Past Events

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.

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Create your own project or interactive story by using Scratch, a block-based visual programming language ideal for young coders.

Every Monday and Saturday during March 2019

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!

Do you have old wedding videos you want to watch or a favorite cassette tape you haven't heard in years? Join us to learn how to easily convert your analog media to digital: cassette to MP3, VHS to digital video, and more!

Calligraphy turns letters and words into art, adding visual depth and emotion. Learn the fundamentals of this timeless art in our workshop for beginning calligraphers.

In this month's meeting of Readers and Opinions, we will discuss Kharait Alteeh, by Buthaina Al-Issa. The novel traces two parents coping with the tragic loss of a young child and explores the way we approach death and life. Copies of the book are available at the User Services Desk.

Start expressing yourself through acrylic painting! In this workshop, you will learn basic painting techniques taught by an experienced artist who will help you create your own artwork. All materials are provided.

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!