The Library falls under the jurisdiction of Birmingham City Council.

It was built at a cost of £16,000 (equivalent to £2,194,100 in 2023)[3] and opened on Wednesday 15 January 1902.

[4] It was built in the Renaissance style of architecture in red brick with stone dressings and mullioned windows.

In 2014 the building was saved from being sold on the open market[5] after local councillors made a plea for it to be offered for community use first.

The large building currently houses a social/cultural centre in which events or daily lessons are held; however in more recent years a neighbourhood office that was once situated within the building has closed.