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Qatar National Library’s April Events
1 April @ 12:00 am - 30 April @ 12:00 am
This April, the Qatar National Library is offering its visitors the opportunity to delve into the richness of the Arabic language and gain further insights into the Qur’an, among other activities it will be hosting during the remainder of the holy month.
Stories from the Qur’an: Isra’ and Mi’raj
The QNL kicks off its activities with the children-oriented series, “Stories from the Qur’an”. The series, which was unveiled last month to mark the beginning of Ramadan, introduces children to the wisdom behind the Qur’an’s stories.
Date: 3 April 2024
Time: 1:30pm – 3pm
Language: Arabic
Target Audience: Children
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
Fiqh and Beauty
The QNL resumes its second initiative for the holy month under the title “Fiqh and Beauty.” The series aims to familiarize young people with the important role that Islam has awarded to women and the principles of purity, prayer, and ethics.
Date: 7 April 2024
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Language: Arabic
Target Audience: Teen girls only
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
Let’s Speak Arabic: Basic and Advanced
Non-native speakers will have the opportunity to learn the basics of the Arabic language during a workshop organized by the Qatar National Library. The session, which targets beginners, will be followed by an advanced-level workshop.
The workshop is organized by the Library in cooperation with the Tomouh Initiative.
Dates:
14 – 16 April 2024 – Basics
17 – 18 April 2024 – Advanced
You can register for one or both of the workshops.
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Language: English
Target Audience: Non-native Arabic learners
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
Najem Es’hail Book Club – English (Session 1)
The QNL will hold the ‘Najem Es’hail Book Club”, an educational and fun series in English designed to encourage children to read.
They will hold one session per week for three weeks. The sessions are both educational and fun for children, and we encourage your child to attend all three sessions to reap the maximum benefits.
Date: 16 April 2024
Time: 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Language: English
Target Audience: Children
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
The Principles of Game Design – Part 1
The QNL will shift its focus to gaming with the launch of the first part of a workshop on the principles of designing a video game. The workshop will take participants on a thrilling journey into the world of game design, offering insights into the diverse career paths within the industry, from independent game creation to studio positions, distribution paths, and marketing trends.
Technology will be the focus of another workshop on the same day dedicated to using AI tools in research. The workshop will focus on adherence to academic integrity and the ethical standards of scientific research when using modern technologies in academic writing.
Date: 20 April 2024
Time: 4 pm – 6 pm
Language: Arabic
Target Audience: Teens
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
A Masterclass in Historical Nonfiction
The QNL is hosting a three-day intensive masterclass on historical nonfiction to empower young authors to leverage its archives and support them in writing about the Gulf region.
This workshop is restricted to participants who have published previously and are interested in writing about Gulf history. Only selected participants will be invited to the event. Rakhshanda Jalil (historian) and Anita Burdett (archivist) will be conducting the masterclass.
Date: 23 – 25 April 2024
Time: 8:30 am- 4 pm
Language: English
Target Audience: Researchers
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
Comparisons of the Linguistic Heritage of Arabic and English
The QNL shifts its focus back to linguistics with another insightful lecture that delves into comparisons between Arabic and English. Dr. Ahmed Al-Janabi, a renowned linguist with a PhD in the Philosophy of Arabic Language and Literature, will explore connections between both languages using the lens of comparative linguistics.
Date: 23 April 2024
Time: 5pm – 6 pm
Language: Arabic
Target Audience: Adults
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
Najem Es’hail Book Club – English (Session 2)
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.
They will hold one session per week for three weeks. The sessions are both educational and fun for children, and we encourage your child to attend all three sessions to reap the maximum benefits.
Date: 23 April 2024
Time: 4pm – 5:30 pm
Language: English
Target Audience: Children
Seats are limited, please click here to register.
Philharmonic at the Library: Brahms’ String Quintet
The QNL will host the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting evening that fuses culture and art with the timeless notes of Brahms’ String Quintet.
The Library resumes its literature-oriented activities on 27 April with the “Talk of Pens Club” series, which creates a space for aspiring writers to exchange experiences, and brainstorm and discuss writing ideas while learning how to describe characters and plot to formulate a story in Arabic.
The event will be followed by the second instalment of the Principles of Game Design.
On the same day, the Library will also hold the “Our Children Matter” series with coach Ghaya Salah, a family counsellor and certified practitioner in nurturing talents, who will discuss the stages of language development in children and how the brain acquires language skills.
The Library will wrap up the day with the latest session of its Career Launchpad program, which equips job seekers with the essential tools and expertise needed to craft impressive resumes and excel in interviews. Participants will delve into the art of constructing compelling resumes that capture attention and highlight their unique skills and experiences.
Date: 25 April 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Target Audience: General public
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
Principles of Game Design – Part 2
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of game design with this comprehensive, multi-part workshop.
Discover diverse career paths within the gaming industry, from independent game creation to studio positions, and gain insights into studio structures, distribution paths, marketing trends, and essential skills. Delve into game design foundations, learning strategies, drafting ideas, and understanding the pivotal role of a game designer. Craft a captivating game concept, refining core elements and shaping narratives. Finally, witness the transition from concept to creation, exploring practical aspects of game development and the collaborative nature of the industry.
Date: 27 April 2024
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Language: Arabic
Target Audience: Teens
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
QNL will conclude the month’s activities with “Academic Integrity and Plagiarism,” which will introduce students to the concept of academic integrity, its standards, and its importance in academic research, as well as the useful techniques on how to avoid plagiarism.
The event will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
Date: 30 April 2024
Time: 11:00am – 12pm
Language: Arabic
Target Audience: Public
Seats are limited; please click here to register.
The QNL encourages all community members to register for its events.
For more information about the library’s various activities and to register and attend these events, please visit their website at www.qnl.qa or download QNL’s application on the App Store or Google Play.