Past Events

Dear guests,

Some of the Library’s events and workshops will continue to be offered online until further notice. About 24 hours before the event, a librarian will send you the link you can use to attend. 

Arabic Creative Writing Workshop
In Arabic
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In collaboration with Radhi Al Hajri, founder of Zekreet Publishing and Distribution, we are pleased to announce a series of Arabic creative writing workshops. These sessions will aim to refine the creative writing skills of promising writers and build a strong foundation for creative tools to support local literature.
Young Adults Film Club
In Arabic and English
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Join our film club and Lean how to watch movies from a filmmaker’s perspective.
Your Fairy Tale Painting
In Arabic and English
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Join us as creative artist Mariana Mohsen hosts a fun workshop where you can highlight your artistic skills by drawing your own painting of a scene from a fairy tale.
Online Database Training for Middle School and High School Students
In English
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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. This session is for middle and high school students.
Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle
In Arabic and English
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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!
Little Muslims Pray
In Arabic
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This program introduces children to prayer and reinforces the importance of worship in Islam.
Storytime at the Library
In Arabic
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Join us for storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In September, we'll read fairy tales both traditional and new.
Family Budgets: Back to School
In Arabic
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Back-to-school time is when students and their parents purchase school supplies and apparel for the upcoming school year. This type of shopping can drain a family's budget, especially if they have a large number of children. Join the Library to discuss the the best ways to handle requests for school supplies and learn how to avoid financial burdens this season.
Developing Scientific Research Skills for Students: A Workshop for Female Educators
In Arabic
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School librarians and teachers are invited to participate in this workshop to build scientific research skills for students and help them develop their research skills.
Social Media Self-Marketing Skills
In Arabic
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Social media has become an essential channel to communicate with communities of all kinds. In this workshop, you'll learn important skills to effectively self-market yourself on social media and expand your digital experience.