Blades, the Bruins mascot, is coming to West!
The Boston Bruins have teamed up with libraries across the Commonwealth to encourage kids and teens to keep reading over the summer. The Somerville West Branch (40 College Ave, Somerville) is one of just 12 public libraries selected to receive a special summer reading visit from Bruins mascot Blades.
On Tuesday, August 11 at 4pm, Blades will join readers for a story, some game day fun, and crafts. Participants can design and make their own Bruins fan button, take pictures at the ice rink photo station, and more. Summer reading is one of the best ways to help children and teens avoid the "summer slide" and maintain skills they've learned over the academic year. It also helps them grow the skills required for their next year in school. Studies have shown that children who read just four books over the summer fare better in the fall on reading comprehension tests than their peers who read one or no books.
The Boston Bruins have been teaming up with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) since 2009 for the annual Summer Library Program, When You Read, You Score! Since then, millions of kids, teens, and adults have participated in this statewide program.
The Statewide Summer Library Program is sponsored by local libraries, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Library System and the Boston Bruins.
Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov
