All libraries will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

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

Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Thursday closed: Juneteenth
Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm:
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm:
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm:
Monday 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

    Picture Book Scavenger Hunt

    Sun

    15

    Jun
     12:00 am - 11:59 pm

     West End Children's Dept.

    Oh, no! Some of our favorite picture book characters have escaped their favorite stories and are hiding around the West End Library! Please help us find them! Visit the library anytime between June 15 and June 21 to grab a recording sh...

    Toddler Time

    Tue

    17

    Jun
     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!   

    Toddler Time

    Tue

    17

    Jun
     11:00 am - 11:30 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.