Past Events

This talk will address the broader mental health issues in various communities and how the pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis. During the pandemic, many countries have established mental health divisions to support and cater to the needs of people. The Ministry of Public Health and Hamad Hospital set up Mental Health Infrastructure, which received nearly 36,000 calls and plans to expand further. The case is worse in conflict-ridden countries, where children and young adults were severely affected. We will also discuss the broader implications of the pandemic and post-pandemic world on mental health and how we need to address this growing crisis.

Are you a writer or an aspiring writer? Join our virtual creative writing workshops in November. Get support as you write on a range of writing prompts. Each week will feature experienced writers who will share their journeys. 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! 

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

Around the world, sharing food has a symbolic meaning of deep connection. Chef William Dissen will provide a masterclass demonstration of American desserts fused with traditional Qatari sweets. Register to connect with others during this sweet fusion of cultures. William Dissen is a US-based chef who promotes sustainable cooking and is considered the pioneer of the farm-to-table movement. His restaurant in North Carolina was voted Best Classic Restaurant in America by a contemporary magazine for dining and cooking.

We are pleased to invite you to visit and explore Qatar National Library. Our staff are happy to give you a tour highlighting the Library’s services and resources.

Are you curious to know what keeps your peers busy during this pandemic? Do you have stories or books that you would like to share? Are you looking for new friends? Join us in this interactive session to share some of your experiences in coping with the pandemic!

Join our Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup to share experiences, information and more. Everyone is welcome, including beginners and those who want to learn. Grab your yarn and needles and let’s chat! 

Sensory stories are a great way to support children with disabilities. Join us for this virtual multi-sensory storytime. Accompanied by parents, children will listen to the story "Berry Pinkwad's Lumpy Dumpy Sand Sculptures" and enjoy other multisensory activities. To get the most out of this program, you will need to prepare a bucket filled with sand, rice or salt and hide in it at least four objects that your child loves.

Join us to discover and explore the Library's various online resources for middle and high school students, including research tools, ebooks, audiobooks and periodicals.