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Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
7 exciting activities await you at DIBF QNL booth
Tribune News Network Doha As the third day of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) 2025 gets underway, Qatar National Library (QNL) continues to welcome visitors to its interactive booth at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). With a wide range of creative, engaging and tech-driven activities, the Library is offering meaningful engagement for guests of all ages, bringing together innovation, storytelling and cultural discovery. Here's a look at the exciting activities happening at the Library's booth: 1. Digital Puzzle Station An interactive challenge that invites both adults and children to solve puzzles while learning more about the Library. Adults explore its services through puzzle pieces, while kids interact with Ramly, the Children's Library mascot, in an entertaining and educational setting. 2. Book Recommendation Tool QNL's book recommendation software helps visitors discover personalised book suggestions from the Library's vast collection, making it easier than ever to find their next favorite read. 3. Digital Poll: Shape Our Next Book Chat Visitors are invited to vote for the next featured title in the Library's upcoming book discussions, or even suggest a new one, giving the public the chance to shape the Library's future events. 4. Short Story Dispenser – Write to Inspire Guests can print a community-written short story and take it home, showcasing creative voices from Qatar through the Library's storytelling initiative. 5. 360° Virtual Tour Through a touchscreen display, visitors can virtually explore the Library's spaces and services in an immersive and engaging way; ideal for first-time visitors or those planning a future trip. 6. Photobooth with Mosaic Screen Visitors can snap their own photo using templates from the Heritage Library's photography collection and enjoy an instant souvenir. Each image contributes to a growing digital mosaic that forms a vibrant visual tribute to the Library's iconic building. 7. Daily Appearances by Ramly the Mascot Families can enjoy cheerful meet-and-greets with Ramly, the Children's Library mascot, who brings playful energy to the booth with photo ops and fun interactions.
Qatar Tribune
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
QNL brings interactive experience to Doha International Book Fair
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) will participate in the 2025 Doha International Book Fair, offering a range of interactive activities designed to inspire and engage visitors of all ages. This year, QNL's exhibit will blend technology with cultural engagement. Leading the lineup is an AI-powered book recommendation tool, which will offer attendees personalised suggestions based on their reading preferences. Visitors can receive a curated reading list directly to their email, providing a seamless way to explore QNL's extensive collection. A 360° touchscreen virtual tour will provide guests with an immersive look into the Library's interior, services, and spaces. QNL is inviting the public to shape its agenda through a digital poll. Attendees can vote for a book to be featured in an upcoming Library event and submit their own recommendations via the interactive platform. A story dispenser will allow visitors to take home a printed short story, featuring community-submitted tales through QNL's 'Write to Inspire' initiative. Families can enjoy a digital puzzle station. Adults can solve puzzles featuring stunning images from the library, paired with informative messages about the featured locations and completion time. A simplified version for children will feature Ramly, the mascot of the Children's Library, with messages curated by the Children's Library team. Ramly will make special appearances daily, engaging with school groups and families to add excitement and energy to the booth. The popular photo booth will return, allowing attendees to pose against Heritage Library-themed backgrounds. The photos will be displayed in real-time on an interactive screen, creating a collaborative artwork that forms the shape of the library's iconic building. Visitors can receive their customised image by email or download it directly to their smartphones via a QR code. Through these interactive activities, booth visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the library and its free membership, encouraging them to register, become part of the QNL community, and enjoy access to vast resources and services. Qatar National Library continues to pursue its mission as a hub for knowledge, innovation, and community engagement. Visitors are encouraged to explore the booth and discover how the library continues to inspire and enrich Qatar's intellectual and cultural landscape.
Daily Tribune
07-04-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Visitors and donations soar at Isa Cultural Centre's National Library, sparking joy in the community
Children borrowed 87 books and joined 58 activities. Adults, meanwhile, donated over 7,000 items. Together, they made up part of a sharp rise in visits to the National Library at the Isa Cultural Centre during the second half of 2024, when 4,022 users were recorded. The figures, covering June to December, showed 2,052 visits in total. Borrowing reached 896 items, while 13 public events were held. Memberships issued or renewed came to 103. A further 36 orientation tours were run, and 239 people made use of reference services without needing to visit in person. Behind the scenes, the library continued adding to its collection. Just over 2,100 new records were entered. Donations, however, drew most attention. Items A total of 7,337 items were handed over in six months. Among them were 72 titles by Bahraini authors, 121 academic theses, 111 children's books, and 405 general-interest works. The Children's Library proved busy. It welcomed 1,813 young visitors. Of these, 470 came during the day and 1,342 in the evening. There were 86 institutional visits from schools, youth centres and cultural clubs. Children borrowed books and took part in a range of activities, many tied to holidays or awareness weeks. Book titles The Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa Library now holds 7,083 book titles. Most, about 88 per cent, are in Arabic. The rest are in English, and one in 10 are rare editions. The rest include bibliographies, encyclopaedias, books on religion, historical works, and a fair number on the history of Bahrain and the Gulf. Alongside the statistics, the Isa Cultural Centre has set out a new four-year strategy running to 2028. The plan outlines six aims. These include expanding printed and digital collections, offering cultural and scientific events, caring for Arab and Islamic heritage, drawing attention to Bahrain's history and identity, encouraging dialogue between cultures, and supporting research and writing at home. The strategy centres on collecting, organising and preserving material, both physical and digital. It also includes widening readership, hosting events, and supporting both local culture and international exchange. Planned work involves improving library services, bringing in new readers, reviewing the collection, forming partnerships, encouraging reading, and supporting cultural tourism. The centre also wants to publish more research, acquire rare manuscripts, and raise awareness of local writing and thought. There are plans to digitise rare works to protect them and to bring the library's systems into line with global standards. Arab and Islamic heritage The centre said it would continue gathering and sharing Arab and Islamic heritage through exhibitions, outreach and cooperation with international archives. In terms of local culture, new programmes for students and researchers are being prepared to shed light on Bahrain's artistic and historical record. The centre is also planning studies and events that show the range of Bahrain's traditions.
