Past Events

Join us to celebrate Qatar National Sports Day and learn new techniques in art. Using paint on canvas, use your imagination to draw your favorite sport or stadium in Qatar. This is a great opportunity for children ages 8 to 11 to explore their creative side in a fun environment.

The global pandemic has reversed the development we have achieved in the last five decades and has exposed the structural inequalities and challenges communities face across the world. How are we going to develop post-covid and in the age of Anthropocene? Is there a new way forward? We are pleased to host Heriberto Tapia, one of the lead authors of the latest Human Development Report, to discuss the Human Development Report 2020. This event is in partnership with AYCM Qatar, the UN Development Programme and the Swedish Embassy in Qatar.

Having trouble with your math or science homework? We are happy to continue to help!

Join our Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup to share experiences, information and more. Show us what you’re working on! Everyone is welcome, including beginners and those who want to learn. Grab your yarn and needles and let’s chat! The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

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.

Start 2021 right with exercise and activity! Join our librarians for a fun-filled session of healthy activities. We'll start with some warmup stretches and exercises, then do some light cardio routines using your own body weight.

Developing successful habits can be challenging, but the Library has got you covered. In this series of seminars, you'll develop skills, tips, tricks and habits that will take you to the next level in your academic life. 

What is the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy? How the pandemic is reshaping the business environment? Join us to learn more about the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) forecast about the impact of coronavirus pandemic on different economies and a variety of sectors. Agathe Demarais, the Global Forecasting Director at EIU, will provide insights into business, economic and political developments worldwide. This analysis can benefit economic strategists, researchers, and anyone interested in business and economics.

The Library strongly believes in the importance of preserving the family to ensure the development of society. In cooperation with the Qatar Social Work Foundation, we are hosting a lecture to sheds light on the role of the foundation in enabling the community and promoting family issues, and the services it offers.

When will my child utter his first word? Is my child's language development in line with her age ? What is the cause of my child's speech delay? We will answer these questions and many more in our lecture today with speech pathologist Eman Darwish.