The MISR Public Library (MPL) is considered one of the most important pioneering projects on the Egyptian cultural scene.

The MPL's philosophy is based on the idea that the library is a living reality that interacts with the public, and that it constitutes the foundation for the cultural structure of the society.

MPL aims at encouraging people of all categories and age groups to develop their reading habit, and make use of the cultural and educational materials that are available in the library; as well as developing and updating these materials in order to satisfy the desires and needs of its members. it also aims at providing the tools and means for lifetime self-education.

Modern technological developments have added a new aim to the library objectives, for the purpose of enhancing and developing computer and internet usage skills among the various categories of the society