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
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Join us for Storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In January, we will read stories on the theme of light and make up our own together.
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 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.
In Arabic
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Join us in this personal skills workshop as Ismail Bakr helps you realize your dreams and discover the secrets of success in your daily life.
In English
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This course will teach basic photography skills, including parts of the camera and how to adjust its settings. Participants should attend all four sessions. Please bring your own camera.
In Arabic and English
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Learn about robotics by helping your child build a robot! In this hands-on workshop, participants will use a drag-and-drop learning approach to build a robot. No prior knowledge of coding is necessary. The workshop is designed for parents and their children to support family learning. This session is designed in collaboration with the London Academy STEM Education Center.
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.
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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Nature invented the first pinhole camera, and in this presention, we'll explore how light and shadow play on the ground and on walls to reveal images of the Sun and measure the passing of time. Based on these richly illustrated observations, we will propose a project to reveal live images of the sun on a selected wall in Doha, set near reflective and universal sundials.
In English
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Many composers have depicted light in their works, but few have done it with such overwhelming effect as Richard Strauss in his tone poem "An Alpine Symphony." Composed in 1915, the work follows the climb of an Alpine mountain from daybreak to nightfall.