Weekly Chess meet-ups at QNL

 

📚 Weekly casual chess at the library. Open to all ages and skill levels ♟️—learn the basics, meet players, or compete for fun. Chess sets provided ✅. Just show up—no RSVP required 🚪✨.

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Events during Ramadan at QNL

 

This Ramadan, join us at the Library for moments of reflection, learning, and togetherness. 🌙
Explore our curated program of events throughout the holy month.https://t.co/hTGr7BDrBx pic.twitter.com/xgVoH03dSv

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) February 18, 2026

Qatar National Library - membership campaign 2025

 

One community. One Library. Many stories. 📖

Become a member of Qatar National Library and explore endless opportunities. ⭐️

Borrow 5 books as an active Library member this month and you’ll enter the draw to win an iPad! 🎁#QNL4ALLhttps://t.co/vkzzvbuINB pic.twitter.com/Nwovzxx84f

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) September 1, 2025

QNL 's very first book-borrowing station at Al Khor Mall

 

Our first stop is at Al-Khor! 📍

We’ve launched our very first book-borrowing station at Al Khor Mall, bringing our book collections closer to you.
If you want to borrow a book, don’t forget to bring along your membership card!

Where to next? Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/SbjXggPto5

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) April 27, 2025

Library hours during Ramadan - QNL

 

Library hours during Ramadan

Saturday to Thursday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Friday: Closed

Cultural Salon session at the QNL

 

Standing in solidarity with Gaza, we’ve partnered with Hamad Bin Khalifa University for a profound Cultural Salon session. Join us as we navigate the portrayal of Palestine in the uncovering realities and addressing digital challenges.

Qatar National Library - get access to the latest audiobooks

 

Listen, relax and unwind with our audiobook collection. Our mobile app gives you access to the latest audiobooks, right at your fingertips.

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) June 17, 2023

Chess Club at Qatar National Library

Get to learn the basics of chess at our Chess Club! Gather your friends and enjoy a challenge with competitive rounds of chess. pic.twitter.com/i506UukQGf

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية | Qatar National Library (QNL) (@QNLib) June 7, 2022 

you  can  register  here  

Did you know that chess improves memory, problem-solving skills and raises IQ? It is a wonderful way to improve focus, flex those creative muscles and, most importantly, kids have fun playing the game. Join us in the Library to learn the basics, make some friends and enjoy a little bit of competition.

Date: 8 June 2022

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Language: English and Arabic

Target Audience: Public

Q N Library is now operating at a full capacity - Pre-appointment NO LONGER required

 From the  site of Qatar National  Library 

With the government announcing further easing of COVID-19 restrictions, we are pleased to announce that the Library is now operating at a full capacity. Pre-appointment is no longer required to visit the Library, and we are open from Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and on Friday 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Inside the Library, precautionary measures will continue to be observed including physical distancing, masks at all times for everyone over age 12, and Ehteraz status displayed upon entering. 

 The Children’s Library is open from Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM, and on Friday from 4:00 – 6:30 PM. 

For our visitor’s safety, in-library ticketing system will be used on weekends to control the capacity using first-come, first-served basis. The free tickets will be issued every hour from 3:30 PM on Thursday, until closing time on Saturday. When the library reaches full capacity, visitors will be asked to wait outside the Children’s Library. 

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Reopening the Children Library at QNL

 From  the Qatar  National Library's  website :

Great News! We're reopening the Children's Library, too. Starting 25 July, we're delighted to welcome families back to our Children's Library with two time slots! Visits to the Library in general are currently by appointment only. We are open from Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; the Library is closed on Fridays. For everyone's safety, everyone over age 12 must wear a mask at all times. The Young Adults' Area will also be accessible from 1 August. Looking forward to welcoming you at the Library!

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Click  here  for Library visit /Book  request 

Click here  to learn more about borrowing / return /renew policy 

Reopening Measures

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Visits will continue by appointment only. Only 300 people will be allowed in the building during each time slot (8:00 to 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and 3:30 to 8:00 PM), from Saturday to Thursday. The Library will be closed on Fridays. To check out books, you must submit a hold request in advance, as the shelving tiers are closed. Librarians will prepare the books for you to pick up.  Only patrons with a green status on the Ehteraz app will be allowed access. Your temperature will also be checked at entry. You are required to wear a face mask at all times. People over the age of 60 will be allowed into the Library only if they have the gold frame on their Ehteraz app. DVDs, CDs, iPads, headphones, chargers or other items will not be available. Observe social distancing guidelines at all times. Social gatherings of more than 5 people are strictly not allowed in the Library and will be monitored by our security. Individual study carrels and computer stations are open and may be used on a first-come, first-use basis, with only one user inside each study carrel. Patrons can return the items manually at the bins installed at the main entrance of the Library anytime without the need of any appointment, or at the User Services Desk (with an appointment in this case, to be allowed into the building). Photocopying and printing machines are available to users who already have their own printing cards. The Library will not sell printing cards at this time. The Children’s Library is re-opening on 25 July with two time slots, 8:00 – 10:00 and 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM. The Young Adults' Area will also be accessible from 1 August. For everyone's safety, everyone over age 12 must wear a mask at all times.

12th century manuscript -on display in Qatar National Library

 

#Kurdish #scholar #polymath, and #polyglot Ismail #Ceziri (Al Jaziri) 1136 - 1206 his #Manuscript in display in #Qatar #National #Library#cizre #Kurds #Kurdistani #Kurdistan photo December 2, 2019 pic.twitter.com/go4NBnbpLu

— Amed Demirhan (@ademirhan) July 11, 2021

Qatar National Library is reopening soon - May 30

  This is what I found on the site of QNL - main points . 1 . by appointment only  2 . only on week days 3 . more details published soon 

Great News! We are reopening. We are delighted to welcome you back to the Library building starting 30 May 2021. Visits to the Library are currently by appointment only. We will be open from Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; the Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday. A link to the reopening measures and visit booking/book request form will be published here soon. Looking forward to welcoming you at the Library!

QNL -- collection to read - on America's presidential history

 

The US has elected its 46th president, Joe Biden. Explore our collection at the Library to read up on America's presidential history.https://t.co/2CQvRBjiyB pic.twitter.com/9TbQCCpy6T

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية (@QNLib) November 8, 2020

“I Read Arabic” online reading competition for kids by QNL

 

The Library, in cooperation with Little Thinking Minds, is pleased to announce the second online reading competition through the "I Read Arabic" program.

For more information, please visit our website: https://t.co/iXvmvcZK66 pic.twitter.com/bmZqfcccSa

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية (@QNLib) August 9, 2020

The Library, in collaboration with Little Thinking Minds, is pleased to announce the second round of the “I Read Arabic” online reading competition. This competition aims to develop children's love of reading by presenting it in a fun and entertaining way, instilling an appreciation for the Arabic language and strengthening their link to their identity. You can also use the open library on the "I Read Arabic" platform by accessing it from Children's Online Resources if you don't want to register for the competition.

 Language: Arabic 

Age group: Children from 1st through 8th grade 

Registration starts on 9 August at 12:01 AM and ends on 13 August at 11:59 PM. 

The competition starts on 16 August and ends on 9 September. 

The winners will be announced on 15 September.

Qatar National Library is closed to the public until further notice

In light of recent updates regarding the COVID-19 virus, and in the interests of the safety and wellbeing of our patrons and staff, Qatar National Library is closed to the public until further notice.

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية (@QNLib) March 11, 2020

2019 Young Writers Program Award Ceremony

We are proud to announce the 2019 Young Writers Program Award Ceremony in collaboration with @Qatar_Edu, @VCUQatar & @QNLib! Join us on April 22 @QNL with special guest speaker @GhanimAlSulaiti to celebrate this year's winners! pic.twitter.com/xyvn4FA8gK

— U.S. Embassy in Qatar (@USEmbassyQatar) April 14, 2019

Al-Andalusi recipes - cooking show at the QNL

Gardens of Al-Andalus exhibition at QNL

Visit the Gardens of Al-Andalus exhibition at QNL! Created by the Islamic Culture Foundation of Madrid (FUNCI) @med_o_med, the exhibition highlights the importance of gardens in #Islam and displays the plants, tools, and gardening methods used by #Muslims in #Andalusia. pic.twitter.com/Bh3kKXlGlT

— مكتبة قطر الوطنية (@QNLib) June 10, 2018