Past Events

Claude Debussy and Gabriel Fauré were two of the most influential French composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this month's Philharmonic at the Library, we will hear a selection of their string quartets.

Make clothes for your new baby with expert Ghaya Salah in this workshop organized by the Library for mothers.

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

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!

Your signature is extremely important. By signing official documents, you are accepting the legal responsibilities that follow. Therefore, it is critical that you know the rights and obligations related to your signature.  

The Library is pleased to invite you to an evening with Dutch author Tessa Kollen. She will read from her latest novel De Mentor (“The Counselor”) and be available for a Q & A session afterward. The book is a murder mystery set at an international school and highlights several aspects of expat life. This event is organized in collaboration with the Dutch Speaking Association in Doha.

Join us for Storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In January, we will read stories on the theme of light and make up our own together.

Bring your little ones to the Children's Library for a fun-filled morning of reading, music, movement and activities together.

The Library, in collaboration with Georgetown University in Qatar and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, is pleased to invite you to discuss the book Contemporary Arab Society, by intellectual and novelist Halim Barakat. The book introduces a systematic social analysis of Arab society and looks for ways to deal with the dilemmas of diversity and socio-political integration within Arab countries.