Past Events

In this lecture, authors Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Edrissy and Dr. Abdulaziz Alkhellany discuss the published manuscript they both edited, Torfat llnojabaa bedalil almanei  min ard altaun and alwabaa [The Smart Guide on Proofs of Prohibiting Entering Plague-Stricken Land and Avoiding Plague Infection], written by jurist Ahmad Al-Qanony, who died in 1939. The lecture includes an introduction to the author and the rules of quarantine in Islamic Jurisprudence.

Studies have shown that there are many additional benefits to exposure to a second language in early childhood beyond the acquisition of the language itself. Bilingual children have demonstrated increased problem-solving abilities, better working memory and improved capacity for abstract thinking, among other benefits. Join this session to learn more about the different stages of learning a second language. The session will be presented by Eman Al Sahoud, Speech and Language Pathologist at Qatar Foundation's The Learning Center (TLC).

This is an introductory CAD modeling workshop. Participants will learn how to design 3D models using an open-source platform, and each user will create a 3D model. The workshop will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

Are you planning to design a children’s library? Are you a school librarian and looking for a professional session introducing the characteristics of a child's library and some creative ways to activate the library? Join us in this interactive session, which will include many of the main themes about the Children’s Library in terms of environment, resources, activities and more. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

The IFLA Preservation and Conservation regional center at the Library is hosting a webinar on heritage guidelines for COVID-19 in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya, as developed by the organization Heritage for Peace. The heritage guidelines consist of three parts. In Part I, three different heritage sectors and how they were affected by the present pandemic will be discussed: archaeological sites, libraries and archives, and museums. In Part II, country overviews will be presented. As the context of each country differs, their specific societal, political, economic circumstances, health systems and humanitarian aid will be discussed, as well as how they changed the protection of the national heritage. In Part III, information on some basic digital tools and services will be presented. Due to lockdown closures and travel restrictions, one of the few ways left to communicate with people is through the internet and many varied social media applications. The approach is very practical and the guidelines list a wealth of resources.

Are you planning to design a children’s library? Are you a school librarian and looking for a professional session introducing the characteristics of a child's library and some creative ways to activate the library? Join us in this interactive session, which will include many of the main themes about the Children’s Library in terms of environment, resources, activities and more. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

In the second season of the Productive Researcher Series, we will focus on research methodologies. We will bring experts from around the world to discuss on most commonly used research methodologies. In this session, we will discuss content and critical discourse analysis with Dr. Jairo Lugo-Ocando, Northwestern University in Qatar, who will share his expertise on content analysis. 

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 hear 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! The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

Join us for Online Storytime for Children every week. We will read stories and make up our own together. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

Join us to discover main business databases and to learn how to use the Library’s various online resources on business and economics, including ebooks, audiobooks, key business academic e-journals, popular magazines, dissertations, statistics and reports, and other important templates and tools.