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. 

Sustainable Creative Marketing
In Arabic
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Creative marketing is a great way to build a business, program or initiative. If you're looking for the best way to market your product or idea in a professional way, join us for a workshop by the Business Expert and Social Educational Consultant Dr. Eman Al-Failakawi on how you can achieve sustainable creative marketing effectively. This is ideal for owners of small and medium enterprises and organizers of programs and activities.
Keep Calm and Color
In Arabic
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Coloring can be a soothing technique for children and parents alike. Bring your child and enjoy this fun coloring activity together.
Arab Music Workshop with Qatar Music Academy: Introduction to Arab Violin (Kaman)
In English
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Are you interested in exploring the kaman (Arab violin)? The Library is partnering with the Qatar Music Academy (QMA) for a series of workshops on three different Arabic instruments in January and February 2020.
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.
Online Database Training for Middle School and High School Students
In English
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Join us to discover and explore the Library's various online resources for middle school and high school students, including research tools, ebooks, audiobooks and periodicals.
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!
Read, Think, Debate: Read Between the Lines with Qatar Debate
In English
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Many people assume that books contain objective knowledge. Join us for a discussion with Qatar Debate about how you can question and critically analyze different types of texts by understanding their purpose, logic and arguments. You'll learn how to use debate analysis skills to identify logical fallacies and argumentative loopholes within different texts.
الحفاظ على المعرفة في العصر الرقمي
In English
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Britannica, in celebration of its historic 250th anniversary, is giving an annual “gift of knowledge” to select libraries around the world—a snapshot of its encyclopedia given each January to the library, which the library can archive for future scholars who want to trace the evolution of knowledge through the pages of Britannica going back to 1768.
Building Challenge With Cubes
In English
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If you like to build, join us for a fun activity where you can put your creative skills to work as you build imaginative objects using cubes.
Football: Beyond Sports
In Arabic and English
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Football has become larger than a game. It wields considerable political influence, and the power politics of football are visible worldwide. Join us for a talk by Matthias Krug, author of Journeys on a Football Carpet, which traces the history of football in Qatar and the process of bidding for the FIFA World Cup 2022. A panel discussion will follow featuring legendary football manager and World Cup ambassador Bora Milutinovic, Qatar Women's National Team goalkeeper Shaima Abdullah, and Qatari football icon Badr Bilal, who will talk about the role of football in politics and society.