An early June 2021 tweet thread sparked a fun idea to hide handmade treasures in library books; only two months later, North Little Rock artisan Bang-Up Betty and Laman Library have made every bibliophile’s dream come true with the invention of the Bang-Up Book Club.

Hosted at the William F. Laman Library’s Main branch and Argenta branch, the book-club-meets-scavenger-hunt will introduce people to Bang-Up Betty jewelry and encourage people to read more.

“Follow the clues, find the books and get biblio-centric gifts to take home when you checkout,” explains Stacey. “Many random readers will also get nice surprises when they open books they’ve checked out from Laman Library.”

Follow Bang-Up Betty on Facebook and Instagram for clues.

Both branches of Laman Library require masks to enter and offer curbside service. You can book curbside appointments by logging on to your http://www.lamanlibrary.org account and placing items on hold. When they’re ready, the library will call to set up a convenient pick up time. Don’t have a library card? Signing up for a free card is easy.

About Bang-Up Betty

Based in North Little Rock – with a brick-and-mortar location on the way in North Little Rock’s Argenta Arts District – Bang-up Betty has been creating custom hand-stamped jewelry since 2013.

Stacey describes her products as “snarky, meaningful, well-made jewelry made in North Little Rock, Arkansas, as well as feminist pins, stickers and gifts.”

Named 2021 “Best Local Artisan in Arkansas” in Arkansas Times, Bang-up Betty can be found across the United States and has been featured in BUST, CAKE & WHISKEY, Side Hustle School by Chris Gillibeau, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, The Frisky, POPSUGAR, Bustle, and more. Her new store will open in 2021 above Ristorante Capeo at 5th & Main Streets.

You can also find select Bang-Up Betty products at the North Little Rock Welcome Center: