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. 

English Fiction Book Club: Neverwhere
In English
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In this month's meeting of the English Fiction Book Club, we will discuss Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman. In this urban fantasy novel, a young man explores a semi-magical hidden city beneath London, populated by a bizarre cast of characters. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.
Colors and Shapes for Toddlers
In Arabic and English
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Join us with your little ones for an hour of fun and engaging activities about colors and shapes.
Storytime at the Library
In Arabic
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Join us for storytime every Monday in the Children's Library!
Introduction to Google Drive
In English
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This workshop will introduce Google Drive, one of the leading cloud computing tools today. This training will also give you a good entry into the world of cloud computing.
Writing a Short Story
In Arabic
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Join us in this workshop, led by Andalsu Ibrahim, to learn the basics of writing short stories and gain the skills you need for creative writing. You can write a short story or about a scene that has left an impact on you and share it in the session.
Building with Bricks Challenge
In Arabic and English
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Join us for two hours of creative fun with Lego bricks! In this team-building activity organized by the Library, groups of five to seven participants must work together to build an architectural structure. We provide the Lego bricks—you provide the imagination!
Travel the World With Mango Languages
In English
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“To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.” – Chinese Proverb
Postgraduate Peer Support Network
In English
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Struggling to think of a dissertation topic? Hitting a dead end with your research methodology? Emotionally and mentally drained because you can’t find the information you need for your research?Postgraduate work is tough, but with a little help from your fellow PhD students, you can survive it. Our informal postgraduate peer support network (P2SN) for aspiring and current postgraduate students is an opportunity to exchange information and knowledge, share expertise, and provide each other intellectual and emotional support.
Brain Teasers for Adults: Spin Your Mind, Give It a Twist and Have Fun!
In Arabic and English
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Brain teasers are not only fun, but they help you build logical thinking skills and keep your brain healthy and strong as well. We’ll have a selection of these mind puzzles on display for you to challenge yourself.
Creative Coding With Scratch
In Arabic and English
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Creative Coding is a four-session workshop for young adults to learn how to design and code with Scratch, a block-based visual programming language that's perfect for beginners.