Past Events

Public speaking is a useful skill, but it can also be intimidating. These two sessions will help you speak effectively in front of an audience.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart mastered many genres, and mixed ensembles of winds and strings are no exception. His Flute and Oboe Quartets date from his early 20s, and with Mozart that already means compositional maturity. The Clarinet Quintet, written two years before his death, is universally regarded as one of his masterpieces.

Looking to discover new books to read? Have a favorite you want to share? At the Young Adults Book Club, you can discuss new novels, old favorites and everything in between. Bring your book and start the conversation!

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 to 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!

In celebration of Universal Children's Day, we are hosting a practical workshop for parents to create 'Busy Bags' for their children. Busy Bags are simple, educational activities for toddlers and children, stored in bags so they're always ready. The workshop will include an overview of studies on childhood development and early literacy.

ScienceDirect is a valuable online database consisting of full-text ebooks and journals in the fields of physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, health, social sciences and the humanities. Scopus is a large abstract and citation database containing both peer-reviewed research literature and quality web sources in the same fields. Learn how to effectively use both in this interactive training session.

To honor the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the Library is proud to host the exhibition '1918: War is Over,' with the French Embassy to Qatar and the French Institute of Doha. The exhibition includes rare items from the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum.

In support of Universal Children's Day, we invite young adults to join our awareness campaign 'How to Protect Ourselves' to learn about children and young adults’ rights with trainer Zainab Al Mahmoud from the Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (AMAN).

Children should know their rights and how to stand up for themselves. In support of Universal Children's Day, Zainab Al Mahmoud of the Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center will teach children and parents about their rights and what to do if those rights are being violated.

The Library will host one of the most important and largest science competitions in Qatar. Over two days, more than 300 students from schools in Qatar will design and program robots to perform specific tasks: