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.
In 1967, the National Library of Bhutan was formally established under the patronage of HM Queen Ashi Phuntso Choden (1911–2003), marking the beginning of its collection with a selection of precious and rare literary materials.