Past Events

This lecture by the Library's Director of Historical Research, Dr. James Onley, will explore the history of the Indian Navy's involvement in the Gulf since 1612 and its role in the mapping of the shores of Eastern Arabia during the 1760s – 1860s. The talk will be followed by a guided tour of the "Qatar India & the Gulf" exhibition at the Library. For more about the exhibition, click here.

Need a place to study? How about some help with your homework or assignments? The Library is the place to be! We will have volunteers ready to support you with your academic needs in math, science and English.

Join us for Storytime every Monday at the Children's Library. In February, we will read stories on the theme of the environment and make up our own together.

Bring your little ones to the Children's Library for a fun-filled morning of reading, music, movement and activities together.

Do you have the interest, talent and passion for creative writing? Would you like to enter the world of cinema— the "seventh art"—and write a screenplay? We are excited to host Qatari writer Dr. Majd Khalid, a PhD in creative writing, for a second lecture about her book Your Way to Control a World of Your Invention: I Will Make You a Screenwriter.

Share the pleasure of reading and discussing self-development books. We'll show you how to figure out which books will help you gain the most important skills for your daily life, and how to find them in our collection.

3D scanning lets us examine an object from every angle, learn about its appearance and create a digital model of it. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn about the process of 3D scanning, including the various software and hardware involved.

This workshop will introduce Google Drive, one of the leading online storage apps that can help you store your files and convert them to different formats. Also you will learn how quickly and efficiently you can collaborate on the same documents with your team members.

Finding the best sources for your research projects can be a challenge. Whether you're a new student or just looking to refresh your skills, this workshop will help you streamline the sourcing process. We’ll cover both in-text citations and citation lists.

Each year, the famed Vienna State Opera is transformed into a lavish ballroom for the Vienna Opera Ball. The glamorous event sees thousands of international celebrities dance the night away in a tradition dating back to 1814. In this edition of Philharmonic at the Library, we celebrate the ball with selections from some of Austria's most famous 19th-century composers.