Past Events

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.

The children’s library is happy to collaborate with our partners at Britannica Group to provide an introductory session about Britannica School, an online resource that helps develop children's love of learning by presenting learning materials in a fun and entertaining manner that encourages exploration.

Supporting our children to develop successful habits can be challenging, but we have you covered! In this second seminar, we’ll learn skills, tips and tricks, and habits to help our children to get to the next level in their academic lives. We will cover subjects from human psychology, neurolinguistic programing and physiology to smart ways to study, how to construct an essay and how to improve your memory.

The family is one of the foundations of every society and significantly influences individuals and their self-confidence. In this session, trainer Hamza Al-Dosari will talk about the first steps of the individual’s transition from singular self to being part of the whole by being an influential element of society. 

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