It is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), and is one of the major public libraries in Hong Kong.

The building was designed by the Architectural Office (a branch of Public Works Services of the Hong Kong Government since evolved into the Architectural Services Department) with significant contributions by staff architect Pau Shiu-hung.

[4] It was originally run under the auspices of the Urban Council Public Libraries before that entity was dissolved into the newly formed LCSD.

[5] In January 2007, the exterior of the library was refreshed when the dark brown walls were repainted white and green.

On 4 May 2007 a 200 square metres (2,200 sq ft) Education Resource Centre opened on the ninth storey providing members of the public and teaching professionals opportunity for continuous learning in education and related fields.