Community Literary Events

Loft Partnerships and Community Events

The Loft hosts and builds strategic partnerships associated with our core programs and goals. To learn more about these opportunities, please see our Loft Partnerships page. 

Outside of these offerings, if you are looking for a venue to host your reading or event, we recommend that you contact Open Book. The Open Book Performance Hall is a flexible space that can be customized to your event. Open Book also rents out smaller meeting spaces as well. Please see the Open Book page for more information or contact 612-215-2572 or [email protected].

Other Ways You Can Promote Your Book

If you have a new book published and are on tour or interested in doing a publication launch, congratulations! The Loft does not have the ability to accommodate the number of book launch requests we receive. Here are other ways in which we can help you celebrate your new book:

  • list it on our website’s Community Postings Board
  • apply for our grants and awards to continue your artistic and professional development
  • check out our additional resources 
  • The Loft also hosts regular student and Friend of the Loft readings. Check our calendar for details. 

We also recommend contacting the following fine bookstores and venues to see if they can accommodate you:

Children’s Books