Brief description
The architect was PJ Thomas of Bridgend. Lord Dunraven donated three quarters of the cost of the site, the remainder was raised through public subscription. The contractor was another local firm: Price and Morgan of Bridgend. Building started in 1906, and was completed in 1907.
Remained a library for 106 years, closing in 2012. During 2013, local organisation Bridgend Arts Ltd approached Bridgend Town Council with a suggestion to use the building to develop an Arts Centre. The building was refurbished in 2015.
Awarded Grade II listing in 1986
Current status: Now known as Carnegie House. (2021)
- Year grant given: 1902
- Amount of grant: £2,000
- Year opened (and by who): 29 August 1907, by John Randall, an agent of the Dunraven estate.
Photo of library in 2020:

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Old photo of library (postcard):
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Web links:
- Entry on the listed buildings register (British)
- Report on the CADW listed buildings register
- History of Carnegie House (arts centre website)