Westside library isn't far from the Dorris Van Doren branch, and it's closer to the Bookmark which serves as their Friends of the Library bookstore. While this library space was definitely smaller than the Dorris Van Doren branch, it had an incredible amount of character. The staff were incredibly friendly when I arrived and all of the patrons seemed happy and relaxed.
Here's more information about them from the El Paso Library System website (elpasolibrary.org):
Location & Hours
125 Belvidere | (915) 212-0445
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Computers
Computers are available for public use. All minors must have Internet permission. All computer users must present a library card and a pin in order to reserve a computer. The computer lab closes 15 minutes prior to closing time.
Clubs & Associations
The Westside Book Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 1:00pm.
The Yarn Artists: Knitting & Crochet group meets Tuesdays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
The Westside Quilting Bee meets Wednesdays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Friends of the Library
The Bookmark is a used bookstore operated by the Friends of the Westside Libraries to support the Westside Branch, the Dorris Van Doren Regional, and the Armijo Branch Libraries.
The Bookmark is located at 7348 Remcon Circle, just down the street from the Westside Post Office. Hours of operation are Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A membership in the Friends costs $5.00 annually. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases at the Bookmark and are invited to a backroom sale once a year. Forms may be filled out at the Bookmark or a check may be mailed directly to the store. If you’d like to get on our email list for sales, please send an email to BookmarkElPaso@gmail.com.
Donations of books, magazines, and audio-visual materials are gratefully accepted during store hours at the Bookmark.
