Byron Primary and Intermediate Libraries

05/31/2026

Mrs. Johnson's first summer read- "Guts" by Raina Telgemeier.

Why I chose it- It's been the number one most circulated book the last two years at the Intermediate School, and I had never read it!

What I thought- I had no idea it had such powerful SEL lessons. It's about the author's real life experience with anxiety in fourth/fifth grade but presented in a fun, graphic novel way. A lot of our kids go through these same thoughts and feelings, and I'm glad so many of them have read this book and can have empathy and understanding for themselves and others.

Final rating- 7/10. Quick read. Good topic. Just not personally a huge graphic novel person, but I know our students are. I'll definitely be picking up the other Raina Telgemeier books this summer.

05/29/2026

Adding an open checkout time had incredible results! Hoping to do the same at the primary school next year!

05/18/2026

The Bookmobile visited the Primary School today! The kids learned about summer reading programs and how they can visit the bookmobile. It’s in Byron at the commuter lot from 9:30-12:30 May 30, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, August 8 and 22. Come check it out!

05/12/2026

All library books at both the primary and intermediate are due back Friday. Send me a message if you need to know which books you’re looking for. Thanks!

05/11/2026

We go together like…novels and their graphic counterparts!

05/04/2026

A galaxy of stories awaits…May the Fourth be with you!

05/02/2026

🍕📚 It’s HERE! Summer of Stories™ enrollment starts TODAY!
Time to turn reading into rewards (hello, pizza! 😍)

➡️ Enrollment is OPEN now—everyone must enroll each year (school & homeschool doesn’t carry over)
➡️ Download or update the BOOK IT!® App
➡️ Tap “Enroll Now” and complete the form

🍕 Important: If you downloaded the app earlier and added child profiles, that’s a great first step—but you may not be fully enrolled yet. Be sure to tap “Enroll for Summer” and complete registration!

Once enrolled, your information (registered children) will appear in the app when the program officially begins on June 1.

📖 Pre-K – 6th grade
📅 June 1 – August 31
🍕 First reward drops July 1–15

✨ Pro tip: Add the correct number of readers during registration—you can’t go back and add more later!

Let’s make this a summer full of stories, smiles, and pizza from Pizza Hut 🍕💛
Need help? [email protected] or “Contact Us” in the app!

04/30/2026

Running a little behind on posting… but saving the planet is timeless 🌎 Here’s a look at our Earth Day display from last week! We featured books about nature and recycling at both libraries!

04/27/2026

Remember Book It? It’s still a thing! Your child can earn free pizza this summer for reading!

SUMMER OF STORIES IS BACK! 📚🍕

Enrollment opens May 1st—get ready to turn reading time into pizza time! 🎉
This summer, keep your kids’ reading, learning, and loving books… all while earning FREE pizza. 🙌

📱 Join through the BOOK IT! App (Summer program only available through App)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents with kids in pre-K – 6th grade
📅 Program runs June 1st – August 31st
⚠️ Don’t forget—everyone must enroll each year!

💛 Parents, you’re the real MVPs! As we count down to enrollment, we’d love to hear your summer reading memories.

👇 Join the conversation:
Were you a BOOK IT! kid?
What was your favorite summer read? 📚

04/25/2026

The chickens have gone to their farm. I attempted to take a "class" photo before they left, but it ended up being easier to photoshop them in individually. Any parents with multiple kids know how this goes!