Qatar National Library acts as a steward of Qatar’s national heritage by collecting, preserving and making available the country’s recorded history. In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage library, the Library fosters and promotes greater global insight into the history and culture of the Gulf region. As a public library, it provides equal access for all of Qatar’s residents to an environment that supports creativity, independent decision-making, and cultural development. Through these functions, the Library provides leadership to the country’s library and cultural heritage sector.
In addition to full-text online resources, the Library currently has more than one million books in its collections, along with more than 500,000 ebooks, periodicals and newspapers, and special collections. The Library also offers many events, programs, and activities for the local community to do, learn and discover.
The Library project was announced on 19 November 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation. The Library was granted the status of national library under the Emiri Decree No.11 of 20th March 2018. His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, officially inaugurated the Library at a grand opening ceremony on 16 April 2018.
Vision
To be one of the world’s preeminent centers of learning, research and culture; a guardian of the region’s heritage; and an institution that promotes imagination, discovery and the nourishment of the human spirit.
Mission
The mission of Qatar National Library is to preserve the nation’s and region’s heritage and enable the people of Qatar to positively influence society by creating an exceptional environment for learning and discovery.
The Library will achieve its mission by creating and sustaining an intuitive and trusted information environment in a culturally and technologically exceptional setting and by developing innovative programs and services.
Contact Information:
Email: qnlinfo@qnl.qa
Phone: +974 4454 0100
Opening Hours
In line with the recent government announcement regarding further measures to control the spread of COVID-19, the Library building will be closed to the public until further notice starting Sunday, 11 April 2021.