Past Events

Dear guests,

Some of the Library’s events and workshops will continue to be offered online until further notice. About 24 hours before the event, a librarian will send you the link you can use to attend. 

لنتحدث العربية
In Arabic
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Are you interested in learning the basics of the Arabic language? We invite you to this workshop which will teach the basics of Arabic to non-native speakers in a number of intensive classes. The workshop is part of the activities for Arabic Language Week, organized by Qatar National Library in cooperation with the Tomouh Initiative, which targets beginner learners of the language.
استكشف مكتبة قطر الوطنية
In Arabic and English
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We are pleased to invite you to visit and explore Qatar National Library. Our staff are happy to give you a tour highlighting the Library’s services and resources.
لغتنا فخرنا
In Arabic
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Marking the International Day of the Arabic Language, which coincides with Qatar National Day, Dr. Basma Ahmad Sidqi Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language and Literature at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, gives a lecture on the Arabic language as an integral part of our culture, and the practical efforts of Qatar to enhance a sense of belonging to, pride in and preservation of the language.
ورشة الكتابة الإبداعية باللغة العربية
In Arabic
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Join us in this workshop to learn Arabic creative writing skills and how to enrich Arabic texts with content that is attractive to readers. This workshop focuses on techniques for writing short stories, and their impact on readers.
تحدي المعلومات الرياضية
In Arabic
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Qatar National Library, in collaboration with Little Thinking Minds, is pleased to announce the Sports Information Challenge. The competition will involve children reading some short essays and then answering corresponding questions.
ورش رسم للأطفال والبالغين
In Arabic and English
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In the framework of the exhibition about the Algerian artist Baya Mahieddine (1931-1988), Qatar National Library, in partnership with Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, is organizing several painting workshops for adults and children.
وقت الحكاية القطرية
In Arabic
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Qatar National Library is organizing Qatari Story Time, allowing children and families of all nationalities to listen to the most beautiful Qatari stories and learn about Qatari identity and culture.
وقت الحكاية القطرية
In Arabic
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Qatar National Library is organizing Qatari Story Time, allowing children and families to listen to the most beautiful Qatari stories and learn about Qatari identity and culture.
ألعابنا الشعبية
In Arabic and English
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Have you ever played Al-Sabba or Al-Qays before? Celebrate Qatar National Day and join us to learn about and play a selection of fun-filled, traditional Qatari games. 
التداول غير المشروع وإضفاء الصيغة الشرعية على الممتلكات الثقافية الوطنية المهربة من دول الشرق في أسواق الفنون
In Arabic
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An online symposium on the theme of the “Illicit Circulation and Laundering of National and Oriental Cultural Goods in the World of Art,” will be held on 8 December, under the aegis of HeRMA laboratory from the University of Poitiers, in partnership with Qatar National Library and L'association Terres d'Orient [The Lands of the Orient Association].