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Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) has extended the timing as part of the Covid-19 reopening procedure.
“We’re excited to welcome more of you back to the Library!,” QNL tweeted as the library will now allow people a day in three time slots.
Only 100 people will be allowed in the building during the 8am to 10am time slot and 150 people during the other two time slots (10:30am to 2:30pm and 3:30pm to 7:30pm).
Earlier only 100 people were allowed each in two slots. Now they have added an additional slot of 3:30pm to 7:30pm slot.
The Library visit will continue to be by appointment only. To borrow books, you need to request them in advance at least 2 working days before the time slot you’ve booked for your Library visit. You will need your Library ID to self-checkout these books.
The Library’s restaurant and Safahat café are now open for dine-in with 50% capacity
Visitors will be allowed into the building only if they fulfill the following conditions:
• Have a confirmation of their slot booking through the form below
• Are between ages 13 and 60
• Have a green status on the Ehteraz app
• Have a temperature of no more than 37.8 degrees Celsius
• Have a face mask or shield
Precautionary Measures:
• Follow the social distancing rules everywhere in the Library and stand only on designated stickers whenever queuing.
• Social gatherings of more than 10 people are strictly restricted in the Library and will be monitored by security.
• Reading carrels may be used on a first-come, first-use basis, with only one user inside each carrel.
• The Heritage Library is reopening and Heritage Reading Room is also available to users for selected heritage and reference materials. Heritage Library materials are accessible primarily by requesting a digital copy via email ([email protected]). If the requested item has not yet been digitized, QNL will let you know when it is available.
• No public group tours will be conducted in the Library, including the Heritage Library Exhibition Area, until further notice. Individual visits are permitted by appointment only through the booking form below, and all health precautions must be followed.
• The Children's Library and the Young Adults' Area will remain closed until further notice.
• For their safety, pregnant women are not allowed into the Library during this phase of reopening.
• If you want to use the Innovation Stations, send a booking request by email to ([email protected]). QNL will get back to you on your request and the date and time when you need to book your visit to the
Library. The time slots available for booking the Innovation Stations (Sunday to Thursday) are:
- 8:00 -10:00 AM (2 hours)
- 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (2 hours)
- 1:00 - 2:30p PM (1.5 hours)
- 3:30 - 5:30 PM (2 hours)
- 6:00 - 7:30 PM (1.5 hours)
