A public library seeking to be a cultural and civilized front for the Sultanate of Oman; as well as, it aims to promote culture and informational knowledge to the society. Further, the library provides an enabling environment for students and researchers. It was inaugurated as part of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque opening on 4th May 2001 under the kind auspices of the late Sultan His Royal Majesty Qaboos bin Said- May he rest in peace.