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. 

Postgraduate Peer Support Network
In English
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Struggling to think of a dissertation topic? Hitting a dead end with your research methodology? Emotionally and mentally drained because you can’t find the information you need for your research?Postgraduate work is tough, but with a little help from your fellow PhD students, you can survive it. Our informal postgraduate peer support network (P2SN) for aspiring and current postgraduate students is an opportunity to exchange information and knowledge, share expertise, and provide each other intellectual and emotional support.
Young Adults Film Club
In Arabic and English
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Join our film Club and Lean how to watch films from a filmmaker’s prospective.
Start Your Year with Bullet Journaling
In Arabic
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What is BUJO and why are people doing it? Learn the basics of BUJO, or Bullet Journaling, and find out how you can use BUJO to plan your time, track your habits and accomplish your goals.
Philharmonic at the Library: Fauré & Debussy String Quartets
In Arabic and English
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Claude Debussy and Gabriel Fauré were two of the most influential French composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this month's Philharmonic at the Library, we will hear a selection of their string quartets.
Made By Me For My New Baby
In Arabic and English
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Make clothes for your new baby with expert Ghaya Salah in this workshop organized by the Library for mothers.
Chess Club
In Arabic and 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!
Be Conscious: Your Personal Signature
In Arabic
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Your signature is extremely important. By signing official documents, you are accepting the legal responsibilities that follow. Therefore, it is critical that you know the rights and obligations related to your signature.  
“De Mentor” Book Reading with Author Tessa Kollen
Dutch
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The Library is pleased to invite you to an evening with Dutch author Tessa Kollen. She will read from her latest novel De Mentor (“The Counselor”) and be available for a Q & A session afterward. The book is a murder mystery set at an international school and highlights several aspects of expat life. This event is organized in collaboration with the Dutch Speaking Association in Doha.