Intellectual programmes and inspiring sessions during the Month of Reading in Dubai
- 09:30-11: 30 PM Friday
- Registration Required
In line with the UAE Reading Month 2024, Dubai Culture is organising a series of activities that embody its commitments to supporting the National Literacy Strategy 2016-2026, aimed at spreading awareness of the importance of reading and enhancing cultural values in the community. Dubai Public Library branches are hosting a variety of workshops and reading sessions organised by the Authority throughout March 2024 through its School of Life initiative and Library Talks series as well as a general Reading Month sessions programme.
To view the programme activities, click here.
Library Talks Initiative Program
| Session/Workshop | Speaker | Date | Time | Location | Language | Age | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Discussion in Arabic |
Dr. Iyad Abdulrahman - Luluwa AL Mansoury |
5 Mar | 9:30am-12:00pm | Etihad Museum | Arabic | Adult | Click Here to Register |
| Hubble Bubble | Hiba Khalil | 6 Mar | 10:00am-11:15am | Al Mankool Library | English | 7-9 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Seeds |
Basima Al Musbahi |
7 Mar | 10:30am-12:00pm | Umm Suqeim Library | Arabic | 5-7 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| The Importance of Philosophy for Children |
Amal Farah |
1 Mar | 9:30am-11:00am | Al Safa Art And Design Library | Arabic | Parents | Click Here to Register |
General Session for Reading Month
| Session/Workshop | Speaker | Date | Time | Location | Language | Age | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion: Digital Reading or Paper Reading |
Nouf AL Hadrami |
4 Mar | 10:00am-11:30am | Al Mankool Library | Arabic | 14-16 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| The Engineering of Reading |
Nouf AL Hadrami |
5 Mar | 10:00am-11:30am | Al Mankool Library | Arabic | 13-16 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| The Role of Reading in Planning for the Future |
Rahaf Al Sabea |
5 Mar | 10:00am-11:30am | Al Mankool Library | Arabic | 13-16 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Journey with the Book "The Final Call" |
Ruba Youniss |
7 Mar | 10:00am-11:30am | Al Mankool Library | Arabic | 13-16 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| What Do I Do in the Spring Season? |
Luluwa Rashid |
4 Mar | 9:00am-11:00am | Hor Al Anz Library | Arabic | 4-5 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| The Lamp Rufo |
Luluwa Rashid |
5 Mar | 9:00am-11:00am | Hor Al Anz Library | Arabic | 4-5 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| How Do We Summarize Children's Books? |
Luluwa Rashid |
6 Mar | 9:00am-11:00am | Hor Al Anz Library | Arabic | 12-16 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| How Do We Summarize Children's Books? |
Luluwa Rashid |
7 Mar | 9:00am-11:00am | Hor Al Anz Library | Arabic | 12-16 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| The Train of Knowledge | Hatta Public Library employees | 5 Mar | 10:00am-11:00am | Hatta Public Library | Arabic | 4-6 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| My Mother, Like No Other | Hatta Public Library employees | 7 Mar | 10:00am-11:00am | Hatta Public Library | Arabic | 9-11 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| The Hiccups of Hamda |
Mouza AL Sada |
4 Mar | 10:00am-11:30am | Al Rashidiya Library | Arabic | 8+ Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Th Stars Game |
Afraa Mahmoud |
4 Mar | 10:00am-11:30am | Hor Al Anz Library | Arabic | 8+ Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Th Stars Game |
Afraa Mahmoud |
6 Mar | 9:00am-10:00am | Umm Suqeim Library | Arabic | 8+ Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Th Stars Game |
Afraa Mahmoud |
7 Mar | 10:00am-11:30am | Al Safa Art And Design Library | Arabic | 8+ Years old | Click Here to Register |
School of Life Program
| Session/Workshop | Speaker | Date | Time | Location | Language | Age | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Why Do We Read?" | Mena Albader | 4 Mar | 10:30am-12:00pm | Al Mankool Library | Arabic | 18+ Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Wiki Wanderers: Cooking Secrets and Emirati Culture | Duaa Elkhalifa | 5 Mar | 10:00am-12:00pm | Hor Al Anz Library | Arabic | 13-15 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| "Celebrating Traditions & Cultures" | Naoul Chaoui | 6 Mar | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Al Safa Art & Design Library | English | 18+ Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Journey Through a Book | Dalia Abouelatta | 7 Mar | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Al Safa Art & Design Library | Arabic | 18+ Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Wiki World Bites | Duaa Elkhalifa | 7 Mar | 10:00am-12:00pm | Al Safa Art & Design Library | Arabic | 13-15 Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Stories between pages: Book swap | Girls Who Read | 3 Mar | 10:30am-12:00pm | Al Safa Art & Design Library | English | 18+ Years old | Click Here to Register |
| Pages of Connection: Women only | Girls Who Read | 2 Mar | 5:009m-7:00pm | Al Shindagha Historic Neigbourhood Sikka Art and Design Festivel | English | 18+ Years old | Click Here to Register |