Past Events

Audiovisual documents such as films, radio and television programs, and audio and video recordings contain the primary records of the 20th and 21st centuries.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Qatar, the French Embassy in Qatar is organizing an exhibition showcasing an exclusive selection of photographs.

If you are writing a research paper in Arabic, QNL has organized a​​ series of academic Arabic writing consultations to help you. Join these consultations to hone your academic Arabic writing skills and learn some important insights that could be helpful in your research journey.

This is an introductory lecture that comes within the framework of a series of seminars on the archival and document collections preserved in the Heritage Library at Qatar National Library.

The digital age has made it easy for everyone to create media. We always don’t always know who created something, why they created it and if it’s credible. This makes it difficult to learn and teach media literacy. Nonetheless, media literacy is an essential skill in today’s digital age. Join our program to learn the basics of media literacy and its importance.

Disinformation and misinformation have become so common in the media today; moreover fake news has become more common with the increased use of social media. Unlike mass media, documentaries uncover what lies behind the "coverage".

In this workshop, the Library is hosting the Qatari artist Ms Fatima Al Nuaimi to work with participants on creating their own football fan's hat with the theme of the Qatar World Cup 2022™.

Join us for Storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Are you a new Library member or just haven’t visited us in a while?

The Palestinian dabkeh is considered one of the most important traditional dances in Palestine. Join us to learn about the dabkeh and also the Palestinian mawal (an Arabic genre of music).