Past Events

Learn how to make your very first device using Arduino! This workshop for beginners will teach you the basics of Arduino, which opens a world of possibilities for you to tap into your innovative side.

Do you want to become a storyteller? Do you know the secrets to performing a story reading? Join us in this fun workshop to mark World Children's Day and discover the skills that will make you a great storyteller!

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. Come to the Chess Club to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.

Join us to discover and explore the Library's various online resources for middle school and high school students, including research tools, ebooks, audiobooks and periodicals.

Join this casual gathering of knitters and crocheters every Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM to work on projects and share skills in a friendly atmosphere. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies and projects or borrow the Library’s needles and yarn. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners who are interested in learning. Be sure to check out our collection of books on knitting and crochet while you’re here!

In 2019, developments in culture, architecture and creative technology prompt us to revisit the evolving nature of art and the public realm in fast-developing cities. Join us as part of the Qatar British Festival's "Reading the City" program, in which FutureEverything’s Creative Director, Irini Papadimitriou, will host a panel discussion exploring different perspectives on public art and its relevance today. 

This practical session aims to teach the basics of how to search the wide variety of databases offered by the Library. We'll learn how to search using filters, Boolean operators, modifiers and keywords.

The Library, in collaboration with the Kanasha initiative, is pleased to invite you to participate in the Art of Improvising Public Speech Competition, to be held in December 2019 to mark the celebration of International Arabic Language Day on 18 December.

Learn how to make your very first device using Arduino! This workshop for beginners will teach you the basics of Arduino, which opens a world of possibilities for you to tap into your innovative side.

Bookshare is an online database for people with print disabilities. It provides audiobooks, read-along books, DAISY talking books, and braille and large-font books. You can customize your reading experience with ebooks in formats that work according to your needs. This event will help you find resources on Bookshare; the latter part of the program will teach you how to register for membership. Bookshare account registration is every Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.