Past Events

Come spruce up your writing at the Library! Writing a school paper can be tough, but with some tricks and a nudge in the right direction, you can change a boring paper into one that sings. This session will show you 3 easy ways to transform your sentences into bold, powerful and exciting writing. We will look at how to write engaging openings, how to use rhythm in parallel sentence structure, and how to use creative metaphors to make a point.

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, English and social sciences. No need to register, just come!

Join us for two hours of creative fun with Lego bricks! In this team-building activity organized by Qatar National Library, groups of five to seven participants must work together to build an architectural structure. We provide the Lego bricks— you provide the imagination!

To mark Autism Awareness Month, join us to learn how to recognize the characteristics and early symptoms of autism in children. A medical team from Hamad General Hospital will conduct workshops to introduce participants to available behavioral and pharmacological treatments. They'll also explain the services for autistic children and their families provided by Hamad Medical Corporation and other institutions in Qatar.

Arabic calligraphy has a centuries-long history with deep cultural and religious roots. Enjoy the beauty and charm of Arabic calligraphy and learn this timeless art in our training workshop to continue its great tradition yourself.

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.

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.

Join us for the April edition of Philharmonic at the Library, the monthly concert series, as members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra perform two masterpieces in the string quartet repertoire by Haydn and Mendelssohn.

In this month's meeting of Readers and Opinions, we will discuss the Novel My Name is Faraj, by Mohammed Ali Abdullah. In it, Faraj is abducted from his home in Zanzibar and forced into slavery as a pearl diver. He uses his talents to strive for freedom, but discovers that not all chains are physical when he falls in love with the daughter of a noble. Copies of the book are available at the User Services Desk.

Mothers and their daughters are invited to join child talent development expert Gaya Salah to learn how to create fabric pieces using wool yarn.