“Shine with all you have. When someone tries to blow you out, just take their oxygen and burn brighter.”

December 6^th, 2012

December’s highlighted teen section: Relationship.

The book we discussed: Love, Stargirl  



Our craft: Painted Ornaments

 Supplies: Ornaments (from walmart, we had an 8 pack), Puffy paint and Brushes.

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“Don't think or judge, just listen.”

November 29^th, 2012

November’s highlighted teen section: School.

The book we discussed: Just Listen

Our craft: Felt Ornaments

Supplies: Felt, Felt Glue, and Rhinestones.

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You are what you eat. . . .

November 8^th, 2012

November’s highlighted teen section: School.

The book we discussed: Fat Cat  

Our craft: Feather Pendants

Supplies: Markers, Paints, Brushes, String, Cloth, and Sissors.
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"You may not have pulled the trigger, but you helped cause the tragedy.” -Hate List

November 1st, 2012

November’s highlighted teen section: School.

The book we discussed: Hate List

Our craft: CD Decorations

Supplies: Black Paint, Safety Pins, CDs, Pencil, and Brushes.

Paint the CDs black, wait to dry and then draw an image and etch it on, ta-da!

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The Beastie Book Club's Halloween Party!

October 26th, 2012 marked the Library's first Halloween Party, hosted by the Beastie Book Club!

Here are some photos that captured that night!

Fun Photo Booth



Teens took pictures with their favorite books and friends.




Simple DIY moustache prop, just paper and a rod.




Entries into the custom contest




Smile!

Some more group pictures!

Teens were asked to find thier favorite books as part of their scavenger hunt



Fun Photos

 

Photo booth

One Prize the was given out: a Beastie Book Club tote bag

Teens eating; we had cookies and cupcakes!

How we all felt at the end of the night

Hope you can join us next year for all the fun!

"Mew Mew style, Mew Mew grace, Mew Mew power in your face!"

October 18th, 2012

October’s highlighted teen section: Manga.



The book we discussed: Tokyo Mew Mew



Our craft: Chalkboard Pumpkins

Supplies: Pumpkins (we made 24), Chalkboard Paint -$10 (at walmart), and chalk (2 packs for $1).

Paint two coats, let dry and your done!

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"Somthing once lost will never return..." -Black Butler

October 11st, 2012

October’s highlighted teen section: Manga.

The book we discussed: Black Butler.

Our craft: Comic Pendant.

Supplies: Comic book, Sissors, Laminate, String, Card Stock/Comic board and Modge Podge.

You just find a picture/comic image you want, modge podge it on card stock and laminate over it and your done!

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"Sometimes you don't know who you are until you know who you aren't"

October 4^th, 2012

October’s highlighted teen section: Manga.



The book we discussed: Othello

Our craft: Origami

Supplies: Paper.

Note: Honestly, just check out a origami book from the library or look up directions on the internet. They are super easy to make and the teens love them.

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“Maybe you should just press the button” -Maze Runner

September 27^th, 2012

September’s highlighted teen section: Sci-Fi.

The book we discussed: The Maze Runner  



Our craft: Scentsy bars

Supplies: Wax- $2 (each), Scented Oil-$1 (each), Pan (to melt wax in)-$1, and Molds- $1 (each).

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“The funny thing about facing imminent death is that it really snaps everything else into perspective.”

September 20^th, 2012

September’s highlighted teen section: Sci-Fi.



The book we discussed: Maximum Ride by James Patterson.

Our craft: Old Toy Jars.

All Done!

Supplies: Mason Jars, Spray paint, Primer, and Super glue. Made 12, cost less than $15.00.

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“Perhaps the logical conclusion of everyone looking the same is everyone thinking the same.”

September 13^th, 2012

September’s highlighted teen section: Sci-Fi.



The book we discussed: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.



Our craft: Notebook Collage, this is one of the journels that was made!

Supplies: Magazines, Notebooks (about $.17 each), and glue/modge podge. We made 15 notebooks and it cost us less than $3.00.

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May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor...

The first book we discussed: The Hunger Games.

September 6^th, 2012 marked the first day of the Beastie Book Club, a total of 18 teens attended and we started our first month’s highlighted teen section: Sci-Fi. 



Our first craft: Tote Bags.







Finished Product!



Teens did an amazing job.

Supplies: Fabric Paints, Paint Brushes, Tote bags. We made 18 tote bags and spent less than $25.00.

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