Past Events

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a wonderful way to improve focus and flex those creative muscles and, most importantly, kids have fun playing the game.

In our Parenting Book Club, we discuss several important and current topics on parenting and upbringing. In this session, we will be discussing the book "The Joy of My Life" by Dr. Hadeel Al-Faras, Developmental Pediatric Consultant. Ghaya Salah, Educational and Family Advisor, will join the session. The Library has a few copies of the book available for borrowing from the User Services Desk.

This session aims to introduce researchers to the intermediate and advanced statistical methods in SPSS. Researchers will get hands-on training in advanced survey analysis that includes the following topics: Prerequisites, Basic Knowledge of SPSS, Data Entry and Data Management.

Join us in the second series of the QNL Engage Podcast "The Role of Libraries in Promoting Mental Health Awareness" 

To plant a seed and grow the love of reading in your child, encourage them to join the Najem Es’hail Book Club in English this September. We will have one session per week for three weeks. The sessions are both educational and fun for children, and we encourage your child to attend all three sessions to reap the maximum benefits.

Join us in this event to celebrate the traditional values and unique cultural identity of the Philippines. This event is held in collaboration between the Library, the Philippine Embassy-Cultural Envoy and the Philippine International School-Qatar.

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a wonderful way to improve focus and flex those creative muscles and, most importantly, kids have fun playing the game.

Join this session and explore the amazing electronic collection available for young readers on the Library’s website. The collection is available to you any day of the week, any time of day, and includes audiobooks, read-alongs, games, puzzles, printouts and more. To ensure you get the maximum benefit from this session, please have your membership information available. If you do not have a membership yet, please register here .

Join this exciting challenge and win an iPad! If you are aged 13 years old or above, we're excited to see your creativity in summarizing the latest book you've read in a 1-minute video. To ensure the best chance of winning, please adhere to the following guidelines....

As part of Qatar Reads' "One Book, One Doha" campaign, Qatar National Library has unveiled a new exhibition which delves into the captivating story of Hayy Bin Yaqdhan, and how he grew up alone on a deserted island.