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We are pleased to invite you to our exhibition "Letters of Faith: The Arabic Script in Indonesia" in the occasion of the Qatar- Indonesia Year of Culture 2023. The exhibition showcases Qatar National Library’s collection and those of prestigious Indonesian and local cultural institutions. 

Ramadan Mubarak! The chess club will be temporarily suspended during Ramadan and will resume its regular schedule after Eid.

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.

Join us for a training session covering the basics of how to use the Google Scholar platform, a freely accessible web search engine that indexes the full text or metadata of scholarly literature across an array of publishing formats and disciplines. 

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of game design with this comprehensive, multi-part workshop.

This workshop explores how to leverage the latest artificial intelligence (AI) platforms and tools to enhance your research and academic writing.

We're hosting a three-day intensive masterclass on historical nonfiction. The idea is to offer tools and techniques for amateur and young writers to focus on historical nonfiction using the archives of Qatar National Library, Qatar Museums and other international sources to write about the Gulf region. 

To plant a seed and grow the love of reading in your child, encourage them to join the English-language Najem Es’hail Book Club this April.

There is currently a growing interest in the English language among Arabic speakers, and vice versa. This interest has roots in our shared heritage, historical connections and, of course, the languages themselves.

Join this session and explore the amazing electronic collection available for young readers through the Library’s website.

Step into a world of musical elegance at "Philharmonic at the Library." Join us for an enchanting evening as the timeless notes of Brahms' String Quintet fill the air, resonating through the hallowed halls of literature. A captivating fusion of culture and art awaits, creating a symphony of inspiration within our library's embrace.

We invite you to join Pen Talk, a club for people who want to write stories in Arabic, moderated by the writer Sabah Sanhouri. 

Join us for the "Our Children Matter" series of lectures that focus on topics in the field of childhood, education, and children's health.In this session, we will be hosting Ghaya Salah, a family counselor specializing in childhood and a certified practitioner in nurturing talents. We will learn about the stages of language development in children and how the brain acquires language skills. She will also conduct practical exercises with us to develop Arabic language skills in our children.

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of game design with this comprehensive, multi-part workshop.

The Career Launchpad program is designed to empower individuals with the essential tools and expertise needed to craft impressive resumes and excel in interviews, paving the way for successful career advancement. Tailored for diverse audiences, whether entry-level professionals, career changers, or those seeking to fine-tune their job application skills, this program offers comprehensive guidance in navigating the competitive job market.

In this workshop, we will discuss the concept of academic integrity, its standards and its importance in academic research. In addition, the training will introduce students to plagiarism and provide them with useful techniques on how it can be avoided. 

To plant a seed and grow the love of reading in your child, encourage them to join the English-language Najem Es’hail Book Club this April.

Date: 15 - 16 September 2024 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PMLanguage: Arabic, with English interpretation provided