Past Events

We are happy to collaborate with Qatari author Shamma Shahin Al-Kuwari to present a creative writing program. In this workshop, Shamma will talk about the art of writing novels, as well as the importance of time and space in writing. She will also try to answer questions such as: who dominates the characters and decides their roles? Can writing be used for ethical purposes? How can we reach creativity? How are endings written? The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

Each peoples' cuisine reflects its traditions and social and cultural influences, so every country has its own national dishes. Join us for a live cooking demonstration on Instagram by Rasha Isbeetan, who will show you how to bake a strawberry and blackberry cake. Please feel free to browse our cooking ebooks as well. We welcome everyone, including beginners and interested chefs. 

In cooperation with the National Library of Algeria and in its role as the IFLA PAC Preservation and Conservation Center for Arab Countries and the Middle East, the Library invites you to an online lecture highlighting the National Library of Algeria's experience in studying manuscript watermarks, including how they are made, their purpose and their importance in dating manuscripts. The webinar will introduce the tools and techniques used to search for and examine watermarks.

Join this virtual creative writing workshop via Microsoft Teams to have some fun with a range of 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!

One of our young adults' librarians will be live for one hour to answer any question you have related to our resources, services and Library-related matters. This session is open to all middle and high school students and will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

Join us for storytime every Monday in October, when we will read stories and make up our own together. This event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of social science research to help you develop your skills to be able to start your research. The workshop will include an overview of academic writing, content, ethics and methods of research. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the most critical global health catastrophe of the century and became the most challenging event that humanity has faced since World War II. In addition to its impact on the health of people worldwide, this pandemic has had catastrophic consequences for the global economy and affected the operation of businesses and organizations worldwide, including memory and cultural institutions. In this webinar, we will explore the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on libraries and museums, concentrating on the challenges that affected the management, preservation and conservation of their collections. Furthermore, we will highlight the importance of future planning for safeguarding collections by implementing preventive conservation policies and practices.

Join our Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup to share experiences, information and more. Show us what you’re working on every Thursday in October 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.

Join the English Fiction Book Club for a virtual book discussion of Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn. In this psychological thriller, a troubled reporter returns to her hometown to cover a series of murders. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.