Past Events

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.

Ever wondered how movies look from the other side of the camera? Join our Film Club and learn how to watch films with a filmmaker’s perspective.

We are pleased to invite you to join this month's meeting of the Readers and Opinions Arabic Book Club to discuss the murder mystery Spider's Web, by Agatha Christie. When a dead body turns up in the studio of a diplomat's wife, everyone is a suspect and nothing is as it seems. Copies of the book are available at the User Services Desk.

Today, mankind has become the greatest threat to the health of our planet. Our collaborative mission is to inspire people all over the world to understand our planet and the challenges it faces. If we can truly understand why nature matters to us all and what we can do to save it, then we can create a future where nature and people thrive together.

After we listen to a story, children can turn plain white socks into creative puppets or funky-colored socks!

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!

This lecture will take us on a journey through the history and types of Arabian horses, which have been an important part of Qatari life for countless generations. Join us to learn more about Arabian horses and how we can take care of them. The lecture will be followed by a trip into Al Shaqab to have a closer look at the beauty of these animals.

Every Monday during July, join us in the Children's Library to enjoy stories about our animal friends.

Our Children Matter is a series of training and discussion sessions held by a group of experts to discuss important topics in the fields of childhood, education and children's health.

In collaboration with food safety company Boecker, Chef Joseph Yammine and his Qatar Culinary Professionals team will help young adults prepare, bake and decorate muffins in a healthy and creative way.