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Discover maps, private letters, music and more from the Qatar Digital Library. With over two million digitised pages devoted to Middle Eastern history and culture, this free resource is available for anyone anywhere. What will inspire you from our collection? www.qdl.qa/en
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Secret Maps opens today! 🤫 🗺️

From medieval manuscripts to Cold War espionage, our new exhibition explores how maps have hidden as much as they revealed for over 600 years.

Book now: bit.ly/BLSecretMaps
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Hwæt! 🐉

Ever wondered what the epic poem Beowulf sounds like spoken in Old English?

#NationalPoetryDay
October 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
There are just a few days left to get your submissions in for the 2026 Writer's Award!

Apply by Friday 12 September: bit.ly/BL-WritersAw...
September 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Unlock the secrets behind some of the world’s most extraordinary maps 🤫🗺️

Secret Maps opens 24 October, book now: bit.ly/BLSecretMaps
August 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM