October features lineup of children-oriented cultural and literary activities
This October, Qatar National Library, in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University and the Children's Literature Center, will host the Reesha Children's Art Exhibition 2024 among a lineup of other youth-oriented activities.
Titled "Artworks Inspired by the Novel Men in the Sun", the exhibition, which opens on 9 October and runs until 31 December, aims to raise awareness about the Palestinian cause, while engaging children through the use of arts and creative cultural development tools.
On 1 October, the Library kicks off its monthly events with the captivating workshop, Astrophotography for Beginners. The two-day workshop, which is being held as part the Science Book Forum, will introduce participants to basic and advanced techniques of astrophotography.
The Library hosts children and their families on 3 October to celebrate World Teacher’s Day in recognition of the key role that educators play in shaping the future of Qatar’s youth
On 7 October, the Library resumes its Story Time for Children series, a weekly event where children listen to inspirational and entertaining narrations of beautiful stories. The series will return on Monday October 14, 21 and 28.
Later in the day, the Library celebrates the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, hosting a lecture highlighting the richness of Moroccan history. The lecture will explore and showcase Morocco’s diverse civilization, using a variety of archival and documentary materials preserved in the Heritage Library.
The focus again turns to youth on 9 and 23 October with the Library hosting the Little Storyteller program, which empowers children to read stories expressively.
On 10 October, Qatar National Library, as the IFLA MENA Regional Office, kicks off its Librarians for Libraries event, which aims to develop librarianship skills in the MENA region through four sessions covering a variety of topics.
The first session will feature a specialized training workshop for librarians and educators on "The Six Thinking Hats", an effective tool for enhancing individual thinking and group discussions. The second session, scheduled for 19 October, will equip librarians with the skills to identify, analyse, and combat fake news. The third session, to be held on October 29, will explore the principles and best practices of instructional design and how they can be applied to enhance learning experiences within the library environment. Finally, the fourth session, scheduled for 31 October, will focus on how librarians can make storytelling fun and engaging for children with autism.
On 6 and 20 October, parents will have the opportunity to spend a fun-filled time reading and engaging in entertaining activities with their children as part of the Library’s Storytime for Toddlers series.
The next day, on 21 October, the Library, in partnership with the Knowledge E Foundation, hosts the third Annual Forum for Open Research in MENA. The three-day conference brings together leading researchers, policymakers and innovators from across the Middle East and North Africa to explore and advance open research practices in the region. Held under the theme “Transforming Knowledge into Action,” this year’s edition will delve into the latest trends and challenges in open research.
At the end of the month, on 26 October, the Library’s Pen Talk club returns with a meeting dedicated to writing stories in Arabic. The gathering aims to provide a supportive environment for aspiring writers to start their storytelling journey. Participants will have the opportunity to share and exchange experiences, brainstorm, and discuss writing ideas and techniques.
The Library encourages all community members to register for its events. For more information about the Library’s activities and in order to register and attend these events, please visit our website at www.qnl.qa/en/events or download our application on App Store or Google Play.
