Past Events

What was the meaning of the smile of Leonardo’s Mona Lisa for his contemporaries? What were the reactions to his masterpieces —such as the Lucrezia Crivelli, the Lady with an Ermine, the Saint Anne and, again, the Mona Lisa—when they were seen for the first time in Milan, Florence and Paris at the beginning of the 16th century?

You have many goals, but are you able to accomplish them all? The best way to identify and reach your goals is to see them. Join to create your own Vision Board and begin achieving what you want!

Mothers and their daughters are invited to join child talent development expert Gaya Salah to learn how to create fabric pieces using wool yarn.

If you want to organize your time during Ramadan, come to this workshop to get practical ideas on how to make a different agenda for the Holy Month.

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!

Have you ever wondered, how do you can get inspired to bring characters to life on the page? Which drawing tools would you need? Can you be an illustrator?

The Library, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Sports, will host the Qatari Forum for Authors, a day-long discussion to enrich the cultural and literary scene in Qatar.

Syria Under the French Mandate, a Library exhibition in partnership with the Museum of Islamic Art, focuses on Syria from 1918 – 1946, a time when France fulfilled the role of a controlling power in the area.

In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore apps on iOS and Android devices that can help autistic children, their families, educators and people working with autism face daily challenges and enhance learning and communication.

The Creative Writing Circle is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and share their work. The group will provide inspiration, feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment. So whatever stage you’re at, come along and get writing! Sessions will be held between 9 – 11 AM on Tuesdays.