Sadar Muslim Library, Nagpur was established in 1922 through the collective efforts of scholars, educationists, and lovers of Urdu literature in the city. Located in one of Nagpur's important educational and cultural localities, the library has served for over a century as a vibrant centre for Urdu language, literature, reading, and intellectual activities. Over the years, it has evolved into an active literary, social, and cultural institution, welcoming students, researchers, and readers from all communities.

The library houses a valuable collection of books on literature, history, religion, social sciences, culture, and other disciplines, making it an important resource for scholars and readers alike. It regularly organizes mushairas, literary gatherings, thematic poetry sessions, seminars, memorial lectures, and critical discussions, playing a significant role in fostering a vibrant literary culture in Nagpur and its surrounding region. These activities have encouraged emerging writers while also preserving and highlighting the contributions of the city's distinguished literary figures.

Throughout its century-long journey, Sadar Muslim Library has made significant contributions to the promotion of Urdu language and literature, the preservation of literary heritage, and the cultivation of reading habits among younger generations. A selected portion of its valuable collection is now available through the Rekhta Digital Library, enabling readers, students, and researchers around the world to access this rich literary heritage online.