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Spring Institute for Youth Services 2026 Venue

Conference Venue and Hotel

L.V. Eberhard Center at GVSU Pew Campus
301 Fulton Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Holiday Inn Downtown Grand Rapids
310 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

Group room rates at the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown start at $149.00. Please use this link or call the hotel directly at (616) 235-7611 and refer to the Michigan Library Association Spring Institute to qualify for the discount rate. Reserve your room by February 24, 2026. Room block may sell out sooner. Self-parking for hotel guests is complimentary.

Our hotel block at the Holiday Inn Downtown Grand Rapids has sold out. Overflow blocks have been setup at the following nearby hotels:

Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown (0.2 miles away)
11 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 48903
Rate: $299.00
Parking: $29.00 per night for self-parking
Deadline to reserve your room: Friday, February 27, 2026

Click here to book your room at the Courtyard by Marriott.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown (1.3 miles away)
710 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rate: $269.00, includes breakfast
Parking: $25.00 per night for self-parking
Deadline to reserve your room: Friday, February 27, 2026

Click here to book your room at the Embassy Suites.

Menu

Wednesday

Welcome Reception at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Hot Honey Glaze

Sundried Tomato Hummus with Pita and Veggies

Guacamole served with Corn Tortilla Chips

Naan Club Bites

Roasted Turkey, Smoked Ham, Bacon, White Cheddar, Arugula, Chipotle Aioli, Naan Bread

Pastrami Croquettes with Caraway Dill Aioli

Assorted Cookies

House Red and White Wine

Founder’s All Day IPA and Modelo

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

Thursday

Breakfast

Traditional Breakfast Buffet

Scrambled Eggs

Bacon

Lyonnaise Potatoes

Assorted Muffins

Fruit Bowl

Gluten Free Banana Bread

Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea

Morning Break

Whole Fruit

Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea

Lunch

Wrap Buffet

Assorted Wraps

Black Bean Soup

White Chicken Chili

Loaded Potato Cheese Soup (with bacon on the side)

Pasta Salad

Potato Chips

Garden Salad with Assorted Dressings

Cookies and Brownie Bites

Lemonade and Iced Tea

Afternoon Break

Vegetables and Dip

Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea

Friday

Breakfast

French Toast Casserole

Sausage

Fruit Bowl

Individual Yogurts

Gluten Free Banana Bread

Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea

Morning Break

Whole Fruit

Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea

Lunch

Taco Bar Buffet

Chicken Al Pastor

Fajita Veggies

Corn Tortilla Shells

Spanish Rice

Refried Beans

Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese, and Sour Cream

Chips and Salsa

Cookies and Brownie Bites

Lemonade and Iced Tea

Please refrain from bringing nuts or nut products to MLA events.

Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.