A place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference, as a room, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed.
It’s a public body organizing and maintaining such an establishment and a collection of manuscripts, publications, and other materials for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference and a collection of any materials for study and enjoyment, as films, musical recordings, or maps and a commercial establishment lending books for a fixed charge; a lending library.

Established in 1975, the college offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, primarily focused on women's education. It is affiliated with B.R.A. Bihar University, and its academic programs include streams in arts, science, and commerce.