Past Events

Spend a fun-filled time with reading, music movement and activities for your little ones.

The atmosphere of Ramadan varies from one country to another, as cultures differ in how they celebrate this holy month. In this event, we will learn how different cultures mark the month of Ramadan.

Sambousa is one appetizer that all families like. It is prepared specially for Ramadan and can be eaten either fried or baked. Join us for a cooking demonstration on Instagram Live with Rasha Esbeetan and Momeena Salaheldin, who will show you how to wrap and prepare sambousek using different flavors. 

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!

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!

Spend a fun-filled time with reading, music movement and activities for your little ones. 

Ever wonderd why you worked hard all your life but never obtained financial security?! Join the Arabic Book Club discussion of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. This book discussion is for women only.

Join this session and explore the amazing electronic collection available for young readers on the Library’s website. The collection is available to you any day of the week, any time of day, and includes audiobooks, read-along, games, puzzles, printouts and more. To ensure you get the maximum benefit from this session, please keep your membership information ready. If you do not have a membership, please register here.

This event in our series “Readings From the Qatar National Library Manuscript Collection” is dedicated to the first Islamic manuscript and the most important of the manuscripts of Islamic faith: the Holy Qur’an. The event is held on the occasion of “Arabic Manuscript Day,” which is celebrated on 4 April and marks the beginning of the month of the Qur’an, the glorified month of Ramadan.

Does your child enjoy reading to others? Do they enjoy retelling events in dramatic voices and making expressions with their faces? In the "Little Storytellers" program, your child will get the chance to learn how to read a story expressively firsthand by a professional storyteller. Children are encouraged to bring the book they wish to practice with and dress accordingly.