Past Events

Join us for a unique workshop about producing purple dye with Faisal Abdulla Al Naimi, Director of the Department of Archaeology at Qatar Museums. Participants will learn about the types of shells used by ancient humans in Qatar, how to extract the purple dye and how to apply it directly to fabric, transforming it into the maroon color for which Qatar has been known throughout its history and which is now a  color of its flag.Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Qatar's history and cultural heritage!

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to "Librarians for Libraries", which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual programs covering a variety of topics.

We invite you to join us in craft making and art creation in a fun and enjoyable setting. This event is part of the Winter Camp for Children that is hosted by the Library.

How can photography document and preserve cultural heritage?This question will be at the heart of a discussion with two photographers who have been using analogue photography to capture Qatari culture since the 1980s. French photographer Vincent Aitzegagh, whose work forms a major part of QNL’s collection on Qatar’s traditional architecture, and Khalifa Al-Obaidly, one of Qatar’s leading fine art photographers, will share their professional experiences in an open conversation that aims to inspire audiences both in Qatar and beyond. 

Join author Haifa Babiker for a discussion of the story Adam and His Greedy Neighbor, where children will explore the story's theme and draw scenes from it. This event is part of the Winter Camp for Children that is hosted by the Library.

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

Qatar National Library (QNL), in collaboration with Dar al-Makhtutat, Qatar Foundation and the Istanbul Sultanahmet Foundation, is hosting a series of seminars dedicated to exploring the preservation, production and illumination of manuscripts of the Qur’an. These seminars will examine the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic traditions that have shaped these manuscripts over the centuries.

Qatar National Library offers you a rare opportunity to learn from Ajay Sharma, a Jaipuri master in Indo-Islamic miniature painting, about the preparation of natural stone pigments and the basics of the painting process. The event will begin with a discussion about miniatures with Islamic art specialist Dr. Jochen Sokoly, followed by a live demonstration from the artist.The event is being held in collaboration with VCUarts Qatar and is part of the programming for the exhibition "From Material to Market: The Art of the Book in Morocco", running at QNL from 26 November 2024 to 26 April 2025. 

Join us for the fourth season of the QNL Engage podcast series. In each episode, we host a distinguished guest to discuss various topics and issues. The title of this episode is "The History of the Establishment of the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ansari Complex and its Achievements (Part One)," featuring Faisal Al-Ansari, the executive director of the complex, who will discuss its history and the cultural journey and educational achievements of the late Sheikh Abdullah.

We are pleased to invite you to attend a lecture presented by Dr. Mario Qazaḥ on Beit Qatraei. The lecture will cover the geographical extension of Beit Qatraei, and the origin of the word "Qatraei", as well as the region's commercial and social activities. Join us to explore cultural heritage and local identity!