Past Events

The organizing committee of this conference invites paper submissions for an interdisciplinary gathering dedicated to exploring the emergence, development and practice of public history in the Middle East. 

We invite plant lovers, urban gardening enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the environment and sustainability to join our monthly gathering. Whether you are a beginner, experienced, or eager to learn, we meet on the last Saturday of each month at the Library to share knowledge, exchange tips, connect with others, and take part in a variety of gardening activities.

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Our mentorship program features some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

Join us for a remarkable musical evening at Qatar National Library, where the enchanting theremin leads you on a timeless journey, blending creativity and innovation in an unforgettable experience.

Join us for this workshop with Sam Meekings, author of Wonder and Loss: A Practical Memoir for Writing about Grief, and discover how writing can become a path to healing. Together, we will explore how words can help us process grief, preserve cherished memories, and build resilience. Through guided prompts, practical exercises, and techniques from his book, participants will learn to transform personal experiences of loss into meaningful creative expression.Sam Meekings is an acclaimed British writer and a widely cited Creative Writing scholar. His first novel, Under Fishbone Clouds—about the collision between myth and history in modern China—was called "a poetic evocation of the country and its people" by The New York Times. He has received an Authors Foundation award from the Society of Authors, and his work has been featured on the BBC website, in The Independent, on Arena on Radio 1, and in National Geographic. He currently is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Northwestern University in Qatar.

Have you ever been frustrated with your web search results? We've all been there! In this 45-minute session, you will learn some basic web search skills you need to have to search better and get relevant results. Join us and see how easy it is to search the web more effectively!

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

We're pleased to invite you to visit and explore Qatar National Library. Our staff are happy to give you a tour highlighting the Library’s services and resources.

Join us with author Sam Meekings, who will discuss his new book Wonder and Loss: A Practical Memoir for Writing about Grief.   Blending personal story with a raw and honest account of his journey through grief, the book is interwoven with a practical guide to writing. It explores how writing can help us process grief, preserve precious memories, and rediscover ourselves. This Conversation is moderated by Dr. Amal Al-Malki.

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