Past Events

Marking the International Day of the Arabic Language, which coincides with Qatar National Day, Dr. Basma Ahmad Sidqi Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language and Literature at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, gives a lecture on the Arabic language as an integral part of our culture, and the practical efforts of Qatar to enhance a sense of belonging to, pride in and preservation of the language.

Join us in this workshop to learn Arabic creative writing skills and how to enrich Arabic texts with content that is attractive to readers. This workshop focuses on techniques for writing short stories, and their impact on readers.

Qatar National Library, in collaboration with Little Thinking Minds, is pleased to announce the Sports Information Challenge. The competition will involve children reading some short essays and then answering corresponding questions.

In the framework of the exhibition about the Algerian artist Baya Mahieddine (1931-1988), Qatar National Library, in partnership with Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, is organizing several painting workshops for adults and children.

Qatar National Library is organizing Qatari Story Time, allowing children and families of all nationalities to listen to the most beautiful Qatari stories and learn about Qatari identity and culture.

Qatar National Library is organizing Qatari Story Time, allowing children and families to listen to the most beautiful Qatari stories and learn about Qatari identity and culture.

Have you ever played Al-Sabba or Al-Qays before? Celebrate Qatar National Day and join us to learn about and play a selection of fun-filled, traditional Qatari games. 

An online symposium on the theme of the “Illicit Circulation and Laundering of National and Oriental Cultural Goods in the World of Art,” will be held on 8 December, under the aegis of HeRMA laboratory from the University of Poitiers, in partnership with Qatar National Library and L'association Terres d'Orient [The Lands of the Orient Association]. 

Have you ever played Al-Sabba or Al-Qays before? Celebrate Qatar National Day and join us to learn about and play a selection of fun-filled, traditional Qatari games. 

We are 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.