Past Events

Eid Storytime
In English
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Come celebrate Eid with us! We have a super-fun story lined up called "Nabeel's New Pants." It's a really cool story about preparing new Eid clothes. After the story, we'll do an entertaining activity related to Eid and new clothes. It'll be loads of fun for the kids, and we're super excited for it. See you there!
Young Adults' Virtual Summer Camp
In Arabic and English
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The Library is excited to host its second Young Adults' Virtual Summer Camp, offering many exciting activities. What are you waiting for? Register now!
Young Adults' Virtual Summer Camp: Make Your Own Bag Using an Old T-shirt
In Arabic
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You do not need a needle or a thread to make a unique bag. Please have an old t-shirt and scissors ready and join us to make your own bag! 
Chess Club
In 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.
Explore Qatar National Library
In Arabic and English
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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.
Libby: The One-Tap Reading App
In Arabic
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This program will teach you how to use the Libby app, which is the mobile and tablet version of the OverDrive database. In this program, we will present the different features in the Libby app for reading ebooks, audiobooks and magazines. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
Kitchen Science
In English
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Children may be at home, but that shouldn’t stop them from having hands-on fun learning. With Kitchen Science, we’ll use everyday objects from around the house to do cool science experiments. Every month, there will be a different activity highlighting a different science topic. 
Young Adults' Virtual Summer Camp: The Art of Storytelling
In Arabic
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The art of storytelling is a well-known tradition dating to ancient times, and many of the stories that we know and love to hear have reached us through oral transmission. In this workshop, you will learn the skills of telling interesting stories in front of an audience, in addition to the most important vocal and physical skills in order to keep your audience's attention and focus on you. 
Online Storytime for Children
In Arabic
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Join us for Online Storytime for Children every week. We will read stories and make up our own together. 
Boost Your Attention
In English
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"Energy flows where attention goes." In a world full of distractions, it is more important than ever before to master the skill of maintaining attention and being focused. During this workshop, we will discuss what helps us to be more attentive and productive and try out techniques to boost attention.