Past Events

Join us for the April edition of Philharmonic at the Library, the monthly concert series, as members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra perform two masterpieces in the string quartet repertoire by Haydn and Mendelssohn.

In this month's meeting of Readers and Opinions, we will discuss the Novel My Name is Faraj, by Mohammed Ali Abdullah. In it, Faraj is abducted from his home in Zanzibar and forced into slavery as a pearl diver. He uses his talents to strive for freedom, but discovers that not all chains are physical when he falls in love with the daughter of a noble. Copies of the book are available at the User Services Desk.

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

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 two-day event is part of the Library's monthlong celebration of cultural heritage and human rights, commemorating the abolition of slavery in Qatar in April 1952. It will shed light on the way historic trade networks influenced the diversity of the Arabian Gulf, and how the region has long been a meeting point within the wider Indian Ocean. The story of enslavement is particularly relevant, and this event will highlight the cultural contributions of enslaved people, as well as the challenges current institutions face in telling that history. The recent social and cultural life of Qatar will be discussed — for example, the challenges facing the creation of Bin Jelmood House, the slavery museum, in Doha.

Join us for the fifth meeting of the English Fiction Book Club, where we will discuss Moloka'i, by Alan Brennert. The epic novel, set in Hawai'i, traces the story of Rachel Kalama, a young girl whose dreams of the sea are dashed when she is sent to the titular leprosy colony. There, where her life is supposed to end, she discovers it is only just beginning. Copies of the book will be available at the User Services Desk.

It’s no secret that most children do not like to pick up after themselves. But what happens if we don’t clean up? Let's work together to clean our messy Library—and enjoy storytime while doing it!

Learn about the origins of the game of cubes and learn six ways you can use it to learn skills to help you in your daily life. Salah Al Yafi leads this fun workshop focusing on teamwork and other important strategies.

To celebrate World Book Day, take a chance on a blind date with a book! Choose a wrapped book relying only on a short teaser note and see what you discover. Don't worry—the books chosen are best sellers or highly recommended by our librarians.

‏Marking the month of autism awareness, the Children's Library, in cooperation with Renad Academy, are organizing a range of activities for autistic children. Children participating with their parents will enjoy a range of interactive and sensory activities.