Past Events

This event has been canceled due to unforeseen reasons.

In this lecture on pigments and science, we will explore the mineral pigments used in medievel Arabic and Persian manuscripts and how they relate to early Arabic science.

Microsoft Excel is the most common spreadsheet program and has many useful capabilities. It can also be frustrating for users. If you're struggling with Excel or want to find out how you can get more out of the program, join us in this workshop that will give you more insight on how to avoid common mistakes in Excel.

Design and create a small bag to keep your precious items in, and remember, there are no limits to what you can create!

Smart cities are rising to meet the challenges of rapid urban development. Learn how smart cities are adjusting technologically and culturally to the demands of growing populations.

Join Qatari writer and artist Lina Al Aali to discuss her book Desert Rose. Children will learn how to summarize the idea of a story and how to draw and paint in six easy steps.

Women have had a pioneering role in the renaissance of the Qatari community. In this event, we will highlight some achievements of Qatari women. They will share their success stories, including volunteer initiatives and achievements in literature, education and business leadership. The moderator of the event is Dr. Latifa Al Darwish, CEO of Itlaq, a project management company, and author of a job guidebook for Qatari women. The distinguished guests are:

In partnership with the Library, Teach For Qatar fellows and alumni will present their inspirational experiences and stories of working in schools. Teach for Qatar is an NGO that aims to develop quality education in Qatar by empowering young talent to become transformational leaders in classrooms, schools and the community.

In our full-day event commemorating International Women’s Day, we will celebrate the creative power of women in the Islamic art of the book. Calligraphy, illumination, miniature painting – the art of the book is the most fundamental element of Islamic art and is highly regarded throughout the world. Although there is a growing body of research on its origin and development in general, little is still known about the role women played in the evolution of Islamic book art.

Mothers and daughters, join weaving expert Gaya Salah to learn how to create lovely fabric pieces using wool yarn.