š Futuristic, diamond-shaped building designed by Rem Koolhaas, opened in November 2017. It houses academic, public, and heritage collections, packing a trove of literary treasures into one expansive space.
š Marvel at the impressive diamond-shaped architecture with undulating glass panels and expansive, light-filled interiors.
š Explore vast collections of over a million books, periodicals, and items, including rare Arabic manuscripts and a dedicated Heritage Library with ancient manuscripts and historical maps.
š” Utilize innovation stations with 3D printers, a music studio, and automatic book sorting.
š¶ Enjoy free public access and fluid movement between sections.
š Qatari ID holders get free membership, granting access to online databases.
š¤ Let machines sort books; do not replace them on shelves.
šļø Register in advance for guided tours in English or Arabic.
š° Free public access; free membership with Qatari ID.
š Open to the public; check website for current hours and tour schedules.
š æļø Parking available; shuttle bus from Ceremonial Court parking lot.
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