A Haven from the heat and bustle of Doha can be found in the tranquility of Maktaba, Doha’s first Childrens library. A little oasis of peace for stressed out mums and where kids in Doha can discover their creative talents or enjoy browsing through their favourite book in an enviroment created just for them.
I joined the talented and inspirational Brazilian artist Luciana Farah for a mums craft coffee morning at Maktaba Qatar as she discovered some hidden artistic talent in Doha.
Join them every second thursday from 10 am as mums are allowed to explore their creative side while enjoying a cup of coffee and some goodies with other adults while the kids are looked after in the library. If you are looking for some “me” time this is the place to be. The art done is easy to follow as Luciana guides you and is there besides you to offer advice and guidance. Babies and children are welcomed at Maktaba Qatar
Maktabas purpose is to create a love of reading for children in order to achieve their academic, intellectual and creative goals.
Activities range from kids art classes, story telling, book clubs, gardening workshops to a mums art class.
Membership to Maktaba is Qr750 plus a refundable Qar 250 deposit for the whole family for 12months and this includes full access to the Maktaba library for the whole family, discounts on classes and workshops.
Contact them:
To sign up or for more information contact Maktaba library at www.maktabaqatar.org
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They are also on Facebook.
Where are they located?
Centrally Located at Al Mabahej & Saha 33, Al Mabahej, Doha, Qatar
They are on the corner in a house.
Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 9-6 PM.
Saturday 9-5pm
Join in for the Daily story time:
When? 4pm DAILY
How much? FREE
Adults art class:
(The activity changes each time and this week we made book markers as in the picture).
When?
Every second thursday. The next class will be on the 25th of May 2017.
How much?
Non member fee: Qr 50 per workshop (This includes all materials and the child minder looking after the kids)
Time?
Coffee and a chat starts at 9am and the actual class starts at 10am. As it is not a formal class you will still be welcomed if you are a little late.
Maktaba is open this Ramadan from 10am to 4pm
Explore and create during Science sundays from 4 to 5pm. Free for members and only Qr50 for non-members
Yoga through Stories is a class to Discover yoga through reading and play! For ages 6+.
35 QAR for members and Qr50 for non-members
Pop in to visit and say hello to this dedicated group of women who want to create a love for reading and a space for childrens talents to be explored in a warm nurturing enviroment
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