Past Events

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 Khaled Al-Ziara, a PhD in creative writing, for a lecture about her book Your Way to Control a World of Your Invention: I Will Make You a Screenwriter.

Join us for a group discussion of the great novel Like Water for Chocolate, by Laura Esquivel. Enjoy chocolates and coffee, and discover some authentic Mexican food recipes through the story of Tita and her amazing food culinary skills.

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 it. Come to the Chess Club to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.

Wikithon is an event where people come together to learn how to edit, improve and enrich the contents of Wikipedia. The Library’s Wikithon this year will focus on editing and enriching Arabic and English pages on Qatari-themed topics including history, nature and more. We invite all enthusiasts to come and join this third edition of Wikithon at the Library.

Participate in the Young Adults Speakers Forum by presenting a speech to the public in a forum that brings together many young public speaking talents. This event is for Arabic-speaking young adults ages 14 to 18.

Join us in celebration of Qatar National Day by writing your dreams for your future in Qatar on helium balloons that we will launch together outside the Library.

Can’t make it to all your favorite spots in Qatar on National Day? Come to the Library instead, where you can use our green screen to take your photo in front of several Qatar-themed backgrounds, such as the flag, Zubara Fort, Doha skyline, the Corniche and more!

We invite you to learn more about the traditional art of the Arabian Gulf and Qatar as a shared inheritance in this lecture by artist and researcher Mohammed Alsaygh. 

Join us for Storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In December, we will read stories written by Qatari Authors.

Historical scripts are one of the most significant forms of evidence for understanding Qatar history. This lecture will highlight personal letters and signatures from famous Qatari historical figures, which reflect the country’s social and economic life. The lecture will also discuss Mus'haf Al Zubara, one of the oldest examples of calligraphic writing that has been found in Qatar.