Past Events

This is a two-day structured workshop for scholars and early-career researchers who are working on book proposals for their first book (often dissertation revisions), second or third books, or even book projects that are newly conceived but not yet written.This will be a hands-on workshop which will provide all the necessary information; brief lessons, worksheets, tasks, tips, and a Q&A to take the mystery out of every element of an effective scholarly book proposal and prepare authors to navigate the acquisitions process with confidence. 

In collaboration with the Arabic Calligraphy Academy, QNL invites you to attend a workshop to learn the secrets and skills of Diwani calligraphy.

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a wonderful way to improve focus and flex those creative muscles and, most importantly, kids have fun playing the game.

 Join us to get to know the amazing Sira (biography) of the last of the prophets, Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him).

Join us for storytime at Qatar National Library. We will read stories and make up our own together.

Join this session to learn about our online resources that enable you to access popular magazines, newspapers, and comic books from around the globe using your Library membership.

In collaboration with the Arabic Calligraphy Academy, QNL invites you to attend a workshop to learn how to improve your handwriting.

Did you know that chess improves memory and problem-solving skills, and raises IQ? It is a wonderful way to improve focus and flex those creative muscles and, most importantly, kids have fun playing the game.

Embroidery is one of the oldest handicrafts and has been practiced by humans since the dawn of time. It is one of the main techniques for adding different effects to cloth using decorative stitches and threads. 

This session will provide recommended databases and other accessible format materials available in Qatar National Library to support people with reading difficulties.