Past Events

In this lecture, Mahmoud Zaki, the Library's Manuscript Librarian, will discuss the textual structure of the Arabic manuscript, especially the marginal notes and texts (alternative to the work's main text and work). These include colophons, notes of ownership, reading and transmission of text, based on examples drawn from the collection and beyond.

This workshop, presented by SDGeneration Network and Greener Future, will introduce the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how we can achieve them, as well as discussing the impact that Covid-19 has had on the SDGs. We'll also discuss how our daily habits can help us excel in achieving these goals, especially in these unprecedented times. The workshop will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

The current pandemic has been a catalyst for change in library services around the world. Join librarians from Qatar, the Arab region, Europe, Southeast Asia and the US as they share their experience with providing services during the pandemic, as well their perspectives on the future of library services.

Need some help with your math or science homework? Log on and let us walk you through it! The support will be provided online via Microsoft Teams. 

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

Individuals' lifetimes are limited, but we can live the experiences of many others by reading their books. Join us on a live broadcast via Instagram (@QNL_engage) with Dr. Ahmed Al-Ferjabi, who will tell us how we can live much longer than the years of our lives through useful reading.

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 create a special dish of eggplant fatteh. We welcome everyone, including beginners and interested chefs. 

Are you a breastfeeding mother who is looking for support or an expecting mother who wishes to learn more about breastfeeding? You are invited to join us in these monthly sessions provided by certified breastfeeding specialists from the Young Mothers Group and Mother in Making. These events will be held 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. Join us on Chess.com to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.

Join us in this interactive webinar, titled "Preventive Measures to Preserve Arabic Manuscripts: Reality and Prospects," held in collaboration with the National Laboratory for Manuscript and Parchment Preservation and Restoration in Tunisia.