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MLA 2025 Annual Conference Location, Hotel Accommodation and menu InformationConference Venue and HotelLansing Center DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing Click here to make a reservation online. Once you select the room type, complete the hotel booking form. The booking form will ask for the guest details and email address. Once you have entered your payment information, click the “Make Reservation” button and your reservation will be sent immediately to the hotel. To make a room reservation by phone, call (833) 904-2206. Identify yourself as part of the MLA 2025 Annual Conference group and provide the code “MLC” to receive the discounted group rate. Please ensure your reservations are made before September 27, 2025. Room block may sell out early. Additional rooms are available at the Courtyard Lansing Downtown (600 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912). Click here to make a reservation. ParkingOvernight parking at the DoubleTree is $28.00. Lansing Center lots for those not staying overnight are $2 per hour with a $10 daily maximum after 5 hours. Parking at the Courtyard Lansing Downtown is $15 per day. Accessible parking is available in lot 19 under the Lansing Center. Additional acessible parking is available on the third level of the North Grand Ramp, connected to the Lansing Center via skybridge. MenuMost meals will be served buffet style with potential allergens noted. All meals are free of nuts, fish, and shellfish unless otherwise indicated. GF Gluten Free WednesdayCoffee and hot tea available throughout the day in the Exhibit Hall Biggby Best regular and decaffeinated coffee and tea selection New Attendee Breakfast Seasonal Fruit Lunch is on Your Own The Lansing Center’s North Point Café Concessions will be open from 12:00 – 3:00 PM featuring a variety of menu items. Representatives from Choose Lansing! will be onsite to help direct guests to other nearby dining options. Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall Seasonal Fruit (GF/VV) with Yogurt Dip Library Awards Cocktail Hour Domestic and Imported Cheese Display Hosted bar open at 6:00 PM to last call at 8:30 PM Library Awards Plated Dinner Mixed Salad Greens Sauteed Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach and Gouda Cheese. Topped with a rich Champagne Sauce, Garlic Smashed Redskin Potatoes or Seasoned Cauliflower Steak, Oven Roasted and Served Over Seasoned Basmati Rice with Blistered Tomatoes & Chimichurri (GF/VV/DF) ThursdayCoffee and hot tea available throughout the day in the Exhibit Hall Biggby Best regular and decaffeinated coffee and tea selection Breakfast Fresh Seasonal Diced Fruit Bowl (GF/VV/DF) Mid-Morning Break in the Exhibit Hall Lansing’s Quality Dairy Assorted Donuts Lunch Mixed Salad Greens (GF/VV/DF) Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall Lansing's Pop-ity Popcorn Co. Gourmet Buttered & Caramel Popcorn All-Conference Reception at the Library of Michigan Fresh Fruit Display Mini Chocolate Mousse Cups Hosted Bar with Soda, Beer, Wine, and Signature Cocktail FridayCoffee and hot tea available throughout the day Biggby Best regular and decaffeinated coffee and tea selection Breakfast Fresh Seasonal Diced Fruit Bowl (GF/VV/DF) The Lansing Center North Point Cafe Concession Stand will be open on Wednesday, and downtown Lansing features a wide variety of restaurant options. AccessibilityAdditional information can be found on the Lansing Center website. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email [email protected]. ElevatorsElevators are located in the Main Concourse and access both the parking area and meeting rooms. RestroomsRestrooms are located in the Main Concourse and Michigan Avenue Concourse on the main floor as well as near the meeting rooms on the second floor. An all-gender restroom will be provided. Lactation SpaceThe Lansing Center provides a Lactation Pod in the West Michigan Avenue Concourse for guest use. The pod is accessed through the Mamava app. Click here to learn more. Quiet SpaceThe Lansing Center's Quiet Space is located next to Banquet Room 1. The space contains two chairs and a variety of sensory-friendly toys and tools. Print and Digital MaterialsThe conference schedule will be available through the Results@Hand Conference Beat event app. A printable PDF schedule will also be available for download ahead of the conference. All session materials, slides, and handouts available electronically can be found through the conference app and website. Please visit the Agenda section of the app or the Breakout Sessions page of the website to download these files. |
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