Past Events

Ready to put your chess skills to the test? The Chess for All community, together with the Qatar Chess Association, is organizing the Beginners Chess Competition at Qatar National Library. 

This year's International Open Access Week, held from 19 to 25 October 2026, takes place under the theme “The Cost of Knowledge.”  

Qatar National Library, in collaboration with Alaraby Television Network, is pleased to invite you to a screening of Qatar 2022: The World Cup of Dreams and Legacy, a sports documentary that recounts the story of Qatar’s journey to hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The film traces that journey from the country's successful bid in 2010 through 12 years of planning, preparation, and key milestones leading up to the tournament.

Are you looking for a space to share your passion for thread art? Join Creative Threads, a weekly gathering organized by a group of enthusiasts and held every Thursday morning.

Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for an open meetup, welcoming anyone who wants to learn, practice, or exchange languages. Connect with native speakers and fellow learners, improve your skills, and build confidence in a friendly, multicultural space.

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.

Murshidi Week — My Next Step is a four-day career and skills development program for high school students, designed to help them prepare for their next academic and professional steps. Each day features two interactive sessions focused on practical skills, including career readiness, problem-solving, digital and AI literacy, time management, communication, public speaking, research, and critical thinking.

Are you a parent or caregiver of a person with a disability (PWD) looking for a supportive space to connect with others? Join this monthly meet-up, held on the last Tuesday of every month, where parents and caregivers can share experiences, exchange resources, and build meaningful connections in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Unleash your creativity and join us for an exciting session of craft-making and art creation!

Join us for a lecture by Dr. Giancarlo Casale, Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History at the European University Institute, exploring the remarkable Mappa Mundi of Hajji Ahmed.  By many measures, this map is an extraordinary work in the history of cartography.