Hindustani Library (Metiabruz), Kolkata, was established on 1 February 1939. Located in the historic locality of Metiabruz, the library has played a significant role for decades in promoting the Urdu language and literature while preserving its intellectual and cultural heritage. Metiabruz itself has long been recognized as an important center of Urdu's literary, cultural, and historical traditions, giving the library a distinguished place in the world of Urdu scholarship.

The library houses a valuable collection of more than 25,000 Urdu books, along with important Hindi publications, rare printed works, old journals, literary manuscripts, and research materials. This rich collection serves as an important resource for students, scholars, researchers, and lovers of literature. In addition to its library services, the institution regularly organizes literary gatherings, seminars, commemorative events, and cultural programmes, contributing significantly to the promotion of Urdu literature and intellectual life.

A selected portion of this invaluable collection is now available through the Rekhta Digital Library, enabling readers, students, and researchers around the world to access this rare literary and scholarly heritage online.