Past Events

In this interactive workshop, accomplished French photographer Bernard Russo will discuss composition, recurring patterns in an urban environment, background and subject, lines, natural frames, story telling, impressions, and viewpoints.

Books are the lamps that illuminate your way of life. Reading is a measure of human awareness and knowledge. The more you read, the more educated you are. Unlock your potential on Arab Library Day by browsing our special book display.

This event has been canceled due to unforeseen reasons.

In this lecture on pigments and science, we will explore the mineral pigments used in medievel Arabic and Persian manuscripts and how they relate to early Arabic science.

Microsoft Excel is the most common spreadsheet program and has many useful capabilities. It can also be frustrating for users. If you're struggling with Excel or want to find out how you can get more out of the program, join us in this workshop that will give you more insight on how to avoid common mistakes in Excel.

Design and create a small bag to keep your precious items in, and remember, there are no limits to what you can create!

Smart cities are rising to meet the challenges of rapid urban development. Learn how smart cities are adjusting technologically and culturally to the demands of growing populations.

Join Qatari writer and artist Lina Al Aali to discuss her book Desert Rose. Children will learn how to summarize the idea of a story and how to draw and paint in six easy steps.

Women have had a pioneering role in the renaissance of the Qatari community. In this event, we will highlight some achievements of Qatari women. They will share their success stories, including volunteer initiatives and achievements in literature, education and business leadership. The moderator of the event is Dr. Latifa Al Darwish, CEO of Itlaq, a project management company, and author of a job guidebook for Qatari women. The distinguished guests are:

In partnership with the Library, Teach For Qatar fellows and alumni will present their inspirational experiences and stories of working in schools. Teach for Qatar is an NGO that aims to develop quality education in Qatar by empowering young talent to become transformational leaders in classrooms, schools and the community.