Farmington Public Library partnership with
Boys & Girls Club of Farmington
Power Library Newsletter for Fall 2011
Farmington Public Library partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Farmington
The Power Library, a branch of the Farmington Public Library, is located in the Boys & Girls Club of Farmington. It is staffed by the Farmington Public Library with Valerie, Nick, Luisa, and Tera who serve as the Power Library team. The Power library is a children’s library open to Boys & Girls Club of Farmington members. Some programs are sponsored by the After School Alliance through the New Mexico Forum for Youth in Community and Vista Cadre - Farmington Public Library RPO.
About our Library
Approximately 2,500 books are available for checkout with a Farmington Public Library Card. The library has 10 computers available to club members. These computers are used for technology classes, homework, online research, internet usage and provide a variety of educational games. The library also serves as a classroom for the day classes held at the club. During the summer, all club members are encouraged to read and participate in the summer reading program sponsored by the New Mexico State Library.
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POWER HOUR ACTIVITIES
MONDAY - Math Day 4:00 - 5:30pm
Activities for this day are strictly math based. Club members learn and use basic math skills to solve puzzles, perform math “magic” and apply mathematical skills in real world situations.
Tuesday - Wii Day 4:00 - 5:30pm
This activity allows members to work on hand eye corrdination as well as sportsman like conduct and sharing. We use different child appropriate games to promote these different life skills.
Wednesday - Science Day 4:00 - 5:30pm
Activities for this day are science based. Club members learn about science to encourage more learning and interest outside of the club. We have various activities that are hands on with an explanation as to why it works.
Thursday - Movie Day 4:00 - 5:30pm
After a long week of hardwork and good behavior we reward the kids with a movie.
Power Points Program
Members are able to earn "Power Hour Points" for activities they perform and complete in the library. Members keep track of points in assigned portfolios, in which they may keep all their completed assignments, writing, artwork, etc. At the end of each month all Power Hour Points are totaled. The members with the highest total from each age group receive a prize. The member with the most Power Points at the end of the school year receives special recognition and an award from the Power Library and Farmington Boys and Girls Club. Parents and teachers are encouraged to visit the Power Library and club.
To Earn Power Points:
- Decorate a file folder Portfolio and keep it with you during Power Hour
- Participate in Power Hour Activities
- Make sure you get your points for completed homework and reading.
- Use the monthly Power Hour Chart to track and add up your Power Hour Points
- If your parents or teacher comes to the club, show your portfolio
Visit the Boys and Girls Club of Farmington website @ www.bgcfarmington.org
Contact us @ powerlibrary@infoway.org