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Treasures of the Library: Down the Rabbit Hole of Children's Literature In-Person

Get ready to jump down the rabbit hole with us for an evening of enchantment and celebration! The Kresge Library at Oakland University is opening its doors for a brand-new, unforgettable event dedicated to a truly magical cause.

This year, we're diving into the whimsical world of children's literature, all to support the Treasures of the Library—our incredible special collections and archives. Our inaugural event will shine a spotlight on the stunning Jane Bingham Children's Literature Collection. Imagine a night filled with childhood wonder, connecting with fellow book lovers, and celebrating the power of storytelling.

Date:: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time:: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: Nyberg Room - 242 Kresge Library
Audience:: Alumni Community Members Faculty Staff

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Polly Boruff-Jones

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Study Room Bookings:

All study rooms must be vacated one hour before the library closes.
You must be an OU student, faculty or staff and have a valid OU email address in order to reserve a room; Bookings are limited to OU email addresses only (i.e., @oakland.edu).
Study Room bookings may be made up to 2 weeks in advance.
You may book up to 3 one-hour slots per day, 12 slots per week, two weeks in advance. The week runs Sun.-Sat.
Once you have confirmed your reservation, that reservation is yours for the duration of the slot(s). You may come and go as you wish.
The 3 one-hour slots may be booked as one block, three single blocks, or other such configurations
When a reservation is made, users will receive a "confirm your booking" email and when confirmed, a "confirmed" email.
Only your Public reservation name is viewable by all

Meeting Room Bookings:

All meeting rooms must be vacated one hour before the library closes.
You must be an OU student, faculty or staff and have a valid OU email address in order to reserve a room; Bookings are limited to OU email addresses only (i.e., @oakland.edu).
Meeting Room bookings may be made up to 1 week in advance. Bookings must be made one day in advance
You may book up to 4 one-hour slots per day, 12 slots per week, one week in advance. The week runs Sun.-Sat.
Once you have confirmed your reservation, that reservation is yours for the duration of the slot(s). You may come and go as you wish.
The 4 one-hour slots may be booked as one block, three single blocks, or other such configurations
When a reservation is made, users will receive a "confirm your booking" email and when confirmed, a "confirmed" email.
Only your Public reservation name is viewable by all

Research Consultations

Research consultations are generally half-hour appointments with a librarian and offer customized help on your specific research topic.
You must be an OU student, faculty or staff to schedule an appointment. Appointments are limited to OU email addresses only (i.e., @oakland.edu).
When you schedule an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with the appointment details.
Confirmation emails include links for rescheduling or canceling the appointment should you need to.

In-Person Research Help

In-person research help with one of our library faculty members is available on weekdays (M-F) during regular business hours.
Appointments are required to meet with a library faculty member and can only be scheduled by those who have OU email addresses (i.e., @oakland.edu).
If you do not have an OU email address, you can stop by the service desk during regular business hours on weekdays (M-F); library faculty members may be available to assist with drop-in needs.