Cathays Library The west wing of the building was reopened, having previously been closed following an arson attack. The library had 15 public computers and a small meeting room for up to 10 people. The building has public toilets which had been restored. The library also holds Cardiff's heritage and local studies collection. The library is closed on Fridays and Sundays. Cathays Library Cathays Library is a Grade II* listed library building in Cathays, Cardiff, Wales. It is one of the 2,500 Carnegie libraries, financed by the American businessman Andrew Carnegie. The library is situated on the northern edge of Cathays at
Fairwater, Double Bay the continuation of the historical use of the house with principal and staff quarters. Of high integrity as a large family residence which at its core is John Horbury Hunt's simple, but avant-garde design, embellished by the Manson and Pickering alterations. Land title is in one lot, and closely approximates original leasehold title issued in 1863, with additions made in 1924 and 1936. Land title is inclusive of Seven Shillings Beach. Listing should exclude swimming pool and associated reinforced concrete wall. As at 8 June 2006, "Fairwater", is a large domestic residence constructed in 1882 with additions made in and