About Roath Library
Historic Architecture, Architecture, Interesting Places, Other Buildings And Structures
Roath Library was a Grade II listed library building on Newport Road, Cardiff, on the border of the Roath and Adamsdown districts. In 2014 it closed for repairs and subsequently didn't re-open.
The Roath Branch Library was designed by architects Teather & Wilson and built between 1900 and 1901 on a triangular site bounded by Newport Road, Four Elms Road and Clifton Street. The red brick building with bathstone dressing was extended eastwards in 1936. It was completely refurbished in 1992/3.
In 1997 the library building became Grade II listed, as a good example of its type. It also forms a valuable group with the nearby church buildings on the street.