📚 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. # Why Go 💎 Marvel at the impressive diamond-shaped architecture with undulating glass panels and expansive, light-filled interiors. 📖 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. 💡 Utilize innovation stations with 3D printers, a music studio, and automatic book sorting. 🚶 Enjoy free public access and fluid movement between sections. # Tips 🆔 Qatari ID holders get free membership, granting access to online databases. 🤖 Let machines sort books; do not replace them on shelves. 🗓️ Register in advance for guided tours in English or Arabic. # Cost 💰 Free public access; free membership with Qatari ID. # Hours 🕒 Open to the public; check website for current hours and tour schedules. # 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Parking available; shuttle bus from Ceremonial Court parking lot. # 🚇 Public Transport Accessible by Doha Metro, Qatar National Library Station on the Green line.