Past Events
Dear guests,
Some of the Library’s events and workshops will continue to be offered online until further notice. About 24 hours before the event, a librarian will send you the link you can use to attend.
In Arabic
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Do you want to protect your online identity and your accounts from threats? Join us in this session to learn about internet safety
In English
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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. Sign up and start getting the most out of your membership!
In English
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This program will teach you about the impact of technology and technological innovation on our daily lives and how they affect our behavior. This workshop is presented by Dana Al-Doss, a middle school student.
In Arabic
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In this session on Arabic calligraphy, we will introduce you to a new variety of calligraphy. Master Arabic calligrapher Hassan Al-Hajj takes us on a journey to learn more on Diwany calligraphy and its aesthetics.
In Arabic, with English Interpretation
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To celebrate the Qatar-United States Year of Culture 2021, Qatar National Library will host the exhibition “Arab Immigrants in the US: Pursuing the American Dream", which deals with the history of Arab immigrants to the US in several different areas. In this panel discussion, which is held on the sidelines of the Exhibition, our speakers will highlight several important contexts of Arab-American history: history and characteristics of immigration, Arab and American culture and integration between them, and Arab-American literature and its importance in reflecting the actual conditions of Arab society in the U.S.
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In celebration of Qatar National Day, we invite all talented young adult artists to showcase their appreciation for Qatari culture through painting and other art forms. This two-hour session will give you the opportunity to work alongside several members of Qatar’s arts community.
In Arabic
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Parents and teachers are invited to join this workshop on how to work with adolescents to learn about their developmental characteristics and ways to guide them.
In English
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The Library, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Tasmu Coders, an initiative that promotes computing and information technology among young adults, presents a Python mathematics workshop. Participants will be able to create a Python program that enables them to enter 10 numbers and then displays:
In Arabic
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On hot summer nights in old Doha, grandparents and grandchildren slept on the rooftops to catch the evening breeze. On those unforgettable nights, grandparents told mesmerizing Hazawi (stories) to the little grandchildren that spoke of a sea monster and a woman with donkey legs! In celebration of Qatar National Day, join us from your home to listen to stories from Qatar's past.
In Arabic
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All pictures are made with tiny dots of color! Bring the materials below and prepare to celebrate Qatar National Day with us by creating an art piece using the dotting technique:PencilColored markersWhite paperEraser