Past Events

Coloring can be a soothing technique for children and parents alike. Bring your child and enjoy this fun coloring activity together.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.