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MLA 2025 Annual Conference Location, Hotel Accommodation and menu Information
Conference Venue and Hotel
Lansing Center 333 E Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 https://lansingcenter.com/ (517) 483-7400
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing 111 N Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 Connected to the Lansing Center by skybridge
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.
Parking
Overnight 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.
Menu
Most 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 DF Dairy Free V Vegetarian VV Vegetarian and Vegan
Wednesday
Coffee 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 Assorted Muffins, Pastries and Croissants Orange Juice Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea
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 Seasonal Vegetable Crudités (GF/VV) with Dill Dip Assorted Granola Bars Sweet & Salty Snack Mix (GF) Aquafina Bottled Water
Library Awards Cocktail Hour
Domestic and Imported Cheese Display Fresh Fruit Display Vegetable Crudite with Dill Dip
Hosted bar open at 6:00 PM to last call at 8:30 PM
Library Awards Plated Dinner
Mixed Salad Greens Vegetable Medley Dinner Rolls and Butter Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
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)
Thursday
Coffee 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) Scrambled Eggs (GF) Pork Sausage, Eggs, Potatoes, Cheese and Pork Sausage Gravy Breakfast Casserole Fried Breakfast Potatoes (GF/VV/DF) Cinnamon & Sugar French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup (V) Applewood Smoked Bacon (GF/DF) Chef's Choice of Assorted Bakeries (Contains Nuts) Assorted Chilled Juices Beverage Station with BIGGBY BEST Fresh Brewed Regular Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Hot Tea Water Station
Mid-Morning Break in the Exhibit Hall
Lansing’s Quality Dairy Assorted Donuts Assorted Muffins Fresh Whole Seasonal Fruit
Lunch
Mixed Salad Greens (GF/VV/DF) Beef Lasagna Sliced Grilled Chicken with Fresh Vegetables in Marinara Sauce (GF/DF) Vegetable Ratatouille (GF/VV) served with Herbed White Rice (GF/VV/DF) Sicilian Vegetable Medley (GF/VV/DF) Chef's Choice of Pasta Marinara Sauce (GF/VV/DF) Alfredo Sauce Garlic Breadsticks Parmesan Cheese (GF) Chef's Assorted Dessert Table
Afternoon Break in the Exhibit Hall
Lansing's Pop-ity Popcorn Co. Gourmet Buttered & Caramel Popcorn Chocolate M&M's, Salted Peanuts, colorful Gummy Bears and Miniature Marshmallows Pepsi Assorted Soft Drinks
All-Conference Reception at the Library of Michigan
Fresh Fruit Display Artisan Cheese Board Hummus and Pita (VV) Spinach Artichoke Dip Roasted and Grilled Vegetable Display (VV GF) Charcuterie Chilled Beef Platter Bourbon Meatballs (DF) Vegetable Potsticker (VV) Sesame Chicken Kebab (halal) (GF DF) Mac n' Cheese Bar
Mini Chocolate Mousse Cups Mini Cheesecake Assortment Mini Fruit Tartlet
Hosted Bar with Soda, Beer, Wine, and Signature Cocktail
Friday
Coffee 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) Soft Flour Tortillas (VV) Scrambled Eggs (GF) Scrambled Eggs with Mild Chilies & Red Bell Peppers (GF) Mild Pork Chorizo (GF/DF) Shredded Cheese, Salsa & Sour Cream (GF) Fried Breakfast Potatoes (GF/VV/DF) Assorted Chilled Juices Beverage Station with BIGGBY BEST Fresh Brewed Regular Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Hot Tea Water Station
The Lansing Center North Point Cafe Concession Stand will be open on Wednesday, and downtown Lansing features a wide variety of restaurant options.
Accessibility
Additional information can be found on the Lansing Center website.
If you require accessibility accommodations, please email [email protected].
Elevators
Elevators are located in the Main Concourse and access both the parking area and meeting rooms.
Restrooms
Restrooms 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 Space
The 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 Space
The 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 Materials
The 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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