Past Events

Join us for Storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In February, we will read stories on the theme of the environment and make up our own together.

Qatar National Library is pleased to collaborate with Sidra Medicine to host Dr. Ahmed Hankir, creator of the Wounded Healer, an evidence-based and data-driven anti-stigma program. Dr. Hankir will present his award-winning performance tracing his recovery journey as a survivor of psychological trauma to becoming an award-winning “wounded healer."

The workshop will teach students the basics of good public speaking, as well as the skills needed to successfully debate important issues.

Join us to learn how you design your business model in just a few steps. The workshop aims to give insights into the nine aspects of the Business Model Canvas and to highlight key specialized entrepreneurial tools that support developing innovative ideas into practical business models.

Join us in the Children's Library with your little ones for an hour of fun and engaging activities about colors and shapes.

Programming is now at the center of the digital era we live in, and it's needed in many different jobs. If you are 10 to 18-year old and you enjoy programming, join our Coding Club and challenge yourself to learn the basics of programming.

Join us for a screening of the 2018 documentary Living the Change: Inspiring Stories for a Sustainable Future. The movie presents inspiring approaches to sustainable living by telling the stories of individuals who have decided to make a change. Watch the movie's trailer here.

Creative marketing is a great way to build a business, program or initiative. If you're looking for the best way to market your product or idea in a professional way, join us for a workshop by the Business Expert and Social Educational Consultant Dr. Eman Al-Failakawi on how you can achieve sustainable creative marketing effectively. This is ideal for owners of small and medium enterprises and organizers of programs and activities.

Coloring can be a soothing technique for children and parents alike. Bring your child and enjoy this fun coloring activity together.

Are you interested in exploring the kaman (Arab violin)? The Library is partnering with the Qatar Music Academy (QMA) for a series of workshops on three different Arabic instruments in January and February 2020.