Past Events

Calling all children aged 7 to 10! Join us for an enchanting story time experience, where captivating tales and delightful stories come to life. Let’s embark on an unforgettable journey of imagination and wonder together! 

Does your child love drawing, coloring, and bringing their imagination to life? Join us every Monday at the Children’s Library for “Creative Kids”, where fun and creativity come alive!

Qatar National Library, in its capacity as the IFLA Regional Center forPreservation and Conservation for Arab Countries and the Middle East, announcesthe launch of a series of online training courses for professionals working inlibraries, archives and documentary heritage institutions. The training will beconducted in Arabic only. Dr. Abdelhamid Salah Al-Sharif, an internationalexpert with over 15 years of experience in disaster risk management andemergency response in the heritage sector, will be conducting the trainingcourses.

Join us in this workshop which is presented in collaboration with the Qatar National Cyber Security Agency and aims to raise participants’ awareness of the importance of protecting their personal data in the digital world, while highlighting potential risks that may threaten their privacy. 

This workshop is a continuation of the lecture “Historical Writing: From Law and the Sea to the Archive” and is part of the “Qatar Contemporary History” series. It aims to move the methodological discussion to a practical level, enabling participants to engage directly with historical sources related to Qatar’s history.   The workshop focuses on analyzing legal, maritime, and archival documents—such as contracts, debt records, and court documents—as entry points for writing a social and economic history of Qatar, and for situating local experiences within their wider Gulf and regional contexts.   The workshop also includes hands-on exercises in which participants analyze selected documentary materials and draft short narrative texts, strengthening their skills in historical research and academic writing, in line with the objectives of the Contemporary History of Qatar series.   * Workshop participants will receive an electronic certificate of attendance.  

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones. Join us to nurture their love for stories and create cherished memories together!

We are delighted to invite you to a lecture by Dr. Fahad Bishara, Associate Professor of History at the University of Virginia and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, as part of the Qatar Contemporary History series.

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a fun and engaging way to improve focus, think strategically and spark creativity. Join us for a weekly, informal chess gathering at the Library open to all ages and skill levels! 

Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month for an open meetup, welcoming anyone who wants to learn, practice, or exchange languages. Connect with native speakers and fellow learners, improve your skills, and gain confidence in a friendly, multicultural space.

Discover how you can turn your ideas in business and entrepreneurship into reality! Join us for this practical session to explore the integrated resources we provide at Qatar National Library, tailored for entrepreneurs and startups. This session will give you the opportunity to access our databases which designed to support you in developing and expanding your project.