Farmington Public Library partnership with
Boys & Girls Club of Farmington
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 Westley 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.
After School and School Vacation Day Activities (Including Summer) 
Summer Reading Program 2009
The “Be Creative at Your Library” Summer Reading Program 2009 ended in August. We had over 1200 kids participate in the summer reading program. The kids read over 24,000 books! They all did a great job and worked hard to earn their t-shirts, which many of them have been proudly wearing. Awesome job guys and gals!
POWER HOUR ACTIVITIES
MONDAY - Math Day
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 – Learn Something New Day
On this day, club members will learn something new. This will include a variety of subjects and skills such as paper airplane design, magic tricks, designing a bedroom, foreign money conversions and paper movie making just to name a few activities.
WEDNESDAY - Science Day
Science can be fun as well as educational. Club members learn scientific principles through fun demonstrations and hands-on experimentation.
- 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
THURSDAY – Be Responsible Day
This day is dedicated to books! Club Members focus on their reading skills as well as learning about their library card privileges. Computers are left off and club members are given a set amount of time to read silently to themselves or they may listen to members read their favorite book aloud.
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:
Visit the Boys and Girls Club of Farmington website @ www.bgcfarmington.org
Contact us @ powerlibrar
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