The Sharjah Library was established to develop a level of interest in education and knowledge among the society. It was also created to uphold the cultural system by providing information streams and unique services, to augment awareness of world events among the local population.

Sharjah Library boasts a huge collection of information sources: books, references, letters, scientific journals, audio-visual aids  that benefit researchers. Library members can also access electronic data through an online portal to lend books.