Past Events

Come dive with Dana to search for pearls. We will learn about pearl diving and the history of pearling in the Gulf.

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!

As part of Qatar National Day celebrations, the Library is pleased to invite you to a lecture by Professor Yousef Al-Abdullah and Mohammed Hammam. The lecture will cover the Turkish-British conflict over Qatar under the rule of Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed (1876 – 1913) and the most important historical events of that period, including the Battle of Al Wajbah, a defining moment in the development of Qatar as a modern state.

Arabic calligraphy has a centuries-long history with deep cultural and religious roots. Enjoy the beauty and charm of Arabic calligraphy and learn this timeless art in our training workshop to continue its great tradition yourself.

How much do you know about Qatar’s past and present? Come test your knowledge and enjoy designing your own Qatari flag or medkhan, a traditional censer.

Through a series of hands-on activities, you'll learn about the Library's wide range of collections and information sources, as well as how to use the catalog to help you search more efficiently.

Through a series of hands-on activities, you'll learn about the Library's wide range of collections and information sources, as well as how to use the catalog to help you search more efficiently.

Under the theme of ‘You are the Pride of Qatar,’ the Library is pleased to host a group of successful Qataris who have excelled in education and highlight their achievements and positive effect on society. This event will shed light on their efforts to achieve their goals that make them the pride of Qatar.

Are you interested in learning more about Adobe Photoshop? If so come and participate in this exciting workshop, where you will learn some of its basic functions, including how to add graphics and manipulate, crop, resize and color-correct digital photos.

Thanks to the now-infamous 1953 conspiracy to oust Iran’s prime minister, Mohammed Mosaddeq, the prevailing wisdom is that Britain and America colluded in the Middle East. In his lecture, James Barr will challenge this assumption, arguing the opposite was in fact the case: In the quarter-century following the battle of El Alamein in 1942, Britain and America were invariably competitors and often outright rivals.