Thursday, July 13, 2017

The Adult Summer Reading Program: Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?

Mason District Library Trustee Fran
Millhouser is half way through
her summer reading list.
As we hit the warm months of summer, budget and work demands may prevent a dream vacation on a far away island, drinking out of coconuts while staring into the clear, blue waters -- but you can still escape the summertime blues through the pages of a good book. And through the George Mason Regional Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program, you can even earn a reward for having fun.

The adult program, Reading by Design, works like this: come to the library to get a log, read five books before the end of the program, fill in your log, and then return it to the Information Desk to get your choice of a free book from a provided selection or a coupon for a free book worth up to $5 at the George Mason Friends Fall Book Sale. You'll also be entered in the Adult Summer Reading Program Prize Drawing. And if you would like to earn extra entries in the prize drawing, you can write a review what you read as well!

So treat yourself to a chance to relax, try something new, and talk to friends and neighbors about what you've read. Demonstrate to your kids that taking time to read is important and talk with them about its pleasures. George Mason is home to thousands of books and Fairfax County Public Library offers many more online. Every one is a new adventure, just waiting for you!

Pick up your summer reading log at the Information Desk.

Saturday, July 8, 2017

Congratulations, Mohammed Esslami!


Mohammed explains the summer
reading program to patrons.
Staff and George Mason Friends bid a fond farewell to George Mason Regional Library's Branch Manager, Mohammed Esslami, who has been promoted to Regional Branch Manager as of July 8.

"Under his leadership over the past three years, George Mason Regional Library has enhanced its role as a significant community resource," said Friends past co-president Nancy Allard. "From iPad stations in the children's area to increased programs for children and adults, Mohammed and his staff have worked hard to serve the public, and we have welcomed the opportunity to support them with funding."

Ready to serve the
cake at his farewell party.

In a recent chat about his time at George Mason, Mohammed expressed his appreciation for the incredible diversity of the people around him. He noted the people he worked with were some of the most motivated people he has ever met, and that they make the environment at George Mason very welcoming.

We wish Mohammed all the best as he takes on his new responsibilities, and look forward to seeing him as he makes the rounds in his new role!
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