Past Events
Dear guests,
Some of the Library’s events and workshops will continue to be offered online until further notice. About 24 hours before the event, a librarian will send you the link you can use to attend.
In English
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Join this creative writing workshop to have some fun with writing tasks and prompts. You’ll get support as you write and the chance to meet other writers. Whatever your experience, come along and get writing! The workshop will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
In Arabic
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Psychologists divide children’s literacy into many stages, and in celebration of UNESCO International Literacy Day, we will be conducting a lecture for interested parents and educators explaining these different stages. In this session, you will also be provided with simple steps to help your children in choosing the perfect book! The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
In English
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Productive Researcher is a new online series from the Postgraduate Peer Support Network Program (P2SN) aimed at encouraging researchers in Qatar to be intellectually productive through peer learning with leading academics around the world. In this series, we will learn and interact with these academics about their habits, procedures and thinking processes that make them the leaders in their field. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
In English
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Presented by the Doha Environmental Actions Project (DEAP), this session will allow participants to learn about local marine life and how it is affected by plastic pollution in Qatar. Participants will learn simple things they can do to help fix the problem. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
In Arabic
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Join us for storytime every Monday on Microsoft Teams. We will read stories and make up our own together. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
In Arabic and English
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Join our Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup to share experiences, information and more. Show us what you’re working on every Thursday in September from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Everyone is welcome, including beginners and those who want to learn. Grab your yarn and needles and let’s chat! The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
In English
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Having trouble with your math or science homework? We are happy to continue to help you! The support will be provided online via Microsoft Teams.
In Arabic and English
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Did you know that chess improves memory, problem-solving and IQ? It's also a wonderful way to improve focus, flex those creativity muscles, and most importantly, kids have fun playing. Join us on Chess.com to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.
In Arabic
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To celebrate International Youth Day, in cooperation with the Qatar Authors Forum, we will broadcast a set of weekly pre-recorded videos in which our librarians will recommend selected books by creative Qatari and international authors. A video will be posted every week for four weeks, starting 12 August. The broadcast will be via IGTV on our account Instagram account (@qnl_engage) and the YouTube channel of the Qatari Authors Authors Forum
In English
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How big was the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs? When is the next big one coming? What does a comet look like up close? From a meteorite bursting through the roof and striking a woman in 1954 to the fireball that lit up Russian skies and shattered windows in 2013, discover the world of small bodies in our solar system and how destructive they can be when they collide with Earth.