Past Events

Join us for Online Storytime for Children every Monday. We will read stories and make up our own together. 

Join this introductory session about the process of academic writing as a process. We will guide you through the stages of the academic writing process and offer some tips and tools for success at each stage. Whether you’re new to academic writing or a graduate student looking for a refresher, this session offers you a chance to consider your writing process. We will also demonstrate how to navigate the Library's resources and services. 

Many studies show that young adults' reading habits are declining and are become a challenge among that age group. John Michael Dela Paz, an educator and literacy advocate, will talk about some techniques and tips on how you can improve your reading habits.

This program will teach you how to improve the sensory skills of children with disabilities by using available materials at home to create fun-filled arts and crafts to develop their creativity and imagination.

Since prehistoric times, writing has acted as a form of therapy, a hobby and a survival instinct. The neolithic drawings on the walls of Elba are the lessons that helped our ancestors to survive in difficult times. The Library is continuing this historic tradition of writing by creating time and space for you to express your thoughts and feelings using words.

Jana Reading is an educational platform that contains a complete curriculum for teaching the Arabic language to children ages 5 to 11. Join Dr. Rima Kurdi, the owner and founder of Jana Reading, as she introduces this valuable teaching tool. In this session, we will go through a complete tour of Jana Reading tools and sections.

The Library is pleased to collaborate with Emerald Publishing to present this informative session on choosing the right journal to try to get your paper published.

It is important for parents to build the knowledge, skills and confidence required to help their children with learning difficulties. This session will provide parents with a toolbox of simple strategies that are easy to implement at home to establish a routine and foster independence. The session will be presented by Zeina Chamoun, who works as an occupational therapist at Qatar Foundation Learning Center (TLC).

In collaboration with Campus France Qatar, this session gives you an opportunity to learn how you can study abroad and will provide you with information about the admission process and academic programs in France. 

Did you know that chess improves memory, problem-solving and IQ? It's also a wonderful way to improve focus, flex those creativity muscles, and most importantly, kids have fun playing.