Past Events

In this joint talk, the Director of Historical Research and Partnerships at the Library, Dr. James Onley, and the Head of British Library-Qatar Foundation Partnership in London, Richard Davies, will discuss the British Library records that have been placed on the Qatar Digital Library (QDL) since 2014 and will be placed on the QDL in future.

Is 2019 the year you will focus on the novel or short story you’ve been planning to write?

At 33 meters long and weighing about half a ton, this is the longest Lego® brick bridge in the world, blending architecture, engineering and mathematics. The bridge was designed by Dr. Robin Sham of the UK-based Institution of Civil Engineers and uses more than 260,000 Lego® bricks. Students from local schools, as well as children and their families from around Qatar, helped assemble the bridge under the guidance of expert builders from Bright Bricks, a large-scale Lego® construction firm, along with AECOM engineers and volunteers.

Want to perfect your CV before your next job hunt? Attend this workshop and find out how to make yourself stand out! Learn how to write the different components a resume and highlight your strengths, skills and experience—preparing you for the interview process.

Does your child have a pile of books they have already read? Do you want to exchange them for new ones?

Unleash your inner artistic skills by creating a masterpiece through the use of golden leaf on canvas. These beautiful works are both timeless and modern. The use of gold leaf is also an integral part of the Arab and Islamic culture.

Dr. Rana Al-Shami, a pediatric neurologist at Sidra Medicine, will deliver a scientific lecture on the first word of Quran: "read." She will identify reading centers in the brain, explain how to teach and learn reading skills, and explore the relationship between reading, writing and knowing the names of things.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a self-reporting test that attempts to indicate how people see the world and make decisions. In this workshop, you'll learn about the theory of MBTI and practice the techniques and framework of this indicator.

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!

Have you ever drawn conclusions about a situation and later realized you were entirely wrong? Our paradigm is our experience in life, the collection of beliefs, concepts, theories, assumptions and ideas that determine how we interpret events. Join us for an open discussion to explore how we view the world through our own paradigms and how we can work to change our own thinking to understand others.