SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Boomer’s Reading Club kicks off its fourth season tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the East Springfield Branch of the Springfield City Library. The Springfield Thunderbirds and the  Library are excited to unveil six dates and branch locations for the 2026-27 season.

Launched in 2023, Boomer’s Reading Club brings T-Birds players, team staff and mascot Boomer into library branches across the city throughout the season. The goal of the program is to inspire a love of reading in Springfield students of all ages.

Along with the interactive reading sessions, the Springfield Thunderbirds Foundation will continue to make good on its commitment to the program by donating gifts and supplies to each of the six participating Springfield City Library branches.

“As we enter another season of this partnership, we remain privileged and honored to support the Springfield City Library in this impactful community initiative,” said Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa. “Boomer’s Reading Club has grown into a tradition our young fans look forward to, and we’re excited to keep fostering a love of reading and moments they’ll remember long into the future.”

Here is the full schedule. Every Boomer’s Reading Club session takes place from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., and all are free and open to the public:

• Wednesday, Oct. 21 @ East Springfield Branch (21 Osborne Terrace)
• Tuesday, Nov. 3 @ Sixteen Acres Branch (1187 Parker Street)
• Tuesday, Nov. 17 @ Indian Orchard Branch (44 Oak Street)
• Monday, Dec. 7 @ Springfield Central Library (220 State Street, in 1st floor Children's Room)
• Tuesday, Jan. 26 @ East Forest Park Branch (136 Surrey Road)
• Wednesday, March 17 @ Mason Square Branch (765 State Street)

“It’s time for a new season of Boomer’s Reading Club at the Springfield City Library. We can’t wait to welcome families back to have fun seeing their hockey heroes read with them and inspire their children and grandkids to get a library card and pick up some great books,” said Jean Canosa Albano, Assistant Director at Springfield City Library. “Going to a T-Birds game is fun for the whole family, and so is going to the Springfield City Library! The Club combines reading, library activities, and a chance to discover why getting into reading when you are young is so important and fun.”

Families looking for more information about Boomer's Reading Club can contact the team at (413) 739-4625 or by visiting www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com.