Past Events

Join us to learn more about Trello, a valuable program management tool that will allow you to collaborate, share and organize your project data, documents and tasks more efficiently.

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.

In celebration of the Qatar-Russia Year of Culture, renowned Russian pianist Nina Ivanova will perform pieces by Tchaikovsky, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff. The program, held in collaboration with the Organization of Russian Compatriots in Qatar and the International Centre for Music in Doha, includes a recital by the Kamerton choir, conducted by Olga Protopopova, who will perform Russian folk songs.

In celebration of the World Diabetes Day, the Library, along with Qatar Diabetes Association and Sidra Medicine, is hosting several diabetes awareness events. You can take a free diabetes test and see if you are at risk of developing diabetes, and children will enjoy activities that highlight the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Lego Boost lets you not only build models, but bring them to life. You'll learn the basics of computer programming as you use Lego bricks to construct a robot and make it obey your commands in this workshop organized by Qatar National Library.

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 Library has numerous ways that people with disabilities can take advantage of all of our resources. In this interactive workshop, we'll introduce you to our wide range of assistive technologies.

In the second monthly meeting of the English Fiction Book Club, we will discuss Secret Daughter, by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. In her debut novel, Gowda tells the story of an Indian mother who gives her daughter up for adoption, the American woman who adopts her and the child who connects them. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.

You and your toddler can enjoy constructing buildings and other creations out of Lego bricks specially designed for small children. This is a great way to get your child excited about building their own miniature worlds.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to watch LIVE streaming at Qatar National Library from NASA Mission Operation.