With over one million books, what is’nt there to love about Qatar National Library (QNL)?
@QatarNationalLibrary’s state-of-the-art building, located in the heart of Education City, is a community space for Qatar’s residents and helps facilitate the effective exchange of ideas and communal learning.
The 45,000-square-meter building was designed by World-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas. His design resembles two pieces of paper that are pulled apart and folded diagonally at the corners to create a shell-like structure, enclosing the open-plan interior.
FACTS ABOUT QNL:
• Children’s Library
• A computer lab
• 8 group study rooms
• 28 individual study carrels
• 3 media viewing rooms
• 26 large interactive screens and 465 computers
• A 200-seat Special Events Area with lights, an LED screen, speakers and noise-dampening curtains
•A 120-seat auditorium
• A restaurant and a café
HOW TO GET THERE:
Location: Located in Education City.
• The Metro’s Green Line (QNL station – Library side)
Library Opening Hours
When: Saturday to Thursday:
︎Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday: ︎4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
~The Children’s Library closes at 6:30 PM.
Tram timings:
-Sunday to Thursday: ︎ 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
-Friday and Saturday: ︎8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: For more information
Phone: +974 4454 0100
Which is your favourite part of QNL?
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