Past Events

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.

Find inspiration as library directors from Qatar and Russia share their influential international collaborations, specialized areas of research and programming, successful shifts in services during COVID, and more.

This session presents current APA Style (7th edition) guidelines, including general considerations, in-text citations and reference lists. Whether you're using APA style for the first time or looking to refresh your skills, this session aims to improve your understanding of the required conventions.

In collaboration with Qatar Career Development Center, this session helps you identify your professional interests and identify the capabilities you possess to reach your desired profession.