Past Events

The theme of this year’s International Open Access Week ‘Designing Equitable Foundations for Open Knowledge,’ which aims to explore the question of how we can design open systems to ensure that they are inclusive, equitable and truly serve the needs of a diverse global community. Dr. Torsten Reimer of the British Library and Dr. Hilal Lashuel of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology will discuss the role of the national libraries in ensuring an equitable system. Attendees will also be invited to share their thoughts on how we can collaborate with international and national stakeholders to open up access to our scientific and cultural heritage.

Join us for activities, songs, instruments, and props to help your child develop physically, intellectually and socially in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.

Do you have the passion to help the community, develop leadership skills and interact with other teens at QNL? So what are you waiting for, join us in the session of TAG and become a member!

Building a sustainable society is a responsibility that we all share, and in this half-day workshop, you can be a part of developing a sustainability plan from the people’s perspective. We will discuss how new ideas such as sharing and collaborative economy, healthy and local/slow food, and behavioral changes. In addition, we will think about ways that the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals can be applied to Qatar. The maximum number of participants is 60, so be sure to register early.

How do you tell a story with a picture? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to pick the perfect shots and connect images to tell a complete story.

The Library is pleased to invite you to the first meeting of the Readers and Opinions Book Club. We will be discussing The Bamboo Stalk, by Saud Alsanousi. The book is available at User Services Desk.

If you have a talent and want to show it off to others, join us! You'll have 10 minutes to showcase your scientific, artistic, musical or other passion and share it with others.

Brain teasers are not only fun, but they help you build logical thinking skills and keep your brain healthy and strong as well. We’ll have a selection of these mind puzzles on display for you to challenge yourself.

Are the vegetables we eat safe from pesticides? Are the fish we eat free of mercury? Is our tap water safe from contaminants?

Share your thoughts on the selected book of the month with your fellow readers. This month, we will be discussing The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho’s world-famous novel about a shepherd who travels to the pyramids of Egypt in search of treasure.