Past Events

Islamic geometric design is a visual language—it communicates and engages with us. How can we learn to read and write this visual language? Author and artist Eric Broug will show what the principles are that have enabled 1,400 years of design excellence and innovation. Using examples from across the Islamic world, he will take us on a tour of famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Islamic art and architecture. Suitable for all ages.

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.

Tahany Alhajri will teach you how to be a real social media influencer by being authentic, creating good content, and making a positive change in society.

Poetry Night was created by the Institute of the Arab World in 2016 to "summon, for one night, poetry and celebrate the beauty of the word in memory of the attacks in Paris in November 2015." Last year, the event was celebrated simultaneously in eight Arab cities: Doha, Jeddah, Fez, Khartoum, Riyadh, Tunis, Beirut and Algiers.

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.

Join us to turn your fantasy into reality using the green screen in our Innovation Station. We'll teach you how to film basic footage and create your own worlds using Adobe After Effects software.

Arabic calligraphy has a centuries-long history with deep cultural and religious roots. Enjoy the beauty and charm of Arabic calligraphy and learn this timeless art in our training workshop to continue its great tradition yourself.

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 to 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!

The Novation Launchkey Mini is an easy-to-use MIDI keyboard controller that enables you to quickly produce electronic music, hip-hop and other genres. You'll get a chance to try out the Launchkey Mini and lay down some tracks of your own. We'll also introduce you to the Launchkey and Launchpad apps, so you can remix your songs, add effects and record your performance, all on your iOS device.

'Stop chewing with your mouth open! Can you please stop tapping the table? You need to stay seated. Can you stop complaining about what is being served? Your food goes to your mouth, not your face.' Does this sound familiar to you? Are you always trying to teach your child table manners? If the answer is yes, you're invited to this event, where children with learning difficulties will learn table manners through storytelling and sensory activities.