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. 

Quiz Mania
In English
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Quiz Mania is a knowledge competition for high school students. The show has an established Asian chapter and is looking to involve more students from different countries, including Qatar. The theme of this year's Quiz Mania is "Connecting Youth Globally". Join us to see the 40 candidates from Qatar compete with each other at the Library!
Animal Canvas Painting
In Arabic and English
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In this event, children will enjoy learning different canvas painting techniques, such as dot painting and making silhouette shapes from nature, as they create art featuring their favorite animals, birds or bugs.
Painting with Colored Sand
In Arabic and English
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Use colored sand to create beautiful textured art pieces. This is a great opportunity for children to explore their creative side in a fun environment.
Storytime at the Library
In Arabic
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Every Monday during July, join us in the Children's Library to enjoy stories about our animal friends.
GoCode
In English
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Study Plus, in collaboration with GoCode and MagiKats, offers this workshop that enables young adults to develop their coding, programming and learning strategies through hands-on activities. Join us and start coding!
Bookshare Orientation and Registration
In English
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Bookshare is an online database for people with print disabilities. It provides audiobooks, read-along books, DAISY talking books, and braille and large-font books. You can customize your reading experience with ebooks in formats that work according to your needs. This event will help you find resources on Bookshare; the latter part of the program will teach you how to register for membership.
Book Spine Poetry
In English
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Can you imagine using the titles of your favorite books to write a poem? Come express your creativity and love of reading in this unique poetry workshop.
Sensory Play Camp
In Arabic and English
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You and your child are invited to our sensory camp for children who experience sensory processing dysfunction or have difficulties in the area of sensory processing and motor coordination. We also welcome children ages 0 – 3 to help with their sensory development.
World Population Day 2019
In Arabic
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World Population Day was established by the UN to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. Join us as we celebrate this international day in collaboration with the Qatar Permanent Population Committee. We will address many issues related to population, such as healthcare, education and human rights, and discuss the importance of the day itself.
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!