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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.