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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.

To plant a seed and grow the 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 book reading and signing session, Dr. Louay Safi, professor of political science and Islamic thought at HBKU, will introduce his book, read a synopsis, and sign the paperback edition of his book: Islam and the Trajectory of Globalization (Routledge, 2023).

CineMoon Ensemble ,a Member of Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents "OLDIES GOLDIES". The Assassignation of Duke of Guise, Saint Saens Tom & Jerry  Fledermause Overture (The Bat Overture), Johann Strauss IISelection of Video Clips from Charlie Chaplin ‘s famous movies: 

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.

Join us for storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.

The Creative Writing Circle for Adults is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and share their work. The group provides inspiration, feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment. So whatever stage you’re at, come along and get writing!

This session promotes cybersecurity awareness and provides practical guidance on protecting sensitive information, recognizing threats, and securing devices and networks. Attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to enhance online security and contribute to building a safer digital community.

Does your child enjoy reading to others? Do they enjoy retelling events in dramatic voices and making expressions with their faces?

In this interactive session, we will explore the essential rules in writing a research proposal. You will learn how to turn a topic into a research question and be introduced to the "golden threads" method of writing a scientific research paper.

Join this session for an overview of the IELTS exam, delivered by a representative of the British Council Qatar.

In this workshop, our librarian will guide you through how to organize your resources using Zotero.

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones.

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 organized by Qatar National Library in cooperation with the Tomouh Initiative, which targets beginner learners of the language.

Join us for storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Join us for the "Mommy to Be" speaker series, featuring a variety of informative sessions led by experts and specialists.For this session, we are pleased to welcome Maha Hommos, a medical nutrition specialist with a focus on the nutritional needs of pregnant women and the management of gestational diabetes.She is the founder of Maha's Clinic and also the creator of the Maha's Clinic website. This platform is dedicated to providing guidance and support for women before, during, and after pregnancy, bringing together experts from fields related to pregnancy and childbirth.Our "Mommy to Be" sessions address essential topics in the realms of motherhood, childhood, and the well-being of both young children and mothers.

In this creativity-filled event, children will use colored sand to produce beautiful, gradient pieces of art. It's a great opportunity for children to explore their creativity in a fun atmosphere

In this workshop we will discuss the concept of academic integrity, its standards and its importance in academic research. In addition, the session will introduce students to plagiarism and provide them with useful techniques on how it can be avoided. 

Are you interested in learning the Arabic language? We invite you to this workshop which will teach Arabic to non-native speakers in a number of intensive classes. The workshop is organized by Qatar National Library in cooperation with the Tomouh Initiative, which targets advancd learners of the language.

This training session will cover the basics of how to use the Google Scholar platform and will focus on how to search for relevant and credible academic sources. The best techniques for recognizing and excluding non-relevant and non-academic search results will also be covered.

Join us for an enchanting evening as Dana Alfardan and Maias Alyamani take you through their musical journey with the following captivating pieces: 

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, mental health experts from Hamad Medical Corporation are facilitating two learning sessions. The sessions are being held as part of the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Program ‘Ma’ak, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation Mental Health Services, the Primary Health Care Corporation, and Hamad International Training Center.

In this workshop, our librarian will guide you through how to organize your resources using Zotero.

In this workshop, we will discuss the knowledge that a researcher needs to write a successful research paper, starting with the required skills, to the technical and ethical aspects.

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones.

Join us for storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Does your child enjoy reading to others? Do they enjoy retelling events in dramatic voices and making expressions with their faces?

This transformative workshop is being held in collaboration with the Mazameen Foundation and the Just Media Foundation.

Join us for a thought-provoking evening as we explore the nuances of 21st-century media discourse in collaboration with the Mazameen Foundation and Just Media Foundation.

QNL is hosting a three-day intensive masterclass on historical nonfiction. The idea is to offer tools and techniques for amateur and young writers to change their outlook on historical nonfiction using the archives of Qatar National Library, Qatar Museums and other international sources to write about the Gulf region.

Nowadays, in a data-driven world, having basic knowledge and skills about data is an important path to success. Join this session to learn more about how to understand, analyze, communicate, and use data effectively and meaningfully for better decision-making.

Join us for storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Finding it daunting to organize and get started with a literature review? This workshop will present some ways to tackle the writing, and the basic concepts and structure of a literature review. It will also cover some of the writing resources and services available to support you as you write beyond the program. The workshop will be led by Dr. Juliet Lovering, a writing instructor at the HBKU's AWARE Writing Centre. 

Arabic Novels to Bridge Cultures comes following the proclamation by UNESCO in 2021 of a World Novel Week (during week communcing 13 October), which aims at raising awareness of the contribution of the novel as a cultural expression and as a way of fostering multiculturalism and mutual understanding.

Arabic Novels to Bridge Cultures comes following the proclamation by UNESCO in 2021 of a World Novel Week (during week commencing 13 October), which aims at raising awareness of the contribution of the novel, as a cultural expression and as a way of fostering multiculturalism and mutual understanding.

Qatar National Library is organizing a webinar about the importance of open repositories in the Middle East and North Africa.

Join us for storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Let's add another dimension to art!

Thinking of writing that novel? Join the challenge to pen 50,000 words by the end of November!

In celebration of the Qatar- Indonesia Year of Culture 2023, We're organizing an exhibition that showcases the Qatar National Library’s collection and those of prestigious Indonesian and local cultural institutions.

Join our first seminar, of the 'Ancient Egypt Rediscovered' series, which dives deep into the vast world of Egyptology and the mark left by the monumental publication of the Description de l'Egypte.