The Loft Literary Center

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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Wordplay Lineup 2019!

The visiting author lineup for the Loft's Wordplay, presented by St. Catherine University and Star Tribune, is now available. More than 100 authors are coming to town—save the dates (May 11–12, 2019) and be there to celebrate with us! Registration opens March 14 for Loft members.

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Young Writers' Program 2019
Summer Youth Returns

The Loft's Young Writers' Program is back with week-long classes for youth ages 6–17 starting the weeks of July 8, 15, 22, and 29.

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The Loft Presents Needs

This winter, the Loft presents Needs—a series of linked classes and events around the basics in each of our lives. Learn more on our Needs page.

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Upcoming Classes

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Winter, Spring, and Summer Youth 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.

This Winter/Spring, our theme for classes and events is Needs. Learn more about those offerings and how you can take part below.

Loft Summer Youth classes are now also available!

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Upcoming Loft Events

Learn More About Loft Events

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

Upcoming Loft Events
Feb
24
2019
Flip the Script!
Join youth poets from around Minnesota, along with some of the most dynamic, creative Spoken Word artists in the country, for a one-day conference focusing on both writing and performance. Registration required, which will open soon at www.TruArtSpeaks.org.
Mar
6
2019
Poetry Out Loud Minnesota State Semi-Finals Competition 2019
The Loft Literary Center proudly presents the 2019 Minnesota Poetry Out Loud semi-finals. Come and watch teens compete for the chance to represent Minnesota at the national finals in Washington, D.C. 
Mar
7
2019
Poetry Out Loud Minnesota State Competition 2019
The Loft Literary Center proudly presents the 2019 Minnesota Poetry Out Loud state finals. Come and watch teens compete for the chance to represent Minnesota at the national finals in Washington, D.C.
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Wordplay Essential Reading Guide
It’s an exciting time for Midwestern bibliophiles. The complete list of authors for The Loft Literary Center Wordplay festival— Minnesota's largest celebration of readers, writers, and great books—has been announced and the lineup is being called, “the Coachella of Book festivals.”
Tanya Bush
Feb. 15
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Why We Might Need Fairy Tales
As the new year continues, it seems only fitting to transition from “Fairy Tales” to our new theme of “Needs.”
Ellen Ray
Feb. 13
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Poetry Out Loud: New Year's Poetry Resolutions
It’s the season for making resolutions. As we remember last year, 2019 is waiting, poised to usher in all things new and refreshed.
Shentoria Monaye
Feb. 8
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