Past Events

Thinking is a mental process that is important in developing the capabilities of the individual and society. Join this workshop to learn more about the characteristics of the creative and critical thinking processes.

The Library, as the IFLA Preservation and Conservation Regional Center for Arab Countries and the Middle East, is organizing a four-day training course in the archives management in cultural institutions. The course includes the theoretical framework for managing inactive and permanent  archival collections (public and private), with examples and practical applications (the course will not deal with active records).

This panel discussion is presented as part of the Library's celebration of Qatar National Day. In this panel discussion, we will look at  Qatari youth initiatives in the area of environmental sustainability, one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

This talk will address the broader mental health issues in various communities and how the pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis. During the pandemic, many countries have established mental health divisions to support and cater to the needs of people. The Ministry of Public Health and Hamad Hospital set up Mental Health Infrastructure, which received nearly 36,000 calls and plans to expand further. The case is worse in conflict-ridden countries, where children and young adults were severely affected. We will also discuss the broader implications of the pandemic and post-pandemic world on mental health and how we need to address this growing crisis.

Are you a writer or an aspiring writer? Join our virtual creative writing workshops in November. Get support as you write on a range of writing prompts. Each week will feature experienced writers who will share their journeys. Whatever stage you're at, come along, and get writing!

Are you a new Library member or just haven’t visited us in a while? Join us for an introductory session about Library membership. You’ll learn about your benefits and responsibilities as a member, get information about our borrowing policies and how to use our self-borrowing stations, and learn how to find books and other resources in our collections. Sign up and start getting the most out of your membership! 

Join us for Online Storytime for Children. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Around the world, sharing food has a symbolic meaning of deep connection. Chef William Dissen will provide a masterclass demonstration of American desserts fused with traditional Qatari sweets. Register to connect with others during this sweet fusion of cultures. William Dissen is a US-based chef who promotes sustainable cooking and is considered the pioneer of the farm-to-table movement. His restaurant in North Carolina was voted Best Classic Restaurant in America by a contemporary magazine for dining and cooking.

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.

Are you curious to know what keeps your peers busy during this pandemic? Do you have stories or books that you would like to share? Are you looking for new friends? Join us in this interactive session to share some of your experiences in coping with the pandemic!