OLV|Milne Lounge
What you will find inside:
- Kids Gift Closet
- Children Clothing Exchange
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Children play space
- puzzles
- books
- child sized table & chairs
- play mats
- Comfortable seating
- Large work table
Student Parent Study Room
Could you use a few hours of studying, but need a way to occupy your child while doing so? Reserve the Student Parent Study Room in The Valley Library for you and your child! The room is furnished with a workstation for you and plenty of toys, books, and puzzles to keep your child occupied. Click Here to reserve the space today. (please note, this study room is only available to students that have children with them. For traditional study room reservations, please check the library website.)
New in 2025! Valley Library Picture Book Room
Located next to the Reading Room on the main floor, the Children’s Picture Book Room caters to student parents but is available for all library users. In addition to the new play area, a large study table is still available to give anyone supervising children their own workspace.
The picture books are available to check out like any other books in the library’s main collection, for 30 days at a time. They’re also organized on the shelves like any other books in the library, using Library of Congress call numbers. That means that unlike at the public library, books are grouped together by subject instead of author, and fiction and nonfiction books are also mixed. Toys and other activities are available as well. More information here: Visit the New Picture Book Room at Valley Library! | Libraries
Human Research Protection Program
Researchers with IRB-related appointments should feel free to bring their kids with them. They have a kids corner in the Office of Research Integrity that is open for them to use. Faculty and students with kids in tow need not miss out on in-office resources offered by the Human Research Protection Program.
Cultural Centers and
the Basic Needs Center
(Champinefu Lodge)
Each of OSU's 7 Cultural Resource Centers have children's toys, books and other activities. To find out more about each of the centers, check out their website!
The Basic Needs Center, located in Champinefu Lodge, offers toys, books, and other activities in their basement resource area, co-located with the no-cost laundry facilities, shower, hygiene pantry, and more. Learn more here: Basic Needs Center | Oregon State University
Memorial Union Family Lounge
Click here for current MU Building Hours
What you will find inside:
- Children play space
- puzzles
- books
- child sized table & chairs
- play mats
- Comfortable seating
- Large work table