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.
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!
In Arabic and English
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Online research tools can save you time, expand your reach and provide you with valuable information. Join us for an express guide to three of the most popular research resources: Dropbox, Survey Monkey and Google Docs.
In English
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In this month's English Fiction Book Club, we will discuss In the Woods, by Tana French. The mystery is told through the eyes of an Irish detective attempting to solve a murder while coping with a traumatic experience from his own past.
In Arabic
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In the past, we were able to the stars with the naked eye, as the sky was clear. Nowadays, the sky is not clear anymore due to excessive light obscuring its natural beauty. Join us to learn about the phenomenon of light pollution of the sky and the implications of the use of artificial light and the deprivation of the view of the starry sky that our ancestors enjoyed.
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.
In Arabic
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Public speaking is an important skill, but it can also be very intimidating. This workshop will help you face your audience with confidence and teach you to become a successful presenter.
In English
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Are you a health professional and conducting a research on health sciences? Join our workshop by the clinical librarian, Abdul Kareem Pullattayil to learn the skills of systematic literature searching and discover the Library's rich print and online collections that you may find relevant to your topic or interest area.
In English
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Korean beauty products are highly influential in the global beauty market. Min-Kyung, entrepreneur and founder of Pida Beauty, will tell us what makes Korean beauty different and why its products are so popular.
In English
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Alice is a 3D programming platform that supports the creation of video games and animations. It allows you to create fantasy worlds on your computer while learning programming concepts at the same time.