Past Events

Chess Club
In English
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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.
Strategies to Prompt Early Childhood Speech
In Arabic
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Many young children under the age of 4 have difficulty using language, initiating spontaneous communication, or even combining two or more words when communicating. In this session, we will explore some strategies to stimulate communication and lead our children from being solely responders to communication initiators.
Cup of Coffee: What You Need to Know to Study Abroad in the UK
In Arabic
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Cup of coffee is a monthly program in which we interview guests about different societal issues. This month, we are hosting Abdulaziz Khalid Musa, author of the book Students' Guide to Study in the UK, who will talk about his book and share important information that students need to know when planning to study in the UK. 
The Art of Songwriting
In English
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How does a song become a song? The music that we stream and listen to on the radio might be perceived as works created solely by the natural intuition of artists, but in reality, there is a roadmap to most music. This workshop will walk through the process of songwriting. Professional musicians will serve as guides, exploring popular music. Led by members of the United States Air Forces Central Band, participants actively engage in this unique experience aimed at exploring the cultures and traditions that define us as part of the Qatar-US Year of Culture 2021.
New to the Library?
In Arabic
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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 hear 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! 
Cancelled - Recycling Your Materials at Home
In Arabic
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We are sorry to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, we were not able to conduct the "Recycling Your Materials at Home" event scheduled for 6 June 2021. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Summertime with Storytime
In English
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Looking for some summertime adventure for your child? Join us for a fun and exciting virtual storytime in English every Sunday. Kids with unique abilities are welcome! 
Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup
In Arabic and English
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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! 
Productive Researcher Series: Content and Critical Discourse Analysis
In English
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In the second season of the Productive Researcher Series, we will focus on research methodologies. We will bring experts from around the world to discuss on most commonly used research methodologies. In this session, we will discuss content and critical discourse analysis. Special guest Dr. Jairo Lugo-Ocando, Director of Executive and Graduate Education at Northwestern University in Qatar, will share his expertise on content analysis. 
Coding in Everyday Life
In Arabic, with English Interpretation
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We are always using technology in its different facets in our daily lives. Do you ever wonder how these technologies manage to do what they do? You might have wondered how a certain technology can work better and be improved according to your needs. Maybe you also thought about learning coding or computing, but were hesitant because you don't have the background.