Past Events

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.

Las Cumbres Observatory is a unique network of robotic telescopes used for scientific and educational projects by thousands of people around the world. In this workshop, we will talk about some of the scientific discoveries that have come from the observatory, including the detection of the first-ever kilonova astronomical event.

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! 

Each country has its own cuisine that reflects its traditions and social and cultural influences, so every country has its own national dishes. Join us for a cooking demonstration on Instagram Live with Rasha Isbeetan, who will show you how to make a special coffee dessert. We welcome everyone, including beginners and interested chefs, and please feel free to browse our cooking ebooks, such as classic home dessert and dessert station books.

This panel discussion will explore the topic of a sustainable and successful open access future in Qatar and the region. The panel discussion is part of the Library’s Open Access Week program.

This program aims to help researchers in the field of literature to explore the Library's different print and online resources that they can use in their studies. 

Spend a fun-filled time with reading, music movement and activities with your little ones.

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 the Arabic Book Club for a virtual book discussion. We will discuss Be Okay, by Aisha Alomran. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk. You can now visit the library's building directly to borrow one. 

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.