Past Events

Visual supports are non-verbal ways for children with autism spectrum disorder to communicate their needs and make sense of the world around them. This online training will introduce you to the different types of visual schedules and the importance of using these schedules, as well as ways to use them effectively at home. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

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.

Take 30 minutes and join us for a brief orientation about the Library's online services for adults. You'll be introduced to our various online services and how you can maximize your online Library experience. The session will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

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.

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.

Getting your children to develop successful habits can be challenging, but we've got you covered! In this series of seminars, you'll learn skills, tips and tricks, and habits to support your children to get to the next level in their academic lives. We will cover things like human psychology, neurolinguistic programming, physiology, smart ways to study, how to construct an essay and how to improve your memory. Seminars will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

Join us for storytime every Monday in September on Microsoft Teams. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Brain Teasers for Adults goes virtual! Join the fun of solving mind-twisting teasers and bring one of your own to show and let us solve together. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

Join the Arabic Book Club for a virtual book discussion. We will discuss The Fun of Reading, by Daniel Pennac. To get a copy of the book, you will need to fill out the Library visit form and mention that you are coming to borrow the Arabic book club book at this link https://registration.qnl.qa/booking-service#no-back. You can pick up your copy at the User Services Desk, and you will need your Library ID to self-checkout the book. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

The Young Adults Creative Writing Circle is an opportunity for young writers of any level of experience to come together, share projects they are working on and get feedback in a supportive environment. You’ll also receive writing prompts in each session. Join the Young Adults Creative Writing Circle and your writing could be featured on our website! This session will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.