Past Events

Ever wondered how movies look from the other side of the camera? Join our Young Adults Film Club and learn how to watch movies from a filmmaker’s perspective.

Having trouble with your math or science homework? We are happy to continue to help! The support will be provided online via Microsoft Teams. 

Join our Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup to share experiences, information and more. Show us what you’re working on every Thursday in November from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Everyone is welcome, including beginners and those who want to learn. Grab your yarn and needles and let’s chat! The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

In cooperation with the Beit Gazo Heritage Research and Conservation Center of the Churches of the Orient in Lebanon and in its role as the IFLA Preservation and Conservation Center for Arab Countries and the Middle East, the Library invites you to an online lecture highlighting the Beit Gazo Center's experience in studying and researching the most important Arabic Christian manuscripts in the Levant.

This program will teach you how to use OverDrive to read ebooks and listen to audiobooks. We'll also explore the different useful features that you can access on OverDrive with your Library membership. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

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 importantly, kids have fun playing.

In this session, guest lecturer Dr. Abdul Razzaq Marzouk will discuss the notable manuscript Arrawdo Al-Unuf wal Mashra'i Arrawi, by Abu Al-Qassim Abdul-Rahman bin Abdillah Assohaili Al-Maligie (d. 581 AH/1185 CE), which was commented on by Al-Hafiz Moqlatay Al-Masry (d. 762 AH/1361 CE) in his book Al Zahro Al-Bassim [Smiling Rose].

Wondering how to prepare for your IELTS exam? Join the British Council's IELTS orientation sessions, where you will meet our IELTS experts who will let you know what happens during the test and how you can prepare for the different subtests. You will also learn test-taking tips and techniques. This session will be about the listening and reading modules of the test and will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

We are happy to collaborate with Dr. Hanan Hassan Eissa Abd al-Thaher to present this program on the effects of fear and stressful emotions on our mental and physical health. This program will explore how to maintain mental health in a world full of stress. This event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

Are you a new Library member or just haven’t visited us in a while? Join us for an introductory session about Library membership. You’ll hear about your benefits and responsibilities as a member, get information about our borrowing policies and how to use our self-borrowing stations, and learn how to find books and other resources in our collections. Sign up and start getting the most out of your membership!