Past Events

Join us in a concert with the members from the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, who will perform compositions from North and South America. 

This session will helps you develop the right tone and voice to effectively deliver your presentations. The workshop is presented by voice coach Lubaba Youssef.

Thinking is a mental process that is important in developing the capabilities of the individual and society. Join this workshop to learn more about the characteristics of the creative and critical thinking processes.

The Library, as the IFLA Preservation and Conservation Regional Center for Arab Countries and the Middle East, is organizing a four-day training course in the archives management in cultural institutions. The course includes the theoretical framework for managing inactive and permanent  archival collections (public and private), with examples and practical applications (the course will not deal with active records).

This panel discussion is presented as part of the Library's celebration of Qatar National Day. In this panel discussion, we will look at  Qatari youth initiatives in the area of environmental sustainability, one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

This talk will explore the evolution of depictions of Arabs in Western media from the early 20th century to the present day. Contrary to popular belief, the perception of Arabs and Islam in the Western world has not always been as contentious as it is today. The deterioration of this image is rather recent and dates back to the last quarter of the 20th century. This event will explore these stereotypes, ranging from the romantic Bedouin to the cruel fanatic, as well as the progressive re-humanization of these representations that begin after the advent of the "Arab Spring."

This talk will address the broader mental health issues in various communities and how the pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis. During the pandemic, many countries have established mental health divisions to support and cater to the needs of people. The Ministry of Public Health and Hamad Hospital set up Mental Health Infrastructure, which received nearly 36,000 calls and plans to expand further. The case is worse in conflict-ridden countries, where children and young adults were severely affected. We will also discuss the broader implications of the pandemic and post-pandemic world on mental health and how we need to address this growing crisis.

Are you a writer or an aspiring writer? Join our virtual creative writing workshops in November. Get support as you write on a range of writing prompts. Each week will feature experienced writers who will share their journeys. Whatever stage you're at, come along, and get writing!

Are you a new Library member or just haven’t visited us in a while? Join us for an introductory session about Library membership. You’ll learn about your benefits and responsibilities as a member, get information about our borrowing policies and how to use our self-borrowing stations, and learn how to find books and other resources in our collections. Sign up and start getting the most out of your membership! 

Join us for Online Storytime for Children. We will read stories and make up our own together.