انضموا إلينا في أمسية شعرية بعنوان ' قصائد على قيد الحياة'، ضمن مبادرة #حديث_المكتبات، بتنظيم من 'اتحاد كتاب وأدباء الإمارات' وبالتعاون مع 'هيئة الثقافة والفنون في دبي'. تحتفي هذه الجلسة، التي يشارك فيها كل من الشاعر عبدالله الهدية، والشاعرة أسماء الحمادي، بالشعر بوصفه انعكاساً حياً للتجارب الإنسانية، ومساحةً للتعبير، حيث سيقدمان باقة من القصائد التي تعكس رؤاهما ونظرتهما إلى الحياة. 📍مكتبة الصفا للفنون والتصميم 🗓️ 7 مايو 2026 🕒 7:00 مساءً - 8:00 مساءً #مكتبات_دبي_العامة #دبي_للثقافة Join us for an evening of poetry titled 'Poems on the Brink of Life,' part of the #LibraryTalks series, organised by the Emirates Writers Union in collaboration with the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. This session, featuring Abdullah Alhedeyyeh and Asmaa AlHammadi, celebrates poetry as a vibrant reflection of human experience and a space for expression. The poets will present a selection of works that reflect their visions and perspectives on life. 📍Al Safa Art & Design Library 🗓️ 7 May 2026 🕒 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM #DubaiPublicLibraries #DubaiCulture

شاهدوا أبرز المقتطفات من ندوة ‘ثقافة الولاء والانتماء’ التي عُقدت في #متحف_الاتحاد، حيث سلطت الضوء على دور الأفراد في تعزيز استقرار المجتمع وترسيخ هويته الوطنية من خلال القيم المعيشية. وجاءت هذه الندوة ضمن مبادرة #حديث_المكتبات في ‘مكتبات دبي العامة’ بمشاركة كل من الدكتورة مريم سلطان لوتاه، ومحمد سعيد حارب، وشيخة المطيري، وبإدارة الدكتورة رفيعة غباش. #دبي_للثقافة Watch highlights from the ‘Culture of Loyalty and Belonging’ seminar at #EtihadMuseum, which focused on the role of individuals in strengthening communy stability and embodying national identity through lived values. This session, part of the #LibraryTalks initiative at Dubai Public Libraries, featured Dr. Mariam Sultan Lootah, Mohammed Saeed Harib, and Shaikha Al Mutairi, and was moderated by Dr. Rafia Ghubash. #DubaiCulture

ندعوكم لحضور أمسية شعرية بعنوان ‘قصائد في حب الوطن’، ضمن مبادرة #حديث_المكتبات، التي تندرج تحت مظلة مشروع #مدارس_الحياة. تحتفي هذه الأمسية بالشعر كواجهة للهوية والانتماء، وتجسيدٍ حيّ لذاكرة الوطن وتحولاته. حيث تستضيف نخبة من الشعراء الذين قدموا تجارب شعرية معاصرة بين الحنين والهوية، عبّرت عن ولائهم للوطن وفخرهم به. انضموا إلينا في هذه الأمسية، لنعزز معًا حضور الأدب والشعر في المشهد الثقافي. dubaiculture.ae/ar/events/Li… 📍مكتبة الصفا للفنون والتصميم 🗓️ 26 أبريل ⏰ 7:30 مساءً - 9:30 مساءً #مكتبات_دبي_العامة #دبي_للثقافة We invite you to a poetry evening entitled ‘Poems in the Love of the Nation,’ as part of our #LibraryTalks series, under the umbrella of the SchoolofLife initiative. This evening celebrates poetry as a reflection of identity and belonging, and a living embodiment of the nation’s memory and transformations. The session will host a selection of poets whose contemporary work explores nostalgia and identity, expressing loyalty and pride in their homeland. Join us for this special event as we work together to strengthen the presence of literature and poetry in the cultural landscape. dubaiculture.ae/en/events/Li… 📍Al Safa Art & Design Library 🗓️ 26 April ⏰ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ندعوكم لحضور ‘ثقافة الولاء والانتماء’، ندوة تُعقد في #متحف_الاتحاد، تستكشفون فيها الولاء والانتماء كقيم معيشية، مع التركيز على مفاهيم الوعي والمسؤولية والتأثير المجتمعي، وتسليط الضوء على دور الأفراد ومساهمتهم في استقرار المجتمع وبناء هويته الوطنية. تأتي هذه الندوة ضمن مبادرة #حديث_المكتبات في ‘مكتبات دبي العامة’، بمشاركة كل من الدكتورة مريم سلطان لوتاه، ومحمد سعيد حارب، وشيخة المطيري، وبإدارة الدكتورة رفيعة غباش. bit.ly/4cgbk6B 📍متحف الاتحاد 🗓️ 19 أبريل 2026 ⏰ 10:30 صباحًا - 1:00 مساءً #دبي_للثقافة We invite you to attend ‘The Culture of Loyalty and Belonging,’ a seminar held at Etihad Museum, where you will explore loyalty and belonging as living values, focusing on the concepts of awareness, responsibility, and social impact. The session will highlight the role of individuals and their contribution to societal stability and building national identity. This seminar is part of the #LibraryTalks initiative at Dubai Public Libraries, featuring Dr. Maryam Sultan Lootah, Mohammed Saeed Harib, and Shaikha Al Mutairi, and moderated by Dr. Rafia Ghubash. bit.ly/4cgbk6B 📍Etihad Museum 🗓️ 19 April 2026 ⏰ 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM #DubaiCulture

An evening of conversations and inspiration. At #LibraryTalks, we discussed with Thomas Meinecke the intersections of his novels and music, a collective writing processes with the audience, and an AI that recognizes itself in the title “I as Text.”  Thanks to everyone involved!

We're celebrating the Women of Rediffusion on Mon 15 Sep here @BFI Library. Join the BFI’s television curators for an overview of the key role played by women at the UK’s first independent TV company. #television #librarytalks #womenintv shorturl.at/uQQEO

Nick Harkaway, author of the Sunday Times Bestseller ‘Karla’s Choice’ and son of John le Carré, will give the second John le Carré Memorial Lecture. Tickets available from The Acorn Theatre website and Box Office: bit.ly/3FB4afL #librarytalks #libraryevents

🎙️ In this episode of #LibraryTalks—our podcast about books & culture—Mike Hixenbaugh discusses his award-winning book 'They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms.' 🎧 Listen in here: on.nypl.org/44tLN6s

#FREE! Tonight! @ConwayLibraryNH #ExpeditionBigfoot #RonnyLeBlanc #UFO #UAP #Bigfoot #Librarytalks #Library #libraryprograms #author

Why do books have to be beautiful and what makes them beautiful? 📖✨ Join Carolin Blöink (#StiftungBuchkunst) as she discusses the criteria for judging beautiful #books in our next #LibraryTalks on Thurs. April 24, 6 p.m. (in German). More information ➔ ae.mpg.de/LibraryTalks

🎙️ In this episode of #LibraryTalks—our podcast about books & culture—@sarahelizalewis sat down with Nell Irvin Painter to discuss her latest book ‘The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America.’ on.nypl.org/3DvXiis

📚✨ #LibraryTalks—A Thought-Provoking Evening! Great discussions with Prof. Dr. Achim Hölter on the order of knowledge and its shape in humanities libraries. 🔍💡 Thank you for the inspiring exchange! Looking forward to the next event. 📅 More info: ae.mpg.de/librarytalks

About last night... Author David Cottis guides a @BFI #Library audience through the key role playwrights played in the furthering of British cinema from 1930-1956. Impeccably researched; another interesting, engaging night in the BFI Reuben Library. #literaryevents #librarytalks

About Monday night... Dr. David Melbye led a @BFI #Library audience through the symbolic modalities and polyrhythms of Horror Jazz - the use of African American jazz music in post-war British cinema. A top bebop talk. #librarytalks #literaryevents #cinema #britishcinema

Wonderful experience with some amazing authors today at Reading Proud with @FiveLeavesBooks & @NottmLibraries . . . #readingproud #authortalks #librarytalks #lgbtbooks #queerbooks #lgbtq #loveislove #visibility #representationmatters #representationinbooks

We’ve had some fantastic talks at the Library over the last few months, many of which have been recorded for our website. Head to the “Talks Archive” page to find them: bit.ly/3v06B66 #LibraryTalks #LibraryEvents #PoetryReading #DebutAuthors

Last night's #BFI Reuben #Library talk, Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film by author, journalist, and Beatles Historian, Steve Matteo. Depth and detail. Great stuff. #BFIReubenLibrary #Librarytalks #BFIBookhouse

🎙️New episode! #LibraryTalks—our podcast about books & culture—brings you an incredible array of authors, activists, and more! 🎧 In this episode, legendary novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson discusses her new book with author Ayana Mathis. on.nypl.org/3QI1LCc

Are you coming to terms with a life-limiting condition or know someone who is? Join us at the Painswick Community Library Wednesday 8th May at 4:30pm to learn more about the free services we provide. #painswick #librarytalks #gloucestershire #hospice #endoflifecare

We've updated the 'Talks Archive' page on our website with some of our recorded talks, including this fascinating illustrated lecture from Dr Ian Alcock about novelty #ChildrensBooks. Browse the archive here: bit.ly/3v06B66 #LibraryTalks #LibraryEvents #NoveltyBooks