Past Events

Join us for this month’s Readers and Opinions Book Club meeting, where we will discuss the Arabic version of The Holy Sail, by Abdul Aziz Al Mahmoud. The novel tells multiple stories of love and honor set against the backdrop of Portuguese incursions into the Gulf in the 15th century to dominate trade routes. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.

At this assembly series, you'll hear motivational stories from people who have excelled in their field. In this session, we'll get to know artist Hamad Al-Mataw'ah, a Qatari artist who has overcome color blindness to become a successful cartoonist.

IELTS is an international assesment of your English proficiency, used in more than 100 countries. In this event, you'll discover free, open access resources that will help you pass the academic IELTS. The event will include practice exercises and videos. All levels of English speakers are invited.

Join this casual gathering of knitters and crocheters every Thursday in the Main Plaza 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 this month's English Fiction Book Club, we will discuss The Shadow of the Crescent Moon, by Fatima Bhutto. The novel tracks three brothers in a Pakistani tribal town over the course of one fateful day. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.

In this month's Book Club for the Blind, we'll listen to the journey of Belal Hussain, a young blind man who studied Islam and memorized the Qu'ran despite his disability. To listen to his story, click here.

Come listen to the story of the sahabi Abu Baker Al Sadiq, one of the earliest companions of the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) and father of Aisha, wife of the Prophet.

School librarians and teachers are invited to participate in this workshop to build scientific research skills for students and help them develop their research skills.

'"Stop chewing with your mouth open! Can you please stop tapping the table? You need to stay seated. Can you stop complaining about what is being served? Your food goes to your mouth, not your face." Does this sound familiar to you? Are you always trying to teach your child table manners? If the answer is yes, you're invited to this event, where children with learning disabilities will learn table manners through storytelling and sensory activities.

Join us for the Library's Children's Book Club, where will discuss Bait Teen (Muid House), the first book of the Abu Saad family series. Author Dr. Sama Al-Hajri, Director of Katateeb Educational Center, will join us to talk about the book, which tells about the beauty of simple living in the past.