Past Events

Did you know that chess improves memory, problem-solving, and IQ? It's also a wonderful way to improve focus, flex those creativity muscles, and most importantly, kids have fun playing.

Start 2021 right with exercise and activity! Join our librarians for a fun-filled session of healthy activities. We'll start with some warmup stretches and exercises, then do some light cardio routines using your own body weight.

Developing successful habits can be challenging, but the Library has got you covered. In this series of seminars, you'll develop skills, tips, tricks and habits that will take you to the next level in your academic life. 

What is the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy? How the pandemic is reshaping the business environment? Join us to learn more about the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) forecast about the impact of coronavirus pandemic on different economies and a variety of sectors. Agathe Demarais, the Global Forecasting Director at EIU, will provide insights into business, economic and political developments worldwide. This analysis can benefit economic strategists, researchers, and anyone interested in business and economics.

The Library strongly believes in the importance of preserving the family to ensure the development of society. In cooperation with the Qatar Social Work Foundation, we are hosting a lecture to sheds light on the role of the foundation in enabling the community and promoting family issues, and the services it offers.

When will my child utter his first word? Is my child's language development in line with her age ? What is the cause of my child's speech delay? We will answer these questions and many more in our lecture today with speech pathologist Eman Darwish. 

Join us for Online Storytime every Monday. We will read stories and make up our own together. The theme of the stories in February is sports. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 

Want to learn more about the world around you? Join this session to learn more about how you can access popular magazines, newspapers and comic books from around the globe using your Library membership.

To view the complete program of the forum, please click here.

How do we, as parents, master raising our children? Join us to get to know some important child rising skills, learn about the 10 principles of parenting and hear about some parenting slipups that we can all fall to. This lecture will be presented by Dr. Mamoun Mobayed, Consultant Psychiatrist, Director of Treatment and Rehabilitation Department at the Behavioral Healthcare Center, and author of several parenting books.