Cathays Library

Cathays Library has re-opened to the public following an extensive refurbishment. The renewed building has an improved layout highlighting the dramatic architectural features, modern furniture, vibrant colours and offering an enhanced range of services which make it an inspiring and stimulating environment in which to work, read, or just sit and relax.

The modern shelving is stocked with new books - a generous selection of fiction, non-fiction and talking books and DVDs. There is also a designated children’s area, upgraded ICT facilities including WiFi connectivity and 15 public access PCs which are free to use.

The refurbishment includes the re-introduction of the west wing, toilets for public use, and a community room which can be used by local groups for meetings and activities, or can be used as an overspill study space when not booked out.

Councillor Nigel Howells, Executive Member Sport, Leisure and Culture, said: “This is a great facility for the community of Cathays and we are delighted to have received funding from the Welsh Assembly Government to assist with the project.  I am sure that the public will be delighted with the improvements to the building which is another important step in the Council’s continuing commitment to improving its library service.”

It's free to join the library. Just bring along one item of ID to sign up (under 16s can use their parent or carer's ID). For further information, please visit www.cardiff.gov.uk/libraries