Past Events

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 this month's English Fiction Book Club, we will discuss The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy. The 1997 novel, set in the Indian state of Kerala, is a story of family drama and forbidden love set against the backdrop of political upheaval. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.

Building and programming robots is no longer limited to science fiction or advanced research centers. Rather, it is a valuable skill that combines several disciplines, such as design, engineering, mathematics, science, physics and programming. In this fun workshop, you'll learn how to build and program your own robot.

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.

On the 5 June 2017, Qatar and its citizens woke up to an economic and political blockade from neighboring countries. What has changed after two years of blockade? The Library and Georgetown University in Qatar invite you to a lecture presented by Professor Alexis Antoniades, Chair of International Economics, on the impact the blockade had on Qatar’s economy and review the policy responses that followed.

Join us for Storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In November, we will read stories about India and the far east.

The Library invites you to a lecture by Dr. Shafeeq Ghabra, professor of political science at Kuwait University, about his book The Arab Revolutions. Dr. Ghabra will discuss the dimensions and themes of the 2011 revolutions in the Arab world and their effects on the political systems in the region. He will discuss the effect of the revolutions on regional conflicts and the siege of Qatar, in addition to the many human dimensions in the Arab world. He will also address the problems of marginalization and unemployment prevalent in a large part of the Arab world.

Join us for the "Our Children Matter" series of lectures that focus on topics in the field of childhood, education and children's health.

Join us with these fun and educational activities related to science, technology, engineering and math.

Sewing is one of the oldest professions, starting with a simple needle and thread through the development of the modern sewing machine. By using machine to sew fabric and other materials together with thread, people could make better, less expensive clothing. Join us every Saturday in November to create your own standard skirt and take your sewing skills from beginning to professional in one month with creator Nada Jabber Al Ani.