Past Events

To mark Arabic Manuscript Day and highlight heritage preservation as a human right, the Library, in cooperation with the UNESCO Office in Doha, will host the roundtable discussion "Yemeni Manuscripts and Safeguarding Yemeni Heritage." Dr. Anne Regourd, editor of Chronique des Manuscrits du Yemen, will present a lecture on the specific problems of the manuscripts in danger in Yemen. Anna Paolini, Director of the UNESCO regional office in Doha, will present a new project funded by the EU for the conservation of built Yemeni heritage. Paolini will also discuss the problem of heritage preservation in Yemen, including trafficking issues. And Tom Leiermann, an architect with more than 15 years of experience working on development and rehabilitation of heritage sites in Yemen, will present the challenges to the Yemeni historical sites preservation.

Young adults have rights just like everyone else. Come hear what your rights are and how you can stand up for them.

In this fun interactive session with Riham Al Kayali of the Happy Minds initiative, we will read My Beautiful Mother's Veil and make a veiled doll.

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!

The Creative Writing 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.

“Jerusalem is my city … I could be wrong, as Jerusalem is not only my city, it is the city of all the honorable and those who love justice and peace."

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!

In this lecture, Dr. Hala Al Said, psychologist, autism/special education consultant, and Manager of the Doha International Center for Special Needs, will talk about how to develop the social skills of children with autism through drawing, music and visual arts.

Qatar National Library and the Center for Social Development (NAMA) are pleased to invite you to the launch of the second edition of 'Aspiration & Achievement 2030' Campaign, which aims to educate young people to help them achieve the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

This exhibition will give you the opportunity to understand the history of healthcare in Qatar, from traditional medicine and early hospitals of the late 1940s through subsequent stages of developing healthcare institutions equipped with modern facilities reaching the highest global standards. You can trace the growth of medical care in the country from traditional remedies to today's high-tech hospitals and clinics.