Past Events

Qatar National Library is pleased to invite you to participate in the "Write to Inspire: Books and Authors" program, which this year focuses on highlighting Qatari publishing houses. The aim is to showcase local publishing experiences and introduce writers and those interested in the publishing sector to the mechanisms of publishing and distribution within Qatar. 

Join Qatar National Library and Taylor & Francis for an interactive workshop designed to empower researchers at all career stages with essential publishing knowledge and visibility strategies.

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? We have launched a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

To plant a seed and grow a love of reading in your child, encourage them to join the Najem Es’hail Book Club in English this September. We will have one session per week for three weeks. The sessions are both educational and fun for children and we encourage your child to attend all three sessions to reap the maximum benefits.

In this talk, Dr. Rana Dajani will share her inspiring journey as a scientist, mother, educator, social innovator and activist. Through personal stories and cultural wisdom, she will guide the audience in reimagining success, embracing change and creating a better world for humanity and Earth. The session aims to empower young learners, provide role models for female change-makers from the Global South, and foster a mindset of resilience. 

Join us for a delightful Storytime hosted by the children's storyteller Rehab Salha! Enjoy enchanting stories brought to life with a captivating puppet show demonstration. 

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? We have launched a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

This workshop will introduce the basic strategies for job searches on LinkedIn, with some additional tips and tricks on how to improve your profile on this platform.

Are you interested in learning the Arabic language? We invite you to this workshop organized by the Library in collaboration with the Translation and Interpreting Institute at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. The program is aimed at non-native speakers. Through a series of intensive classes, you will acquire essential Arabic language competence.

For the first time, we are offering Arabic sign language training. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the beauty of Arabic and Qatari sign language through a program that combines hands-on practice with essential concepts of sign language and inclusion.