Past Events

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Korean beauty products are highly influential in the global beauty market. Min-Kyung, entrepreneur and founder of Pida Beauty, will tell us what makes Korean beauty different and why its products are so popular.

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Alice is a 3D programming platform that supports the creation of video games and animations. It allows you to create fantasy worlds on your computer while learning programming concepts at the same time.

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Struggling to think of a dissertation topic? Hitting a dead end with your research methodology? Emotionally and mentally drained because you can’t find the information you need for your research?Postgraduate work is tough, but with a little help from your fellow PhD students, you can survive it. Our informal postgraduate peer support network (P2SN) for aspiring and current postgraduate students is an opportunity to exchange information and knowledge, share expertise, and provide each other intellectual and emotional support.

In Arabic and English
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Join our film Club and Lean how to watch films from a filmmaker’s prospective.

In Arabic
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What is BUJO and why are people doing it? Learn the basics of BUJO, or Bullet Journaling, and find out how you can use BUJO to plan your time, track your habits and accomplish your goals.

In Arabic and English
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Claude Debussy and Gabriel Fauré were two of the most influential French composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this month's Philharmonic at the Library, we will hear a selection of their string quartets.

In Arabic and English
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Make clothes for your new baby with expert Ghaya Salah in this workshop organized by the Library for mothers.

In Arabic and 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 important, kids have fun playing. Come to the Chess Club to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.

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Join us to discover and explore the Library's various online resources for middle school and high school students, including research tools, ebooks, audiobooks and periodicals.

In Arabic and English
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Join this casual gathering of knitters and crocheters every Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM to work on projects and share skills in a friendly atmosphere. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies and projects or borrow the Library’s needles and yarn. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners who are interested in learning. Be sure to check out our collection of books on knitting and crochet while you’re here!