Past Events

The Writers’ 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.

Getting overwhelmed at work? Feeling too busy to think about fitness? Join our partners at Aspetar for a lecture that will help you improve your daily habits and practices in the workplace, which in turn can improve your fitness and wellness.

This workshop will introduce Google Drive, one of the leading cloud computing tools today. This training will also give a good entry into the world of cloud computing.

This half-day roundtable workshop will engage participants by addressing various sustainability issues. Together, we will discuss topics such as a collaborative economy and urbanization, and we will develop a sustainability plan suitable for Qatar.

Have you ever read a story for your little child? Do you want to learn how to tell stories to young children? Learn the facts about the importance of reading for the little ones.

In this Arabic session, Mohammed Al-Janahi will teach young adults how to prepare powerful and effective visual aids for presentations using PowerPoint.

Show off your artistic skills and enjoy a delicious treat! We'll decorate cupcakes and cookies—then eat our artwork when we're done. This event will be presented in collaboration with Cupcake Queen Qatar.

Visiting designer Taekyeom Lee explores the use of unconventional materials and digital methods in graphic design. In this interactive lecture, he will share not only the successes and failures of the toolmaking process, but also his ongoing research efforts to develop, test and find a place for emerging technologies in creative practices. He has built custom tools for his research, including 3D printers and paste extruders to produce 3D ceramic type and objects. Lee’s research has drawn interest nationally and internationally.

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!

Challenge yourself! Push your boundaries and swing your wheelchair to the Zumba beat. This inclusive fitness exercise, led by Nawal Akram, combines dance and aerobic movements for wheelchair-bound people.