With over a million books, magazines, newspapers and periodicals in 16 different languages for children and adults, the Qatar National Library (QNL) is a must-have for citizens and residents alike.
You don’t have to be a bookworm to love the library. Membership is completely free.
The library is located in Education City. The library offers hundreds of thousands of materials for educational and leisure reading across all genres, including print books, heritage materials, e-journals, e-books, audio books, magazines, newspapers and multimedia resources.
QNL’s Innovation Stations give members access to photographic equipment, 3-D printing, design software and a music studio. For students, there are quiet spaces for studying, and public computers and Wi-Fi are available to all. It’s all free.
QNL has two options for you – individual membership and corporate/institutional membership.
To become a member, take your Qatar ID card and click on the link:
https://www.qnl.qa/en/library-services/become-a-member
Some of the free services offered to members are:
- Over a million books to borrow and read in 15 languages
- A children’s library with books, educational toys and games
- A youth collection with books, magazines and curriculum-related materials
- Access to rare manuscripts, maps of Qatar, historical photographs and antiquities
- Ebooks, audiobooks, online magazines, journals and videos
- DVDs and CDs
- 3D printers
- Photography and video equipment
- Musical instruments
- Design software
- Laptops, iPads, headphones and phone chargers
- Gaming stations
- Periodicals and journals
- Access to research and academic databases In-house and remote access
- Public computers
- Printers and photocopiers
