Past Events

UNESCO and the Library are organizing a regional conference, "Supporting Documentary Heritage Preservation in the Arab Region," on 1 – 2 December 2019. The conference aims to strengthen collaboration between memory institutions and conservation practitioners in the region and to present the findings of the Library and UNESCO survey on documentary heritage in the Arab region conducted in May 2019.

Sewing is one of the oldest professions, starting with a simple needle and thread through the development of the modern sewing machine. By using machine to sew fabric and other materials together with thread, people could make better, less expensive clothing. Join us every Saturday in November to create your own standard skirt and take your sewing skills from beginning to professional in one month with creator Nada Jabber Al Ani.

November is National Novel Writing Month. Register at www.nanowrimo.org then join us each Saturday morning in November for encouragement. Now that you've written your draft, what's next? Join us to learn the steps to get your book published from a Hamad Bin Khalifa Press representative. This session will be held in Arabic with English interpretation provided.

Brain teasers are not only fun, but they help you build logical thinking skills and keep your brain healthy and strong as well. We’ll have a selection of these mind puzzles on display for you to challenge yourself.

Join our Coding Club and challenge yourself to learn the basics of programming.

In the Digital Age, data surrounds us, nowhere more so than in our cities. What kind of stories can urban data tell about a city and its citizens, workers and visitors? During the Qatar British Festival at the Library, Naho Matsuda’s artwork Every Thing Every Time will draw on data streams generated by the many things and events that happen each day in this city. Visit the artwork at the Library to see poetry is written in real-time and revealed on a mesmerizing mechanical display. 

The stories of Hamda and Cinderella are very much alike, with similar characters, plots and a remarkably similar ending, which remains a favorite for many. Their stories have captured the imagination of generations and raised many questions in the minds of little children throughout the ages.

The Library and Qatar Foundation Community Development are partnering to celebrate the 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of modern India. Dr. Faisal Davji, Director of the Asian Studies Centre at Oxford University, will deliver a lecture on Gandhi's ingenious idea of non-violence and how it is still relevant today. 

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!