Past Events

Qatar National Day Wikithon
In English
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Have fun editing articles and topics on Wikipedia that are related to Qatar, including history, geography and more. We'll have an introductory presentation on how to edit pages on Wikipedia and the main principles of editing Wikipedia.
Qatar Through My Five Senses
In Arabic
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Let's spend the most beautiful time with our friend Wanees. We will laugh, have fun and learn through Qatar National Day activities using our five senses.
Virtual Knitting and Crochet Meetup
In Arabic and English
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The virtual knitting and crochet circle meetup for the month of December will teach you how to crochet the flag of Qatar.
Sheikh Jassim's Poetic Diwan
In Arabic
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In this program, we will explore the poetic diwan of Sheikh Jassim, the Founder of Qatar, and the different themes that prevail in his poems, including religion, politics, courage and power. 
Happy Eating From Qatar
In Arabic
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Each peoples' cuisine reflects its traditions and social and cultural influences, so every country has its own national dishes. Join us for an Instagram Live cooking demonstration with Rasha Isbeetan, who will show us how to create chicken kabsa, a traditional Qatari dish, in celebration of Qatar National Day.
Capture Beautiful Qatar
In Arabic and English
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We invite children and young adults ages 7 to 18 to share with us their photos of the most beautiful landmarks in Qatar.
Qatar's Initiatives to Protect the Arabic Language
In Arabic
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In this lecture, we will cover the efforts that Qatar is undertaking to protect and maintain the Arabic language. We'll shed the light on the different aspects that the state upholds to maintain Arabic as its official language, including initiatives in the educational, media and legal sectors, as well as other key areas.
Promoting Qatari Heritage Through Social Media With Turath Lawal
In Arabic
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In this talk with the owner of the Turath Lawal Instagram account, we will discuss the significance of preserving Qatari heritage through social media.
Cancelled - Robot Showcase: Traditional Dance
In Arabic
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We are sorry to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the "Robot Showcase: Traditional Dance" event scheduled for 15 December 2020 has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
New to the Library?
In English
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Are you a new Library member or just haven’t visited us in a while? Join us for an introductory session about Library membership. You’ll hear about your benefits and responsibilities as a member, get information about our borrowing policies and how to use our self-borrowing stations, and learn how to find books and other resources in our collections. Sign up and start getting the most out of your membership!