Past Events

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Qatar National Library is excited to launch a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City, its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

We invite you to join Sayahdeen, a series of Islamic programs designed to build a sound and balanced understanding of Islam. 

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

Are you looking for a space to share your passion for thread art? Join Creative Threads, a weekly gathering organized by a group of enthusiasts and held every Thursday morning.

This symposium focuses on historic libraries as key spaces for the production and transmission of knowledge in Islamic societies during the medieval and early modern periods. It seeks to shed light on the mechanisms through which library collections were formed and expanded, as well as the ways written culture circulated and books were used within these institutions.

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to the Librarians for Libraries program, which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual sessions covering a variety of topics.

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

Whether you're just beginning your writing journey or have years of experience, join our Writing Circle for an opportunity to connect with fellow writers in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Celebrating the strong and growing cultural ties between Qatar and Finland, this special event honors the legacy of Professor Georg August Wallin (1811–1852), the Finnish scholar and explorer whose journeys across the Arabian Peninsula helped establish one of the earliest intellectual bridges between Finland and the Arab world.

Join us for an engaging book chat workshop exploring Arab women’s literature and the diverse experiences, perspectives, and voices reflected in their writing.