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As part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, we’re thrilled to present an exhibition that delves into the rich tradition of book-making in the Maghrib.

We're 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.

This training session will cover the basics of prompt engineering in AI by using specific techniques to ensure efficient interpretation by the tool. Participants will also learn how to be concise and logical in their search requests and how to apply different techniques for engineering prompts.

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Qatar National Library has launched a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

We invite you to join us in this session for a specialized training for librarians and educators on "The Six Thinking Hats", an effective tool for enhancing individual thinking and group discussions. You will explore different thinking styles and their unique characteristics while learning how to direct your thinking toward clear objectives.

Workshop 1: Building Collaborative Arabic Library NetworksDescription: This workshop explores strategies for fostering collaboration and resource-sharing among Arabic libraries in the MENA region, highlighting successful case studies and actionable insights. Speaker: Mohamed El-zalabany, Library Systems Consultant, Egyptian Prime VisionTime: 8:30 – 10:00 AMLanguage: Arabic (with English interpretation)Audience: Librarians

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones. Join us to nurture their love for stories and create cherished memories together!

The 4th edition of the Libraries Lead Forum is being held in partnership with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Middle East and North Africa Regional Office.

Calling all children aged 7 to 14! Join us for an enchanting storytime experience, where captivating tales and delightful stories come to life. Let’s embark on an unforgettable journey of imagination and wonder together!

Travel literature is a window into the worlds of travel and adventure across the centuries. However, history shows that women were often excluded from the traditional literary scene during the early stages of this genre. Nevertheless, women managed to add a unique and distinctive voice, offering a new perspective on travel, the East and reimagining the concept of "the other."

Unleash your creativity and join us for an exciting session of craft-making and art creation!

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music at the Library, featuring a performance of Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34—a masterpiece known for its depth, drama, and lyrical beauty. This profound work will be performed by distinguished musicians from the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, each contributing their unique artistry to this unforgettable musical experience.

Have you ever come across a news story or an image on social media and felt unsure about its authenticity? Do you want to learn how to differentiate between truth and deception in a world overflowing with information? Join us for this exciting and valuable workshop and competition!

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Qatar National Library has launched a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to the "Librarians for Libraries" program, which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual sessions covering a variety of topics. This session introduces librarians to the fundamentals of Power BI and highlights its significance as a powerful data visualization and business intelligence tool.

Calling all children aged 7 to 14! Join us for an enchanting storytime experience, where captivating tales and delightful stories come to life. Let’s embark on an unforgettable journey of imagination and wonder together!

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Qatar National Library has launched a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones. Join us to nurture their love for stories and create cherished memories together!

Join acclaimed journalist P. Sainath for a two-day workshop on documenting environmental history through oral narratives. Learn how to conduct impactful interviews, capture community perspectives on ecological change, and preserve grassroots knowledge. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will explore ethical storytelling, archival techniques and strategies for amplifying local voices in environmental discourse. Ideal for journalists, researchers and historians, this workshop equips attendees with practical skills to document environmental transformations and advocate for sustainable futures.

Calling all children aged 7 to 14! Join us for an enchanting storytime experience, where captivating tales and delightful stories come to life. Let’s embark on an unforgettable journey of imagination and wonder together!

Join us for a special lecture by renowned journalist and rural affairs expert P. Sainath. Sainath will examine the deepening agrarian crisis against the backdrop of widening economic disparities, drawing on his decades of grassroots reporting and advocacy.

Unleash your creativity and join us for an exciting session of craft-making and art creation!

Unlock your imagination and step into The Ideas Factory! This fun and interactive workshop introduces young writers to the exciting world of storytelling.

We are pleased to invite you to join our new lecture series exploring the rich and multifaceted history of the Gulf region. In this inaugural session, Maryam Al-Mutawa, Head of Collection Access at the Heritage Library, will introduce the central themes of the series. This will be followed by a lecture by Dr. Allen Fromherz, Professor of Gulf History and Mediterranean History and Director of the Middle East Studies Center at Georgia State University, which will focus on the historical significance of the Gulf as a center of global activity prior to the discovery of oil. The lecture will also shed light on the many unique aspects of Gulf culture, trade and society over thousands of years.

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Qatar National Library has launched a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

Calling all children aged 7 to 14! Join us for an enchanting storytime experience, where captivating tales and delightful stories come to life. Let’s embark on an unforgettable journey of imagination and wonder together!

Join noted archivist Anita Burdett for a two-day immersive workshop on archival collections and oral history best practices. Participants will explore methods for preserving historical documents, managing digital archives and conducting ethical oral history interviews. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, attendees will learn strategies for organizing collections, ensuring accessibility and maintaining authenticity. Ideal for researchers, historians and archivists, this workshop offers practical tools to enhance archival work and storytelling. Gain insights from an expert and refine your approach to preserving the past for future generations.