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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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