Past Events

Readings From Our Manuscript Collection: Patterns of Exchange Between Scholars of the Prophet's Biography
In Arabic
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In this session, guest lecturer Dr. Abdul Razzaq Marzouk will discuss the notable manuscript Arrawdo Al-Unuf wal Mashra'i Arrawi, by Abu Al-Qassim Abdul-Rahman bin Abdillah Assohaili Al-Maligie (d. 581 AH/1185 CE), which was commented on by Al-Hafiz Moqlatay Al-Masry (d. 762 AH/1361 CE) in his book Al Zahro Al-Bassim [Smiling Rose].
IELTS Orientation for Young Adults: Listening and Reading
In English
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Wondering how to prepare for your IELTS exam? Join the British Council's IELTS orientation sessions, where you will meet our IELTS experts who will let you know what happens during the test and how you can prepare for the different subtests. You will also learn test-taking tips and techniques. This session will be about the listening and reading modules of the test and will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 
Fear and Its Impact on Mental Health
In Arabic
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We are happy to collaborate with Dr. Hanan Hassan Eissa Abd al-Thaher to present this program on the effects of fear and stressful emotions on our mental and physical health. This program will explore how to maintain mental health in a world full of stress. This event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
New to the Library?
In English
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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!
Online Storytime for Children
In Arabic
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Join us for online storytime every Monday. We will read stories and make up our own together. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 
Ask a Young Adults Librarian
In English
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One of our young adults librarians will be live for one hour to answer any question you have related to our resources, services and Library-related matters. This session is open to all middle and high school students and will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 
How to Access Popular Magazines, Newspapers and Comic Books
In English
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Want to learn more about the world around you? Join this session to learn more about how you can access popular magazines, newspapers and comic books from around the globe using your Library membership.
Visual Programming with Scratch
In Arabic
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This three-day session will introduce young people with autism spectrum to the concept of programming using visual programming tools. The sessions will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 
Research 101 for Middle and High School Students
In English
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This session will introduce students in grades 6 to 12 to the many resources that the Library offers to support their learning and research needs. The session will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 
Brilliant Me and My Feelings
In English
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Teach your children valuable life skills at your kitchen table in this free interactive and engaging online session developed specifically for children ages 5 to 7.