Qatar National Library (QNL) is welcoming the summer with a dynamic schedule of public events this June, offering opportunities for historical exploration, creative expression and career development.
Opening the month on 1 June, the Library will host a two-day workshop titled “Consulting British Historical Sources on Arab Gulf History: Focus on Post-Independence Records, 1968–1994.” Led by historian Anita Burdett, the session will provide participants with practical guidance on accessing, organizing and preserving historical collections. The workshop will emphasize oral history best practices through interactive exercises and case studies, offering valuable insights for researchers and heritage professionals.
For younger audiences, the Library is holding its popular Storytime for Toddlers and Storytime for Children series. On 1 and 29 June, children aged 4 years and younger will have the opportunity to read, play and have fun with a variety of activities. Meanwhile, children aged seven to 14 can look forward to storytelling sessions on 2, 16 and 30 June, all designed to foster a love of reading.
Creative expression also takes center stage with the “Make with Me” workshops on 3 and 17 June. These fun-filled, hands-on sessions of craft-making and art creation are designed to unleash children’s creativity.
Young adults looking to kickstart their professional journeys can take advantage of the Career Launchpad series that kicks off on 4 June with a workshop introducing the basic strategies for job searches on LinkedIn. The series, designed to equip participants with essential skills for advancing their careers, continues on 28 June with a session on writing CVs and cover letters. This session will feature one-to-one support from the Library, which offers individualized feedback as well as books and resources to support participants at all stages of the application process. The series will hold its final session of the month on 30 June with a workshop designed to help participants explore their career options with vault.com. The platform provides comprehensive career resources, including company reviews and employer rankings, to help individuals make informed decisions about their professional journey.
Finally, QNL will host a special lecture on 18 June that delves into European scientific expeditions to the Arab world in the 18th and 19th centuries. The talk will spotlight the writings and desert plant collection of British traveler Richard Pococke, offering fascinating perspectives into the Middle East at that time.
All events at Qatar National Library are free, but prior registration is encouraged. For full details and to register, visit www.qnl.qa/ar/events or download the Library’s app via the App Store or Google Play.
