Past Events

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.  

The calligraphy workshop aims to teach participants the art of calligraphy and decorative manuscript illumination and provide them with opportunities to develop their skills and inspire them to further creativity and artistic expression.This workshop is part of the "Art of the Book Series".

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.

Qatar National Library - the IFLA Regional Center for the Preservation of Documentary Heritage in the Arab Region and the Middle East - invites you to this lecture to learn about the Syrian Design Archive Project.

Marking the 75th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, Qatar National Library has organized a symposium titled "75 Years since the Nakba: Archiving as a Tool to Promote Existence and Identity" in cooperation with the Khazaen Foundation for Community Archives.

The illumination workshop aims to teach participants the art of calligraphy and decorative manuscript illumination and provide them with opportunities to develop their skills and inspire them to further creativity and artistic expression.This workshop is part of the "Art of the Book Series".

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

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.