QNL unveils dynamic summer programme for people of all ages
Doha
Qatar National Library (QNL) is welcoming the summer season with a vibrant lineup of educational and creative programmes for children, young adults and lifelong learners. Throughout July, the Library will offer a diverse selection of workshops, camps and reading initiatives to inspire learning and foster community engagement.
Leading the summer calendar is the Library's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Minds That Read and Hands That Write. Launching on 1 July and running through 15 August, this six-week competition encourages children and young adults aged six to 14 to read and apply their expanding vocabulary to write original stories. Winners will be announced in September and will receive exciting prizes, including smartwatches and tablets.
Also launching on 1 July is QNL's Sixth Summer Camp for Children and Young Adults, featuring a rich lineup of activities across July and August. A key highlight is Summer Camp: Genome Heroes, an educational online game available in Arabic and English. The game allows children to explore the fascinating world of DNA and genome science through engaging missions and challenges.
The popular Summer Camp: Make with Me also kicks off on 1 July, offering multiple sessions throughout the summer. For participants aged nine to 12, workshops will be held on 1, 8 and 15 July. Children aged 13 to 17 can join creative sessions on 22 and 29 July. These hands-on experiences provide a fun and expressive space for crafting and artistic exploration.
Digital literacy takes centre stage on 3 July with three sessions under the LiteracyEssentials@QNL series. These include 'e-Newspapers and e-Magazines Using PressReader,' which introduces participants to global publications, and 'Navigating Google Scholar for Research and Discovery,' which focuses on building basic research skills.
The series continues on 5 July with 'Zotero: Citation Management Made Easy' in English, and again on 12 July in Arabic. This session will cover how to collect, save and cite sources, as well as how to generate bibliographies. On 19 July, the series concludes with a practical workshop titled 'Empowering Communities Through Digital Media – Evernote Application,' which focuses on organizing and creating digital content.
For young readers, Summer Camp: Storytime for Children takes place on 7, 14, 21 and 28 July, while Storytime for Toddlers is scheduled for 13 and 27 July. These sessions promote literacy and storytelling through interactive activities.
Young scientists can take part in Summer Camp: STEM sessions tailored to different age groups. Children aged 6 to 9 can join on 9 and 23 July, while those aged 10 to 14 can attend on 16 and 30 July. Each session features hands-on science activities that spark curiosity and encourage creative thinking.
On 17 July, QNL presents 'Your First Frame: An Introduction to Filmmaking,' a session led by Qatari filmmaker Noor Al-Naser. This workshop guides participants through the key steps of creating a short film, from developing an idea and writing a script to planning and production.
On 19 and 26 July, the Library will resume its Murshidi Program, an orientation initiative that connects high school students, university students and recent graduates with experienced mentors. Mentors will provide personalized advice on university applications, scholarships, career planning and professional development.
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