    05

    Nov
     12:00 am - 11:59 pm

     West End

    Every day that we're open in November, you can come to the West End Branch and pick up a kit to make your own book art. This process is done by marking the pages at certain points with a pencil and then folding the pages to create t...

    Intellectual Property Law, Trademarks, and Copyright

    Fri

    07

    Nov
     11:00 am - 12:30 pm

     West End Meeting Room A

    What's the difference between a patent and a trademark? How do I apply for a copyright? What is "fair use"? This workshop, presented by the Richmond Public Law Library, will help nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and small busine...

    Crafting Conversations: Woven Star Ornament

    Mon

    10

    Nov
     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 Woven Star Ornaments with Faith Hale.  All materials provided.  Space ...

    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.