For the second year, the Boston Bruins will also partner with the Children's Librarians of New Hampshire to bring the exciting reading program to local libraries in New Hampshire. Throughout the summer, Bruins' Mascot Blades and members of the Bruins promo team will be visiting libraries across Massachusetts and New Hampshire to encourage children and teens to keep reading over the summer. At each of the 17 events, children can meet and take photos with Blades, enjoy Bruins craft activities and play Bruins trivia. Participants will also have a chance to win VELCRO® Brand and Bruins prizes.

"The summer months are a chance for students to continue learning in a fun and engaging way by reading great stories and imagination-building books," said Fraser Cameron, CEO, Velcro Companies. "As a parent, I understand the critical importance of constructive summer activities. The entire Velcro Companies organization is honored to support this series of literacy programs with the Bruins and further our commitment to education."

To inspire children and teens foster a love of reading, Bruins players, including Patrice Bergeron , Zdeno Chara , Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask helped create the "Favorite Books of the Boston Bruins" list of recommend books that include librarian picks for the best hockey books. To see the list and learn more about the upcoming events please visit www.BostonBruins.com/SummerReading.  

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About Velcro Companies:

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