Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) is presenting a wide range of activities and experiences tailored for book lovers at the highly anticipated Doha International Book Fair 2023.
QNL's interactive booth has been designed to entertain, educate, and connect visitors with its extensive services, collections, and vast online resources, while showcasing the cultural treasures in the Heritage Library.
Commenting on this years participation, Director of Research and Learning Services at Qatar National Library Abeer Saad Al Kuwari, said:
"We view this esteemed event as an opportunity to foster connections between visitors and the Library's outstanding resources, both physically available on our bookshelves and conveniently accessible online, through our website and mobile app. Our aim is to engage individuals who are passionate about books, regardless of their interests or backgrounds, as well as researchers and publishers who share our enthusiasm for knowledge. For young visitors, our activities will create excitement around reading at an early age. We encourage everyone to visit and interact with us at the Librarys booth to explore their love of books, discovery and learning."
One of the featured activities this year is "Find your Next Read", where visitors can explore curated book recommendations. From works by Qatari authors to captivating reads for children and thought-provoking literature for adults, the Librarys expert suggestions cater to a wide range of interests.
Another interactive activity is the "Knowledge Challenge" quiz, which will not only expand participants knowledge but also provide insights into the Librarys rich resources and services. At the end of the Book Fair, a lucky winner will be selected from the high scorers to win a prize and celebrate their love for knowledge and learning.
In addition, there will be the "If you Like this Book" activity, which aims to help visitors navigate through our vast collection of books to find titles that are compatible with their reading preferences. The books can then be accessed online through the QNL mobile application. Visitors can also explore the Librarys "Book Match" service to discover their next read.
Then, visitors can step into the fascinating world of the Heritage Library collection and capture cherished memories of the Book Fair through a photo booth experience. Specially curated backgrounds have been used from the Librarys immense archival treasures, which include some of the regions most valuable historical and cultural archival documents.
Qatar National Library invites all book lovers and avid readers to visit their booth at Hall 4 at the Doha International Book Fair 2023, taking place from June 12-21, 2023 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.
