Professional development? Great! Learning opportunities? Awesome! Networking? Stupendous! But what about the fun? 

Leave that to Member Services. Here are their highlights from their committee president Danielle Cesana:

"Monday evening we will be hosting a special trivia after the President’s Program.

Tuesday, after sessions, we will have a meet and greet mixer at Eden’s Lounge.

And after Honors & Awards, we have our Pool Party. No, you don’t need a bathing suit. It is more like a cocktail party around a luxurious pool. However, you can go in the pool if you want (with a bathing suit, please)"

And truly, what fun is fun without food? 

Harrahs’ has many dining options to enjoy drinks and food with your fellow librarians.

The following restaurants will be open for lunch or dinner during the Conference and are located in Harrahs:

AC Burger (formerly Bill's Bar & Burger) is open everyday from 12pm-4pm, diner type food with vegan options, and the price range is $11- $30.

Cafe (located right outside the Conference Center; used to be Sammy D's) is open everyday from 7am-2pm, casual food, and the price range is under $30.

Starbucks (brand new!) is open 6am-10pm on weekends and 6am-6pm on weekdays!

Martorano’s is open everyday from 5pm-10:30pm, Italian food with vegetarian options, and the price range is $31-$60.

McCormick & Schmick’s is open everyday from 12pm-11pm, Seafood and Steak restaurant, and the price range is $31-$60.

The Pool at Harrahs is open from 11:30am-6pm, casual food with vegetarian options, and the price range is under $20 dollars.

Tazza Cafe is open 24 hours, Casual eatery with pastries, sandwiches, and Italian Gelato, and the price is $10 dollars and under.

Waterfront Buffet is open from 4pm-8pm, the buffet has seafood, steak, and several various stations, and the price is &40.00.

Want to explore the rest of AC? Here are some famous restaurants around AC not in Harrah’s

Dock’s Oyster House was opened in 1897, they have been offering fresh seafood for 120 years, prices range from $31-$60 dollars. They have a raw oyster bar and are open from 5pm-10pm every day. The address for Dock’s Oyster House is 2405 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

Knife & Fork was opened in 1912 and is part of the long history of Atlantic City, they are open from 4pm-10pm, they offer classic steak and seafood fare, prices range from $31-$60 dollars. The address for Knife & Fork is 3600 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, 08401.

Tony’s Baltimore Grill is a local joint offering pizza and Italian comfort dishes and has been a fixture in Atlantic City since 1927. Prices range from $11-$30, and they are located at 2800 Atlantic Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

So eat, drink, and be merry with your fellow librarians at #njla17!

Megan Kociolek and the 2016-2017 Conference Committee