Past Events

The Heritage Library at Qatar National Library is hosting a special lecture by renowned Turkish travel writer Seymen Bozaslan, who has retraced the footsteps of 17th-century Ottoman explorer Evliya Çelebi.Over several years, Bozaslan visited every location within the borders of Turkiye mentioned in Çelebi’s monumental travelogue, the Seyahatnâme, creating a unique dialogue between past and present. His recent book blends Çelebi’s historical accounts with contemporary observations and striking photography, inviting audiences to reflect on how landscapes, cultures, and communities evolve over time.

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to the "Librarians for Libraries" program, which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through virtual sessions covering a variety of topics.

Join us for a delightful Storytime hosted by the children's storyteller Rehab Salha! Enjoy enchanting stories brought to life with a captivating puppet show demonstration. 

Unleash your inner designer with Canva, a user-friendly online platform for creating beautiful graphics, posters, resumes and more. In this session, participants will learn the basics of Canva, including how to create an account, use templates and design a project from scratch. Whether you're preparing a social media post, a flyer or a digital presentation, this hands-on workshop will build your visual literacy and design confidence.

Qatar National Library invites you to the LiteracyEssentials@QNL series of events, which aim to foster lifelong learning by enhancing library skills, information and digital literacy, and basic research skills.

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? We have launched a new mentorship program featuring some of the brightest minds and leaders from Education City and its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions in Qatar.

Book Chat is a series designed to provide a welcoming and inclusive space where readers can connect, exchange ideas and explore their shared passion for books.

We invite young learners aged 11 to 14 to join us for a fun-filled summer experience of discovery and hands-on exploration in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our summer camp is thoughtfully designed to spark scientific curiosity and foster creative thinking.

The Library is pleased to host its sixth Summer Camp for Children and Young Adults offering many exciting activities. Please click on the links below to view details of each session and to register. 

We're 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.