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The Loft Literary Center

A Haven For Readers & Writers

The Loft believes that story, verse, and writing aren’t just nice things you put on a shelf, but are instead core to a full existence. At their best, they help us connect, entertain, mourn, protest, provoke, educate, and empathize. Join us—and find or share your story.

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New at the Loft

The Loft offers far more than award-winning writing classes. Learn more about our latest offerings below.

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Boundaries and Border Crossings

All winter classes are now available. As part of the winter lineup, this winter the Loft presents Boundaries and Border Crossings—linked events and classes that explore various questions about how we define boundaries, whether geographical, social, cultural, or psychological and what happens when these boundaries are broken.

Wordplay 2020 Teaser

First Wordplay Authors

The first four authors of Wordplay 2020 are Natalie Diaz, Kate DiCamillo, Samantha Irby, and Jeff VanderMeer. The full lineup will be announced February 11.

Teen Book Club 2020

Summer Youth is Back!

All summer youth classes (ages 6–17) are now open for registration, including the new teen book club!

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Winter Classes Now Open

Loft creative writing classes take place online and in-person and are offered to youth and adults. All classes are designed to help you reach your goals. Explore our upcoming offerings and find your next chance to learn, connect, and grow.

All winter classes are now available!

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The Loft hosts numerous events throughout the year. Take a look at our upcoming offerings and plan your next visit.

Upcoming Loft Events

Mentor Series Reading with Ross Gay and Douglas Kearney

The Loft Literary Center Presents a 2019-2020 Loft Mentor Series Reading with mentors Ross Gay and Douglas Kearney and fellows Chee Vang, Halee Kirkwood, Heather Quinn, and Misty Schwab.

2020 Member Party: Wordplay Reveal

Loft members: Come celebrate the wonderful community of member supporters who make it all possible at the Loft. We'll raise a glass to the many successes of the year plus let you in on a the first exciting author names headlining Wordplay 2020, the largest celebration of the written word in Minnesota coming May 9.

A Garden of Black Joy: Global Poetry from the Edges Of Liberation & Living

For two years Black Table Arts has gathered poems from around the world on black joy. That work will be published as A Garden of Black Joy: Global Poetry from the Edges Of Liberation & Living curated by Keno Evol.

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Interview with Candida Gonzalez

I AM (Artist in Motion) is an interview series meant to spotlight indigenous artists and artists of color in the Twin Cities. The second in the series, this interview is with Candida Gonzalez, a queer, Puerto Rican jewelry maker and arts educator focused on creating equitable opportunities.

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Folks, Do We Have a Tease for You

If you were at Wordplay 2019, you know that, when it comes to bringing in standout authors, the Loft doesn't mess around. This year is no exception. We're thrilled to announce one nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and kid lit author coming to you live May 9 at Wordplay 2020.

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I AM: Intro & Interview with Swopnil Shrestha

I AM (Artist in Motion) is an interview series meant to spotlight Indigenous artists and artists of color in the Twin Cities. The first in the series, this interview is with Swopnil Shrestha, a student at Macalester College and cofounder of SPACES.