May is BBQ and Hamburger Month, and Memorial Day is just around the corner! Our display features fun stories about cookouts, BBQs, and summer fun.

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month! This month is the perfect time to prepare your family, home, and community for wildfire threats. Before vegetation dries out, visit the ERL to check out our books on wildfire prevention, safety, and the science behind wildfires.

Love the drama and romance of Bridgerton? Then, you'll adore our collection of books filled with passion, intrigue, and dazzling Regency-era society. Visit the ERL to get your hands on these read-alikes. #Bridgerton #LibraryReads #HistoricalRomance

Love the drama and romance of Bridgerton? Then, you'll adore our collection of books filled with passion, intrigue, and dazzling Regency-era society. Visit the ERL to get your hands on these read-alikes. #Bridgerton #LibraryReads #HistoricalRomance

April is National Garden Month, and while the skies outside may be gloomy, we can still find inspiration in gardening books available at the ERL. If you're not confident growing plants, we suggest checking out our flower garden manipulative as a fun alternative. #lstagrant

This Autism Awareness Month, we're embracing the beauty of neurodiversity. Visit us to borrow books, manipulatives, and resources that illuminate the spectrum of autism experiences. Funding was provided in part thanks to #imlsgrant . #AutismAwarenessMonth

Happy Easter from all of us in the ERL. Wishing you a hoppy and egg-citing day!

Our online catalog makes it easy to search for a broad topic and narrow your findings using subject headings. Use tips like this to make your research easier and more efficient.  #themoreyouknow #library #researchtips

March 31st is National Crayon Day! To celebrate, the ERL is hosting a crayon art contest. Stop by the ERL to draw your masterpiece and enter it for a chance to win a small prize. #nationalcrayonday

Holi, which begins today and is known as the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant event rooted in Hindu mythology that celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. #oaklanduniversity #celebrateholi

Grizz's strategy: Read now, slam dunk later! Our mascot's got skills on and off the court! Keep reading, Grizz, but when you're done, it's time to bring the heat! #OUMarchesOn #TakingCareofGrizzness #MarchMadness

This March marks the 37th anniversary of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Michigan. Join us at the Educational Resources Lab to raise awareness, promote accessibility, and celebrate diversity. Let's embrace inclusion together!

The National Art Education Association Student Chapter of Oakland University and the OU Rec-Well Student Wellness team have collaborated to support and educate SEHS students on the importance of intellectual wellness through reading and art!

Do you know about the magic of Hi-Lo books?  These gems perfectly balance learners by combining high-interest topics with accessible language levels. Thanks to the generosity of Saddleback Church and Storyshares, the ERL has plenty to choose from.

Let's come together to celebrate the joy and spirituality of Ramadan, fostering empathy and understanding.  The ERL has resources for students as they embark on the beautiful journey of Ramadan; let's create inclusive spaces where they feel supported and understood.

Let's celebrate women's incredible achievements, resilience, and strength worldwide on #internationalwomensday . Let's strive for gender equality in every sphere of life, today and every day.

March is one of our favorite months because we get to celebrate READING! This month, our largest display is focused on teaching students how to read. Throughout the month, we will highlight books, sections of the ERL, and reading manipulatives. . #lstagrant #oaklanduniversity

Celebrating Women's History Month at the ERL with a display honoring women's incredible achievements and contributions throughout history! From trailblazing leaders to unsung heroes, come explore their stories and be inspired. #WomensHistoryMonth #Inspiration #imlsgrant

Are you planning a weather unit? The ERL has the perfect resources for beginning readers: non-fiction books on seasons and weather from Bellwether Media. 
Funding is partly provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.  #IMLSgrant

Happy National Polar Bear Day!  Let's celebrate these majestic creatures by diving into some fascinating reads at the ERL. From Arctic adventures to conservation efforts, a world of knowledge is waiting for us. #NationalPolarBearDay