 The National Library of Bhutan was first established in 1967 under the patronage of HM Queen Ashi Phuntso Choden (1911–2003), with a small collection of precious texts.The library was initially housed within the central tower (utse) of Tashichodzong.Later, due to its growing collection, it had to move to a building in the Changgangkha area of Thimphu.