Past Events

What does it mean to live in Italy? Bring your family and friends and listen to native Italian stories about Italian culture, traditions and way of living. Learn the vocabulary that will be useful if you ever find yourself in Italy!

Do you want to write a novel but don't know how to start? November is National Novel Writing Month. Join us on 26 October to learn about 'NaNoWriMo' and how you can participate. Bring your laptop and we'll help you warm up with some writing exercises. Then join us Saturday mornings in November for writing tips, encouragement and to write your novel!

One plays the role of the wolf, the others play the role of the fruits! The wolf calls out a fruit, the fruit runs and the wolf tries to capture the fruit! This is “Il Lupo Mangia Frutta” and it sounds like a fun game, doesn’t it? We challenge you to play it in Italian!

To celebrate Italian Language Week, the Library is hosting a series of events about Italian culture and history while giving you the opportunity to learn basic Italian words and phrases.

Developing successful habits can be challenging, but the Library has got you covered. In this series of seminars, you'll develop skills, tips, tricks and habits that will take you to the next level in your academic life. We will cover things from human psychology, neurolinguistics programing and physiology to smart ways to study, how to construct an essay and how to improve your memory.

Microsoft Excel is the most common spreadsheet program and has many useful capabilities. It can also be frustrating for users. If you're struggling with Excel or want to find out how you can get more out of the program, join us in this workshop that will give you more insight on how to avoid common mistakes in Excel.

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.

Need a place to study? How about some help with your homework or assignment? The Library is the place to be. We will have volunteers ready to support you with your academic needs in math, science, and English.

Let’s meet at the Open Lounge Terrace to enjoy a nice cup of coffee together and read Novecento, a theatrical monologue by famous Italian contemporary author Alessandro Baricco. We’ll discuss and share impressions, opinions and feelings about the work.

In this session with Library specialist Ahmed al-Maliki, you'll use various exercises and activities to explore and enhance the strengths that will help you to excel in your daily life.