Past Events

Are you looking for practical ways to help children develop strong reading skills and a lasting love of books from an early age?

Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed every stage of academic writing. This two-day online series will explore how tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini Notebook, and Perplexity can be used, while also highlighting their limitations, emphasizing critical thinking and offering clear guidance on how to produce publication-ready research papers.

Join us for a Book Chat session with Qatari author Ali Al-Naama, who will share his experience as a writer publishing in English and exploring different genres, a path still uncommon in the region's literary landscape.

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 build confidence in a friendly, multicultural space.

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! 

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!

Designed by women for women, this series offers practical skills for life and work. Through interactive sessions on personal finance, artificial intelligence, and critical thinking, participants will gain practical knowledge to make informed decisions, build confidence, and connect with other women in a supportive learning environment. All sessions will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. You can attend one or all of the sessions. 

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

Qatar National Library, in collaboration with the Embassy of Colombia in Qatar, welcomes Colombian composer, pianist, and singer Oriana da Marte for a special Book Chat session exploring the connection between literature and music through Gabriel García Márquez’s renowned novel One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The East India Company represented an early form of British influence in the Gulf region through trade routes extending across the Arabian Gulf, which formed close links with British–Indian trade networks. The Company’s activities helped shape the tools of British influence in the Gulf through the use of trade and the conclusion of maritime treaties.