Past Events

Dear guests,

Some of the Library’s events and workshops will continue to be offered online until further notice. About 24 hours before the event, a librarian will send you the link you can use to attend. 

حلقة الكتابة الإبداعية للكبار
In English
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Join this virtual creative writing workshop via Microsoft Teams to have some fun with a range of writing tasks and prompts. You’ll get support as you write and the chance to meet other writers. Whatever your experience, come along and get writing!
ورشة "اسأل أخصائي المعلومات" لليافعين
In English
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One of our young adults' librarians will be live for one hour to answer any question you have related to our resources, services and Library-related matters. This session is open to all middle and high school students and will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. 
وقت القصة على الإنترنت
In Arabic
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Join us for storytime every Monday in October, when we will read stories and make up our own together. This event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
طوّر مهاراتك البحثية في مجال العلوم الاجتماعية
In Arabic
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In this workshop, you will learn the basics of social science research to help you develop your skills to be able to start your research. The workshop will include an overview of academic writing, content, ethics and methods of research. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
الحفظ والصيانة في ظل جائحة فيروس كوفيد-19: الدروس المستفادة والتخطيط المستقبلي
In Arabic
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused the most critical global health catastrophe of the century and became the most challenging event that humanity has faced since World War II. In addition to its impact on the health of people worldwide, this pandemic has had catastrophic consequences for the global economy and affected the operation of businesses and organizations worldwide, including memory and cultural institutions. In this webinar, we will explore the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on libraries and museums, concentrating on the challenges that affected the management, preservation and conservation of their collections. Furthermore, we will highlight the importance of future planning for safeguarding collections by implementing preventive conservation policies and practices.
حلقة الحياكة والكروشيه الأسبوعية عن بُعد
In Arabic and English
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Join our Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup to share experiences, information and more. Show us what you’re working on every Thursday in October from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Everyone is welcome, including beginners and those who want to learn. Grab your yarn and needles and let’s chat! The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
نادي الروايات الإنجليزية - اللقاء الشهري
In English
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Join the English Fiction Book Club for a virtual book discussion of Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn. In this psychological thriller, a troubled reporter returns to her hometown to cover a series of murders. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
دعم أطفال التوحد باستخدام الوسائل البصرية
In Arabic
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Visual supports are non-verbal ways for children with autism spectrum disorder to communicate their needs and make sense of the world around them. This online training will introduce you to the different types of visual schedules and the importance of using these schedules, as well as ways to use them effectively at home. The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
نادي الشطرنج
In Arabic and English
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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.
الاستفادة القصوى من الخدمات الإلكترونية للمكتبة
In English
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Take 30 minutes and join us for a brief orientation about the Library's online services for adults. You'll be introduced to our various online services and how you can maximize your online Library experience. The session will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.