Past Events

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.

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.

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!

This lecture by the Library's Director of Historical Research, Dr. James Onley, examines the little-known history of Indian communities in the Gulf, from the earliest evidence 4,600 years ago to the present day. It will be followed by a guided tour of the "Qatar India & the Gulf" exhibition at the Library. For more about the exhibition, click here.

Do you want to create a channel on YouTube and share your videos with the world in a professional way? Would you like to learn professional video editing techniques? Learn the basics—and some secrets—of Adobe Premiere Pro CC, the ultimate program for movie editing.

Are you a breastfeeding mother who is looking for support, or an expecting mother who wishes to learn more about breastfeeding?

PowerPoint is a valuable tool for presentations and is one of the most widely used workplace programs. In this advanced workshop, you'll learn how to maximize your PowerPoint skills to create excellent presentations. 

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

Bring your little ones to the Children's Library for a fun-filled morning of reading, music, movement and activities together.

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.