Past Events

Storytime for Toddlers
In Arabic
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Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing, and enjoying activities with your little ones. Join us to nurture their love of stories and create cherished memories together!
Explore the Innovation Stations: Digital Content Creation
In English
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Turn your ideas into engaging digital content in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to design eye-catching visuals with Canva, edit short-form videos with CapCut, and explore the basics of professional editing with DaVinci Resolve. 
The Murshidi Program: Academic & Career Mentoring
In Arabic and English
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Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Qatar National Library is excited to launch a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City, its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.
Sayahdeen: The People of the Ditch
In Arabic
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We invite you to join Sayahdeen, a series of Islamic programs designed to build a sound and balanced understanding of Islam. 
Meet-Up: Chess for All
In Arabic and English
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Did you know that chess improves memory, problem-solving skills, and concentration? It's a fun and engaging way to sharpen your focus, think strategically and spark creativity. Join us for a weekly, informal chess gathering at the Library, open to all ages and skill levels! 
Meet-Up: Creative Threads
In Arabic and English
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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.
Historic Libraries in the Islamic World: Beacons of Knowledge and Pathways of Transmission
In Arabic and English
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This symposium focuses on historic libraries as key spaces for the production and transmission of knowledge in Islamic societies during the medieval and early modern periods. It seeks to shed light on the mechanisms through which library collections were formed and expanded, as well as the ways written culture circulated and books were used within these institutions.
Librarians for Libraries: From Data to Decisions – A Practical Introduction to Power BI
In Arabic
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Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to the Librarians for Libraries program, which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual sessions covering a variety of topics.
LiteracyEssentials@QNL Series: Your Privacy First – Essentials of Personal Data Protection
In English
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Join us for this workshop, presented in collaboration with the Qatar National Cyber Security Agency, which aims to raise participants’ awareness of the importance of protecting their personal data in the digital world and highlight potential risks to their privacy.
Meet-Up: Creative Writing Circle
In English
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Whether you're just beginning your writing journey or have years of experience, join our Writing Circle for an opportunity to connect with fellow writers in a welcoming and supportive environment.