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MLA 2024 Annual Conference Location, Hotel Accommodation and menu Information

Conference Venue and Hotel

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610
https://www.grandtraverseresort.com/
(231) 534-6000

Rooms starting at $219.00 per night. Reserve early as rooms sometimes sell out. Discounted rate not available after September 14, 2024. Call (800) 968-7352 and identify yourself as a part of the MLA group or visit https://book.passkey.com/go/MLA1024 to receive discounted rate.

Parking

Parking is complimentary at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.

Menu

Wednesday

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Michigan Library Awards Cocktail Reception (Registration Required)

Vegetable Crudité and Dips, Artisan Cheeses, and Antipasto

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Michigan Library Awards Dinner and Ceremony (Registration Required)

Starter:

  • Spinach Salad with Dried Cherries, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Grape Tomatoes, Lemon Black Pepper Vinaigrette

Choice of entrée served with Chef’s choice starch and seasonal vegetable:

  • French Cut Chicken Breast Caramelized Onion Jus or
  • Marinated Portabella Mushroom Grilled Zucchini, Squash, Baked Tomato Stuffed with Vegetable Cous Cous Cilantro Pesto

Dessert:

  • Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

Thursday

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Breakfast

Duo of Chilled Juices, Fresh Brewed Coffee and Hot Tea, Fruit Preserves, Butter, Fresh Fruits, and Berries, Assorted Breakfast Breads, Mini Danish, Croissant & Assorted Muffins

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Lunch

Crisp Tossed Green Salad Choice of Dressings, Cheddar Jalapeno Corn Muffins with Cilantro Butter

Mexican Street Corn Salad Taco Bar: Seasoned Ground Beef, Chicken Strips, Refried Beans Jalapeno, Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Onion, Salsa, Hot Sauce, Corn Tortilla Chips and Soft Warm Flour Tortilla Shells

Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cake

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot & Iced Tea

Friday

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Breakfast

Duo of Chilled Juices, Fresh Brewed Coffee and Hot Tea, Fruit Preserves, Butter, Fresh Fruits, and Berries, Assorted Breakfast Breads, Mini Danish, Croissant & Assorted Muffins
 

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