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.
In Arabic and 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.
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!
In English
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These talks will be held every Wednesday during October to complement the Gulf Architecture Month conference and exhibition on different aspects and dimensions of architecture past and present in the region. On 23 October, Nur Alah Abdelzayed will talk about "Arata Isozaki - Designing Education City".
In English
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Looking to sharpen your debate skills? Join us for this three-part workshop in collaboration with Qatar Debate on 9 October, 23 October and 6 November. We will read the classic novel Fahrenehit 451, by Ray Bradbury, and debate the book's themes.
In English
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Learn Italian through delicious food! Take part in our demo lesson by Claudio Trovato, chef at Cucina - Marriot Marquis, and be introduced to essential food vocabulary and conversational skills while exploring la cucina italiana, from pizza to gelato.
In English
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What do children know about financial literacy? Join us in this program to develop and build your child’s financial skills, and learn about the importance of money, saving and banking.
In English
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Learn Italian through delicious food! Take part in our demo lesson by Claudio Trovato, chef at Cucina - Marriot Marquis, and be introduced to essential food vocabulary and conversational skills while exploring la cucina italiana, from pizza to gelato.
In Arabic and English
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The workshop aims to to inform and guide local researchers and authors on how to prepare their manuscripts and improve the language of submissions to improve the chance of acceptance.
In English
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Hey kids! Have you ever thought about what it takes to make something? “Ci vuole un fiore!” You just need a flower! This popular song for children from Gianni Rodari’s book will help us find out what you need to make anything while learning some basic Italian vocabulary.
In English
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Join us on a journey through the evolution of Italian opera from Bel Canto to the emergence of a new operatic style known as Verismo (Realism), epitomized by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini and Pietro Mascagni. Concert performer, conductor, musicologist and journalist Adriano Bassi will share stories of famous Italian composers and play some of their most famous arias on the piano as we learn about Italian operatic traditions.