Caversham Free Public Library

Caversham Free Public Library is a building established with its foundation stone laid on January 23, 1907, on a site donated by Andrew Carnegie. The architect is possibly F. W. Albury. The library is designed in an irregular style that combines red brick and stone, reminiscent of the sub-Voysey style, and features a tiled roof. It has asymmetrically arranged gables, one of which bears an inscription and the other displays the date. These gables flank an off-center tower that includes pylon corner piers and is topped with ball finials and a small copper domed stair turret. The entrance is located in the tower and is marked by large columns. Above the entrance is an Atlas figure, signed by B. L., which supports a clock. The building has three windows: one with three lights, one with one light, and another with two lights, each separated by pilasters made of alternating stone and brick, adorned with floral caps. Inside, there is a memorial tablet in the marbled lobby, and there is a three-window return to Hemdean Road. The interior has been altered.