Past Events

Join us for Storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In November, we will read stories about India and the Far East.

The United Nations has designated 27 October as the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage aimed at building global awareness of the urgency and importance of preserving audiovisual materials such as sound recordings and moving images. These are among the most vulnerable types of heritage materials, due to the use of rapidly deteriorating materials in the construction of carriers and the impending obsolescence of playback machines, particularly for materials recorded on magnetic tape. A great deal of effort and care is required in order to preserve the marvelous 20th-century accomplishments of Arab cinema, television, radio and music industries for future generations. Dedicated to the safeguarding of cultural heritage, and in cooperation with UCL – Qatar and the British Library-Qatar Foundation Partnership, the Library cordially invites you to an evening to celebrate the unique audiovisual heritage of Qatar and the Middle East. We will discuss the importance and urgency of audiovisual preservation on a large scale in the hope of finding collaborative solutions by building on shared experience and expertise.

Join the Library and Education USA for this session to learn more about pursuing education abroad and get started with your plan to study in the US.

When feathers and colors speak and civilizations unite to draw one painting, anything is possible. We invite you to join artists Jomon Jose and William B. Aresgado Jr. in an educational and fun workshop to create a painting of Qatar and India.

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.

We cordially invite you to visit the Gulf Architecture Exhibition, which the Library is organizing in collaboration with Liverpool University’s School of Architecture and Ibrahim Jaidah, CEO and Chief Architect, Arab Engineering Bureau.

Join us for the opening ceremony of an exciting, major exhibition entitled "Qatar, India and the Gulf: History, Culture and Society”, which examines 4,600 years of connections between India, Qatar, and the Gulf. This exhibition forms part of the ongoing Qatar India 2019 Year of Culture. The opening ceremony will include talks, followed by a performance by members of Qatar’s Mappila community from Kerala.

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 Chess Club to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.

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!

These talks will be held every Wednesday during October to complement the Gulf Architecture Month conference and exhibition on different aspects and dimensions of architecture past and present in the region. On 30 October, Professor Ali Abd Alraouf will talk about "Heritage, Architecture and Urbanism as a Catalyst for City Branding: The Case of Doha, Qatar".