Past Events

Join us as jewelry designer Einas Mohammad tells us about the origin of diamonds and how they are extracted from the ground, as well as the countries most famous for diamonds. The lecture will include tips from designers on how to buy or choose diamonds, and will be followed by a discussion session with specialists in the field.

The first Philharmonic at the Library concert of the season features works for wind instruments, performed by members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

This training for teachers and parents will show you how to nurture and guide gifted and creative children to help them get the most out of their talents.

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.

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.

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!

Celebrate 50 years since the moon landing with a special presentation at the Library, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Doha. Dr. Mary Ellen Weber, a former NASA astronaut who flew on two Space Shuttle flights, will talk about her experiences in space and the future of exploring the final frontier. Dr. Weber is a consultant in technology, innovation, strategic communications and high-risk operations, and serves on the NASA Advisory Council Committee on Technology, Innovation and Engineering.

The Library, in collaboration with the Qatari Authors Forum, is pleased to host Saleh Gharib. He will explore dialogue between the most important traditions, proverbs and legends in a way that explains their meanings and when to use them. The lecture will include the most popular literary traditions in Qatari society to restore memories of the past.

What do children know about financial literacy? Join us in this program to develop and build your child’s financial skills, including the importance of money, saving and banking.

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of Adobe Photoshop, one of the most popular and widely used programs for photo editing.