Past Events

In this lecture, Dr. Maher Younis Abu Manshar will highlight the most important achievements by women during Islamic history and explore how these women influenced the course of history and had a significant impact on their world.

Saadia Mohamed Said, Academic Director of Leap Ahead Nursery, will present an advocacy lecture and workshop for the Down syndrome community to improve lifelong personal development, relationships and inclusion in society.

The library collaborates with the Arnoub playgroup to create a stimulating Arabic-language environment for young children by engaging them in diverse activities that develop their skills and promote creativity. Young children will enjoy singing, dancing, role-play, sensory activities and educational games. In this session, we'll learn about animals through the story "Arnoub at the Zoo".

Learn the basics of citation management with Zotero. In this session, we'll cover how to collect, save and cite sources automatically in a document, and how to produce bibliographies. This session is geared towards researchers and university students.

This workshop will introduce the Oculus Rift VR System and its many educational features. The Oculus can be used for many different applications, such as virtual tours, educational games, films and more.

Mosaic Ensemble, made up of members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, has performed a wide range of Western and Arabic classical music. In this performance, they turn to lighter fare, from the silver screen.

Festivals are an important part of cultures and religions everywhere. Come learn about festivals around the world and discover what they represent and who celebrates them.

In celebration of Mother’s Day, children are invited to join their mothers to enjoy storytime together. Participants can also craft a gift for their mothers.

Cupcaks are one of the most popular desserts for many reasons: they are quick and easy to bake, come in many flavors, can be decorated in different eye-catching ways, and can be taken to school or to work and on trips. In this event, we will learn about the types of cupcake decorating and create a cupcake bouquet for Mother's Day.

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!