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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.

As an initiative under Qatar National Library, Qatar Reads fosters a love for reading across Qatar. Presented by Qatar Reads, this exhibition celebrates the novel Men in the Sun by Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. Each year, its 'One Book, One Doha' campaign selects a significant Arabic literary work for a community-wide focus. 

We're 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.

Qatar National Library, in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University and the Children's Literature Center, is holding the Reesha Children's Art Exhibition 2024, titled "Artworks Inspired by the Novel Men in the Sun". 

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to its Librarians for Libraries event, which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual programs covering a variety of topics. 

Registration for attendance is open. Register today!

Nowadays, becoming data literate is significant in today's information-driven world. Join us to learn more about the main concepts in data literacy. Participants will be able to understand the importance of data in various contexts, interpret basic data visualizations, recognize common data fallacies and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate data presented in the public domain.

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

An Afternoon with Bassicelli - Karaoke with the QNL Audience

Qatar National Library invites you to join Pen Talk for a meeting dedicated to writing stories in Arabic.

Join us to explore the power of statistical analysis in social research with SPSS. This program covers essential statistical concepts and methods, from basic descriptive statistics to advanced inferential techniques. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises and work with real-world examples, enhancing their ability to analyze and interpret social data effectively. Enhance your social research skills and make informed decisions by mastering statistical techniques with us.

In this interactive session, we will explore the essential rules in writing a research proposal. Participants 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.  The workshop will be led by Dr. Majda Sebah, assistant professor of chemistry at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar.

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

In an era where trust in science and information is more crucial than ever, reproducibility and replicability are the backbone of credible research. But what happens when studies can’t be reproduced, and how does this fuel the growing wave of misinformation and disinformation?

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to their event, Librarians for Libraries, which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual programs covering a variety of topics.

Qatar National Library houses one of the most important collections of travel books produced by Western travelers to the Middle East and North Africa. These offer a unique perspective on the region and the fascinating accounts of Qatar documented by travelers, sailors and explorers across various periods provide valuable insights into the country’s cultural, political, economic, and geographical history. 

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to their Librarians for Libraries events to develop librarianship skills in the MENA regions through virtual programs that cover a variety of topics. 

Join us for the Mommy to Be speaker series, presented by a group of experts and specialists on crucial topics in motherhood, childhood and health.

Held in conjunction with Doha Health Week, coloring can be a soothing mental health technique for children and parents alike.Bring your child and enjoy this fun coloring activity together.

As a part of Doha Healthcare Week, this session will provide more information on how to find, access and use health-related resources that are available at QNL.

We invite children aged 7 to 14 to join us for Storytime. We will listen together to an engaging and delightful narration of the best stories and tales about health, in alignment with Doha Health Week.

Join us for the Our Children Matter series of lectures that focus on topics in the field of childhood, education, and children's health.In this session we host Ghaya Salah, a family counselor for childhood and a certified practitioner for gifted care, who will discuss the most important knowledge and skills necessary for young, gifted children, and how to identify and support them through activities that promote early childhood development. She will also review models from her book, Guide to Developing Skills for Gifted Children.

On this study day, we will provide an in-depth exploration of the historical development of ancient Moroccan libraries, tracing their founding and evolution to their current state. These libraries have experienced periods of flourishing and openness to external influences, which contributed to the development of scholars, elites, and societies. However, they have also faced challenges, crises, and disasters that led to a loss of prestige and vitality, often due to human actions.