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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.

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. 

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.

Join us for the Mommy to Be: The Speaker Series, which is presented by a group of experts and specialists on important topics in the fields of motherhood, childhood and health.In this talk we will be hosting Farah Abu Reslan, baby and toddler intuitive sleep specialist. With her we will learn about the science of newborn sleep and healthy sleeping habits, in addition to different infant sleeping positions. She will discuss some of the challenges that mothers face with infant sleep, and she will provide us with general advice and help to overcome these difficulties.

An online program to highlight and demonstrate the various assistive technology devices and services available at Qatar National Library.

This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced users, and will provide in-depth insights into manipulating data, transforming variables, conducting complex statistical analyses, and creating compelling visualizations within SPSS.

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones.

 Join us for "Mysteries of the Sky and the Universe” with Dr. Nidal Qassoum, who will take us on an exhilarating journey to unlock the mysteries of the sky and the universe!

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

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!

Does your child enjoy reading to others? Do they enjoy retelling events in dramatic voices and making expressions with their faces?

Finding it daunting to organize and get started with a literature review? This program will present some ways to tackle the writing, and the basic concepts and structure of a literature review. It will also cover some of the writing resources and services available to support you as you write beyond the program. 

Celebrate International Day of Families! Join our fun-filled event for children and their families.      

Since the Palestinian Nakba (disaster) of 1948, global discussions about Palestine have continued, reflecting various perspectives and opinions. Some might simplify the Nakba within a broader humanistic context termed "The Humanization Approach to the Palestinian Issue." 

Join us in this session and learn how to recognize, locate and evaluate different types of sources and use them in your research.

This workshop offers postgraduate researchers essential insights into crafting effective book proposals for academic publishing.Through interactive sessions, participants will explore the components of a successful proposal, including framing the book's significance, identifying target audiences, outlining chapters, and crafting persuasive abstracts. Practical exercises and peer feedback will sharpen participants' proposal-writing skills, equipping them to navigate the competitive landscape of academic publishing.

Spend a fun-filled time reading, playing and doing activities with your little ones.

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

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) provides economic analysis and forecasts for more than 200 countries around the world.

Within the framework of the Himaya Project to fight the illicit trafficking of cultural property, the IFLA PAC Regional Center at Qatar National Library invites you to this webinar, which will address UNIDROIT’s contribution to the fight against illicit trafficking in cultural objects and in particular how to facilitate the restitution of stolen cultural objects and the return of illegally exported cultural objects.The webinar will explain the procedures and mechanisms established by the 1995 UNIDROIT Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects to facilitate restitution, with a focus on the advantages for Arab countries to join.

Does your child enjoy reading to others? Do they enjoy retelling events in dramatic voices and making expressions with their faces?

Join us for the ""Our Children Matter"" series of lectures that focus on topics in the field of childhood, education, and children's health. 

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

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