Past Events

Join us for this interactive online session and explore a curated collection of digital resources designed to support dyslexic readers. Participants will learn practical strategies and tips to enhance reading and learning experiences, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities. 

Join us for the second session in The Sira of Prophet Mohammed series, exploring the Prophet’s preaching of Islam in Mecca, his steadfast perseverance, and the migration. The session is part of the “Sayahdeen” program, a series of Islamic sessions designed to nurture a sound and balanced understanding of Islam.

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a fun and engaging way to improve focus, think strategically and spark creativity. Join us for a weekly, informal chess gathering at the Library open to all ages and skill levels!

This event highlights how the Science family of journals—Science, Science Translational Medicine, Science Immunology, Science Robotics, and Science Signaling—deliver high-impact, peer-reviewed research across disciplines. The session will also examine how these trusted resources support collection development, research visibility, and institutional impact, along with a brief overview of how researchers can successfully submit and publish their work.

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to attend this online session on cataloging and documenting architectural heritage and historical sites.

As part of the “Gulf History Lecture Series” this lecture sheds light on the role of caravan merchants in the Arabian Peninsula, with particular focus on the ʿUqaylāt groups. It examines their patterns of movement, their commercial networks, and their contributions to connecting Najd with the Ottoman world and the wider regional sphere.

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 gain confidence in a friendly, multicultural space.

Join us for an interactive cultural exchange session that brings people from diverse backgrounds together in an open, engaging space to explore and discuss culture. Participants are invited to bring cultural objects and share traditions, customs, everyday practices, language, celebrations, and personal experiences that reflect their backgrounds.

Calling all children aged 7 to 10! Join us for an enchanting storytime experience, where captivating tales and delightful stories come to life. Let’s embark on an unforgettable journey of imagination and wonder together!

Qatar National Library, in its role as the IFLA Regional Centre for Preservation and Conservation for Arab Countries and the Middle East, in collaboration with the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence (ECoE) in Cyprus, is pleased to organize a webinar on the Nicosia Convention 2017.