Past Events

Join us for our second community read and virtual book discussion on the novel that won the Man Booker International prize in 2019, as we host virtually the Omani author Jokha ALharthi. ALharthi’s novel, Celestial Bodies, is a story that sheds light on the social and economic transformations of life in Oman after the discovery of oil; and how these changes were reflected on the lives of three sisters who take the leading role in this novel. To get the English version of the novel, access the Overdrive database. You can use your Library ID to check out the e-book.

Are you a breastfeeding mother who is looking for support, or an expectant mother who wishes to learn more about breastfeeding? ‏You are invited to join us at these sessions provided by certified breastfeeding specialists from the Young Mothers Group.

The Creative Writing Circle for Adults is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and share their work. The group provides inspiration, feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment. So whatever stage you’re at, come along and get writing!

By the end of this introductory information session, participants will have an understanding of what the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) writing tasks consist of and what examiners look for. They will learn about what the band descriptors are and how to apply them to the writing tasks. There will be time for a Q&A during the session, and recommended IELTS preparation materials which are available to Library members and IELTS candidates will be presented.

Are you a new Library member or just haven’t visited us in a while? Join us for an introductory session about Library membership. You’ll learn about your benefits and responsibilities as a member, get information about our borrowing policies and how to use our self-borrowing stations, and learn how to find books and other resources in our collections.

Join us for Storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Join us for the "Our Children Matter" series of lectures that focus on topics ralted to childhood, education, and children's health.

Earthna, Center for a Sustainable Future, in collaboration with Qatar National Library, is delighted to host this first in a series of events on the terrestrial ecology of Qatar. The event will include:

Join us for an information and demonstration session about 3D printing where you can learn all about how a 3D printer works.

Did you know that chess improves memory, problem-solving and raises IQ? It is a wonderful way to improve focus, flex those creative muscles and, most importantly, kids have fun playing the game. Join us in the Library to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.