Past Events

The Cultural Salon is a platform that promotes dialogue and communication with subject-matter experts, with the aim of creating a positive atmosphere that enriches culture and raises public awareness through a series of periodic events, organized in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University.

Bring your little ones to the Children's Library for a fun-filled morning of reading, music, movement and activities together.

Rachel Carson was one of the most noted environmentalists of the 20th century. Her book, Silent Spring, started the modern environmental revolution in the United States and elsewhere. Her work influenced a new generation of environmentalists, biologists, and thinkers across the world.

CoRT Thinking, developed by Edward De Bono, is one of the most important thinking strategies and is used to expand awareness and solve problems in a creative way.

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a wonderful way to improve focus and flex those creative muscles and, most importantly, kids have fun playing the game.

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the Library's Assistive Technology Center will provide a tour to present accessibility features and services, assistive technology devices, and online resources that allow all our patrons to make full use of all that the Library has to offer. 

Join us in this training session to learn about the Library's resources and what is available to Library members. We will highlight a wide range of different collections and resources and show you how to use them.

Sensory stories are a great way to support children, especially those with special needs. Join us for this specially designed multisensory story program for children with an autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, or developmental disability. Kids will enjoy sensory storytelling and other multi-sensory activities.

We invite you to join us in craft making and art creation in a fun and enjoyable setting.

Do you know one in four people in the world deals with some form of mental health problem? Join us as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by collaborating with Hamad Medical Corporation’s Mental Health Service to host a special event for anyone interested in learning more about mental health and wellbeing. We will have short presentations, breakout sessions and lots of opportunities for you to speak to and interact with mental health experts from different disciplines, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, pharmacists and others. If you are an adult or adolescent with a specific question relating to mental health and wellbeing, or you simply want to learn more about these topics and where to seek professional help if needed, come to Qatar National Library and meet the experts in a friendly and open atmosphere.