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. 

Six Thinking Hats
In Arabic
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Six Thinking Hats is a program for group discussion and individual thinking designed to guide the thinking process toward a distinct goal. Come learn the importance of each hat and its characteristics. 
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 important, kids have fun playing. Come to the Chess Club to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.
Brilliant Women, Resplendent Women
In Arabic
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#Women is a circle where women can discuss the latest topics related to women in society. Join us to exchange experiences, explore our collection on successful women and learn how they balance their work, family and personal goals. 
Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle
In Arabic and English
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Join this casual gathering of knitters and crocheters every Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM to work on projects and share skills in a friendly atmosphere. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies and projects or borrow the Library’s needles and yarn. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners who are interested in learning. Be sure to check out our collection of books on knitting and crochet while you’re here!
نادي الروايات باللغة الإنجليزية
In English
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In this month's English Fiction Book Club, we'll discuss This is Where I Leave You, by Jonathan Tropper. The funny, emotionally raw novel follows four siblings forced to reluctantly get to know each other—again—following their father's death. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.* The English Fiction Book Club meets the last Wednesday of every month.Date: 26 February 2020Time: 5:00
The Indian Navy and the Mapping of the Gulf, 1612 – 1947: Talk & Exhibition Tour
In Arabic and English
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This lecture by the Library's Director of Historical Research, Dr. James Onley, will explore the history of the Indian Navy's involvement in the Gulf since 1612 and its role in the mapping of the shores of Eastern Arabia during the 1760s – 1860s. The talk will be followed by a guided tour of the "Qatar India & the Gulf" exhibition at the Library. For more about the exhibition, click here.
Homework Club
In English
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Need a place to study? How about some help with your homework or assignments? The Library is the place to be! We will have volunteers ready to support you with your academic needs in math, science and English.
Storytime at the Library
In Arabic
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Join us for Storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In February, we will read stories on the theme of the environment and make up our own together.
Toddlers Storytime
In English
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Bring your little ones to the Children's Library for a fun-filled morning of reading, music, movement and activities together.
Become a Screenwriter with Dr. Majd Khalid
In Arabic
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Do you have the interest, talent and passion for creative writing? Would you like to enter the world of cinema— the "seventh art"—and write a screenplay? We are excited to host Qatari writer Dr. Majd Khalid, a PhD in creative writing, for a second lecture about her book Your Way to Control a World of Your Invention: I Will Make You a Screenwriter.