Past Events

In these interactive sessions, participants will develop skills in customizing application settings to meet their needs as students and will learn how to build, modify, and update identifiers within applications.

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to "Librarians for Libraries", which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual programs covering a variety of topics.

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 and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

This musical program will showcase some well-known tunes from both Qatar and Morocco, highlighting a mix of rhythms and styles.

Join us for a unique workshop about producing purple dye with Faisal Abdulla Al Naimi, Director of the Department of Archaeology at Qatar Museums. Participants will learn about the types of shells used by ancient humans in Qatar, how to extract the purple dye and how to apply it directly to fabric, transforming it into the maroon color for which Qatar has been known throughout its history and which is now a  color of its flag.Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Qatar's history and cultural heritage!

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to "Librarians for Libraries", which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual programs covering a variety of topics.

We invite you to join us in craft making and art creation in a fun and enjoyable setting. This event is part of the Winter Camp for Children that is hosted by the Library.

How can photography document and preserve cultural heritage?This question will be at the heart of a discussion with two photographers who have been using analogue photography to capture Qatari culture since the 1980s. French photographer Vincent Aitzegagh, whose work forms a major part of QNL’s collection on Qatar’s traditional architecture, and Khalifa Al-Obaidly, one of Qatar’s leading fine art photographers, will share their professional experiences in an open conversation that aims to inspire audiences both in Qatar and beyond. 

Join author Haifa Babiker for a discussion of the story Adam and His Greedy Neighbor, where children will explore the story's theme and draw scenes from it. This event is part of the Winter Camp for Children that is hosted by the Library.

Join us for storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.