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Hello again, Mountaineers,

Everywhere you look these days you can find a Cherry Blossom or Magnolia tree in full bloom. They grace our sidewalks and yards just in time for the Spring holidays of Easter, Passover & Ramadan. They are nature's annual sign of wonder, hope, and renewal. This year, we might also add comfort. Take some time gazing up under the snowy canopy of their petals. You may find yourself sharing in the feeling of awe Matsuo Basho, a 17th Century Japanese haiku master, felt when he wrote:

How many, many things

They call to mind

These cherry blossoms

April is Poetry Month and the perfect time to express yourself with a simple haiku. If you do, share it with us so we can include it in our next newsletter.

Continue to take good care of yourselves and don't hesitate to get in touch with us, especially to say hello!

Your grateful librarians,

Ms. Matz & Mrs. Tindall

Looking for some daily poetic inspiration? You can follow Jason Reynolds by clicking here.

Starting today, everyone in the West Orange School District should be able to log in at google.discoveryeducation.com. Teachers, you will definitely want to visit Discovery's newest resource: Discovery Education Virtual Learning.

New to Discovery Education or just want to refresh your memory of this dynamic, multi-media resource? Watch the short video below and be prepared to be amazed!

Enjoy free digital access from April 6 to July 6.

WHO CAN INVITE STUDENTS?

Teachers and administrators. All they need is a consolidated list of the students’ emails. To register your students, just click here or on the image below.

Here is another way for you to share the rainbow's sign of hope, wonder and of course pride! Click here for all you need to know to make an Easy Rainbow Pom-Pom Wreath. No yarn? No problem! Make your rainbow your own way. Don't forget to hang it so others can smile when they see it!

Here is one of the most popular recipes The Times has ever published, courtesy of Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Street Bakery. It requires no kneading. It uses no special ingredients, equipment or techniques. And it takes very little effort — only time. You will need 24 hours to create the bread, but much of this is unattended waiting, a slow fermentation of the dough that results in a perfect loaf.

Featured in: Three Recipes To Savor To The Last Crumb.

Library cards open doors, but not just to one library! A West Orange Public Library card gives you access to all 77 libraries in the Bergan County Cooperative Library System, known as BCCLS (pronounced "Buckles"). Think of all the eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines you could read!

All you need to do to get a card is to download the instructions below and follow the directions. It's as easy as ABC!

No one will be charged overdue fines for books currently checked out. All you need do is return the books when we are back in session. In the meantime, you can always re-read them or share them with someone at home. Also, if you are looking for a new book, check out our ebook collection!