Past Events

We're pleased to invite you to visit and explore Qatar National Library. Our staff are happy to give you a tour highlighting the Library’s services and resources.

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones. Join us to nurture their love for stories and create cherished memories together!

We invite plant lovers, urban gardening enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the environment and sustainability to join our monthly gathering. Whether you are a beginner, experienced, or eager to learn, we meet on the last Saturday of each month at the library to share knowledge, exchange tips & connect with others.

Are you ready to take your academic and career aspirations to the next level? Qatar National Library is pleased to offer this new mentorship program featuring leading experts and accomplished professionals from Education City, its distinguished alumni network, and other institutions across Qatar.

Join us for this interactive online session and explore a curated collection of digital resources designed to support dyslexic readers. Participants will learn practical strategies and tips to enhance reading and learning experiences, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities. 

Join us for the second session in The Sira of Prophet Mohammed series, exploring the Prophet’s preaching of Islam in Mecca, his steadfast perseverance, and the migration. The session is part of the “Sayahdeen” program, a series of Islamic sessions designed to nurture a sound and balanced understanding of Islam.

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a fun and engaging way to improve focus, think strategically and spark creativity. Join us for a weekly, informal chess gathering at the Library open to all ages and skill levels!

This event highlights how the Science family of journals—Science, Science Translational Medicine, Science Immunology, Science Robotics, and Science Signaling—deliver high-impact, peer-reviewed research across disciplines. The session will also examine how these trusted resources support collection development, research visibility, and institutional impact, along with a brief overview of how researchers can successfully submit and publish their work.

Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, invites you to attend this online session on cataloging and documenting architectural heritage and historical sites.

As part of the “Gulf History Lecture Series” this lecture sheds light on the role of caravan merchants in the Arabian Peninsula, with particular focus on the ʿUqaylāt groups. It examines their patterns of movement, their commercial networks, and their contributions to connecting Najd with the Ottoman world and the wider regional sphere.