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 Arabic and English
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Creative Coding is a four-session workshop for young adults to learn how to design and code with Scratch, a block-based visual programming language that's perfect for beginners.
In Arabic
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In collaboration with Radhi Al Hajri, founder of Zekreet Publishing and Distribution, we are pleased to announce a series of Arabic creative writing workshops. These sessions will aim to refine the creative writing skills of promising writers and build a strong foundation for creative tools to support local literature.
In Arabic
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Everyone has ambitions, but fear can sometimes stand in the way of you and your goals. In this workshop, we'll help you overcome your fears by identifying your strengths.
In English
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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.
In Arabic and English
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Creative Coding is a four-session workshop for young adults to learn how to design and code with Scratch, a block-based visual programming language that's perfect for beginners.
In Arabic and English
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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 English
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Having a sibling with special needs can be difficult for children. Join us to discuss Special Brothers and Sisters, written by Monica McCaffrey and Annette Hames. This compilation of real-life experiences from those with brothers and sisters with special needs has honest reflections of children's feelings of love, frustration, joy and sadness. The book is available on eBook Central.
In Arabic and English
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Join us in the "Our Children Matter" series of lectures that focus on topics in the field of childhood, education and children's health. In this workshop, healthcare professionals from Sidra Medicine will discuss how fathers can play an effective role in helping with breastfeeding, maternal support and neonatal care.