Past Events

Evolutionary theory has been the subject of wide debates questioning the origin and evolution of several species, including humans. In this forum, we will shed light on the principles of evolution in nature and the foundations of the theory and the scientific questions it is trying to address. We will also discuss the public perception of evolution and take on common misconceptions on this topic.

Evolutionary theory has been the subject of wide debates questioning the origin and evolution of several species, including humans. In this forum, we will shed light on the principles of evolution in nature and the foundations of the theory and the scientific questions it is trying to address. We will also discuss the public perception of evolution and take on common misconceptions on this topic.

In this program with media skills trainer Andalous Ibrahim, high school students who are interested in Media Studies will get an idea of the types of skills required to pursue this specialization.

In this lecture, you'll learn many skills that will help you speak with confidence in front of an audience. You will also learn how to prepare for your presentation, and how to use the correct voice and body language.

Join us in a discussion on the art of indifference. We will enjoy coffee and chat about Mark Manson's book on the way not caring may help give your life more meaning. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.

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 this session of the English Fiction Book Club, we will discuss The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, by Jan-Philipp Sendker. This inspirational love story spans decades and takes the reader from Burma in the 1950s to the modern day. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.

Join us for a hands-on introduction to how you can record and host your own podcast. You will learn about the basic equipment and free software that you can use for recording, as well as tips on where to host your podcast online.

In this lecture, we will discuss the story of the "Flood” mentioned in the Epic of “Gilgamesh” and how the region of the Arabian Gulf (Delmon) was described in this legend and in the Mesopotamian legends as the pure, sacred land of immortality. The epic of Gilgamesh is a poetic Sumerian epic written in cuneiform script in Akkadian on twelve muddy tablets discovered in 1853. The lecture will be given by Dr. Haya Al-Thani, Director of Museum Affairs at the Qatar National Museum, and will be moderated by Dr. Sherine Al-Manshawi from Qatar University.

The Holy Kaaba is the most sacred site of Islam, held by Muslims to be the House of God. Pilgrimage to the Kaaba is one of the fundamental rites of Islam, and its location determines the direction Muslims turn to for their prayers.