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09/11/2026

Meet the ERL Team! 💛🖤

Our student employees are such an important part of the ERL. They help keep the space running, support students, care for our collections, assist with events and projects, and help make the ERL a welcoming place to study, explore, and create.

We are lucky to have such a great group behind the desk this year. Swipe through to meet the student employees who help make the ERL what it is!

09/08/2026

It was so great meeting so many students at Grizz Fest! We loved sharing a little about the Educational Resources Lab and everything available here for the OU community.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, said hello, and played along with our duck pull for a prize. We had so much fun with you! 💛🖤

08/31/2026

Welcome back, Grizzlies!

The ERL is ready for a new school year! Stop in to browse the books, explore manipulatives and teaching materials, find resources for an assignment or lesson plan, or just find a space to work.

Whether you already know exactly what you need or have no idea where to start, come see what’s here.

Our fall hours are Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Make it your space.

08/24/2026

Some stories are easy to spot. Others deserve a little more attention.

Our Unseen. Unsung. Unspoken. display brings together books that reflect experiences, families, cultures, and perspectives that may not always be front and center.

Stop by the ERL, explore the collection, and maybe discover a story you haven’t come across before.

08/19/2026

What did summer look like through your lens?

In honor of World Photography Day on August 19, we’re inviting the OU community to share a favorite photo from the summer. It could be a beautiful view, a great meal, a day trip, a favorite reading spot, or simply a moment that made your summer memorable.

To submit your photo and help us celebrate the little and big moments that made up summer fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Yfo7712KVZy60KCKUruIYhxTC70za3tF_CqFlpB3pnYbhg/viewform

If your photo includes other people, please make sure they’re comfortable with you sharing it.

And while you’re in the ERL, check out our Summer Through Your Lens book display for stories that explore photography, pictures, and seeing the world in new ways.

08/13/2026

August is National Golf Month, and we’re celebrating with a new display at the ERL!

You might be surprised to learn that Oakland University has two championship golf courses right on campus: the Katke-Cousins Golf Course and the R&S Sharf Golf Course.

Stop by the ERL to check out our golf-themed books, from picture books to nonfiction. You might even find your next great read before your next round!

08/03/2026

This August, we’re highlighting Don’t Trust Fish, the 2026 Mitten Award winner! Written by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat, this laugh-out-loud picture book turns an ordinary nature guide into a wildly imaginative warning about the suspicious behavior of fish.

The Mitten Award honors picture books that demonstrate exceptional quality, creative risk-taking, and an ability to capture and encourage children’s interests in fresh and innovative ways. Don’t Trust Fish fits that description with its unexpected premise, perfectly timed humor, and illustrations that add even more to the joke. It is the kind of book that invites laughter and repeated read-alouds.

Stop by the ERL to read this year’s winner and explore more Mitten Award titles selected by Michigan librarians!

07/30/2026

Some stories are told with words. Others come to life through color, texture, and a paintbrush.

Celebrate World Watercolor Month by exploring books with beautiful watercolor illustrations in our latest ERL display. Stop by, take a closer look, and see which artwork catches your eye first!

07/27/2026

Come for the books. Stay for everything you did not expect.

From newly published YA titles and professional development resources to more than 500 manipulatives and plenty of fidgets for a much-needed brain break, there is always something new to discover at the ERL.

Which section would you explore first?

07/23/2026

In honor of National Zoo Keeper Week, we’re highlighting Oakland University’s connection with the Detroit Zoological Society. Stop by the ERL to explore our zoo-themed display, then find out more about opportunities for OU students to gain hands-on experience at the Detroit Zoo: https://www.oakland.edu/careers/biology-bs

Address

456 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI
48309

Telephone

+12483702485

Website

https://www.oakland.edu/erl/

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