Doha, Qatar, 22 August 2015: Qatar National Library (QNL), member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is organising an open event for children aged 4 to 11 years and their families to mark the beginning of the academic year.
The ‘Back to School’ event will take place on Thursday 27 August at the Education City Clubhouse from 4pm to 6pm, and will include many activities designed to develop the children’s abilities and unleash their creativity through storytelling, arts, crafts, and much more.
QNL is inviting all families in Qatar to participate in this event, which is part of Qatar Foundation’s mission to foster an engaged, progressive society. “By sharing valuable information and cultivating creativity, QNL continues to support Qatar Foundation’s commitment to unlock human potential for future generations,” said Gihan Mohsen Baraka, Head of Library Relations and Communications at QNL. “It does this by providing access to a wealth of resources through its exceptional selection of online databases, regular training programmes, and social engagement initiatives.”
“The aim of this ‘Back to School’ event is to bring together the children of Qatar and give them an opportunity to develop their creative abilities and skills with their families,” said Carol Mitchell, Head of Children’s Services at QNL. “They will get to learn new arts and crafts, including creating their own personalised pencil cases, and listen to exciting stories and songs. We believe education should be fun and that is what this event is about.”
This is QNL’s first ‘Back to School’ event and one of many other social events taking place at Education City that QNL organises and participates in year-round to spread knowledge, nurture imagination, cultivate creativity, and preserve the nation’s heritage for the future.
In addition to organising and partnering in local community events, QNL also participates in regional initiatives, programmes, and international exhibitions and conferences. The local community events include monthly book discussion events, online databases trainings, lectures, and children’s events.
QNL recognises that children are the leaders of the future. They need to be equipped with the necessary resources, knowledge, and skills to preserve the nation’s heritage, while driving their community into the future. Therefore, QNL provides access to a wealth of digital resources for young people through its children and teen collections. Free access is available by registering at www.qnl.qa. To access the complete online children’s resources, log onto http://www.qnl.qa/find-answers/online-resources
