Past Events

The Writers’ Circle is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and share their work. The group will provide inspiration, feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment. So whatever stage you’re at, come along and get writing! Sessions will be held between 9 – 11 AM on Tuesdays.

Come hear UK and Qatari sports ambassadors share their success stories. Find out how both women and men can make an impact in sports.

In this month's meeting of Readers and Opinions, we will discuss Baynama Yanaam Al Aalam, by Susan Abulhawa. The novel tells the story of a family uprooted from its Palestine home in 1948. Copies of the book are available at the User Services Desk.

To celebrate this month's Qatar National Sports Day, we are conducting a mini color race for our little ones so they can both get exercise and learn about colors!

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!

More and more people are choosing to become vegan. The good news is, you can be a vegan and still enjoy traditional Qatari Food! Attend this lecture to meet Ghanim Al Sulaiti, founder of Evergreen Café, who will share his experiences and his favorite Qatari vegan recipes.

Looking to sharpen your debate skills? Join us for this two-part workshop in collaboration with Qatar Debate on 6 February and 27 February. Participants will read the classic novel 1984, by George Orwell, and debate its themes.

This is a discussion forum for parents, educators and special needs community to help understand children with ADHD and how it affects their attention in school, at home and in relationships. The guest speakers in this joint program with Community Connect Doha are Dr. Nahed Al Ateeqi, from Sidra Medicine, and Bassam Hamad, an occupational therapist at Awsaj Teaching and Learning Center.

Do you want to create a channel on YouTube and share your videos with the world in a professional way? Would you like to learn professional video editing techniques? Learn about the secrets and basics of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, the ultimate program for movie editing!

Join us in this hands-on demonstration of mobile apps for individuals with dyslexia, parents of dyslexics and people working with dyslexics.