Past Events

The Jaipur Literature Festival, often called “the greatest literary show on Earth,” is coming to Doha. For the first time in the region, the Library will host JLF Doha, a celebration of literature and the power of dialogue from 12 – 14 December 2019. JLF Doha is the country’s first international literature festival of its kind, which will recreate the magnificent spirit of Jaipur’s annual literary carnival in Doha.

Building and programming robots is no longer limited to the realm of science fiction or advanced research centers. Rather, it has become an important skill, combining several disciplines, including design, engineering, mathematics, science, physics and programming. In this fun workshop, you'll learn how to build and program a robot.

Qatar and parts of the Indian subcontinent have belonged to the same empires on six occasions since 120 BCE. In this talk, Dr. James Onley, the Library's Director of Historical Research and Partnerships, tells the fascinating yet mostly forgotten story of Qatar and the British Indian Empire from 1916 to 1947. This will be followed by a guided tour of the "Qatar, India & the Gulf" exhibition at the Library.

Need a place to study? How about some help with your homework or assignment? The Library is the place to be. We will have volunteers ready to support you with your academic needs in math, science, and English.

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

What will happen when you press the yellow dot? What about when you rub it? To find out, join us at this parent and toddler storytime and play session, where we'll read from the book Press Here.       

We invite all talented young adult artists to showcase their appreciation for Qatari culture through painting and other art forms. This two-hour session will give you the opportunity to work alongside several members of Qatar’s arts community. The Library will display some of the participants’ artworks.

Participate in this interactive workshop with Aisha Al Maadeed, founder of the Green Future Initiative. She will raise awareness about reducing the use of plastic and how you can replace them with environmentally friendly materials.

We invite you to this exciting opportunity to meet artist Ahmed Al Maadeed. He will talk about his creative journey as an artist, and will tell you all about his iconic painting "Tamim the Glorious". Ahmed will be available for photos and to sign autographs.

Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Album for the Young (or Children's Album) consists of 24 short pieces composed in 1878 and dedicated to Tchaikovsky's favorite nephew. Originally for the piano, they will be performed in this concert using Gennady Krutikov's string quintet arrangement.