The Loft Literary Center

Featured Offerings
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Loft Through the Years | April 19

Join us for a book launch and conversation about Minnesota's powerhouse literary scene and the role the Loft played in contributing to that ecosystem. 

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An Evening with Jim Moore | May 2

Join The Loft Literary Center and Graywolf Press for an evening with Jim Moore, celebrating Jim's new book Enter. Jim Moore will be in conversation with his Graywolf editor and publisher Carmen Giménez.

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Celebrate Indigenous Place | May 30

Join Heid E. Erdrich and a cohort of poets convened and commissioned as part of her fellowship from the Academy of American Poets.

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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
Apr
24
2025
2024 Year-Long Fiction Writing Project Final Reading (Summer Online Cohort)

Please join us to celebrate the conclusion of the 2024 Year-Long Fiction Writing Project. Participants from the Year-Long 2024 Fiction Writing Project will read from their completed manuscripts at this culminating event.
May
2
2025
An Evening with Jim Moore

Join The Loft Literary Center and Graywolf Press for an evening with Jim Moore, celebrating Jim's new book Enter. Jim Moore will read from his new book and be in conversation with his editor and publisher Carmen Giménez.
May
8
2025
The Loft's Spring 2025 Student Reading

The Loft presents an evening of student readings! Come join us for a showcase of some of our talented students, as they read some of their own work.
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The Bookish Brand
My Manuscript Is Done… Now What?!
Celebrate, then get strategic.
Rachel Werner
Mar. 27
Around the Loft
Living Into Our Vision
As the Loft celebrates 50 years, we honor our roots and recommit to uplifting voices, breaking down barriers, and building a literary home for all.
Arleta M. Little
Mar. 25
Reading Like a Writer
The Real Within the Surreal: Humor, Chaos, and Truth in Flash Fiction
Lit!Commons subscriber Aimee Johnson treats us to a close reading of the flash fiction piece "You To Can Have a Pass Rate Like Mine" by Swati Sudarsan.
Allison Wyss
Feb. 21
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Not Sure Where to Start? Try a Loft Pathway
Discover & Explore Pathway

Perfect for beginners or the creatively curious, this pathway offers a welcoming space to build confidence, uncover new interests, and connect with other curious readers and writers.

Discover & Explore
Gather & Socialize Pathway

Writing and reading don't have to be solitary—this pathway centers connection, conversation, and community. Join fellow writers and readers for casual meetups, celebrations, and shared creative energy.

Gather & Socialize
Generate & Create Pathway

This pathway focuses on sparking imagination and creative momentum. Through prompts, exercises, and playful exploration, you'll find fresh ways to get writing and keep going.

Generate & Create
Expand & Discuss Pathway

For readers and writers who love digging in, this pathway offers rich conversations and craft-focused discussions centered around books and big ideas. Grow, question, and engage with others who love to think critically about stories and storytelling.

Expand & Discuss
Feedback & Polish Pathway

This pathway is for writers with works in progress who are ready to refine and elevate their craft. Get targeted feedback from peers and teaching artist and develop strategies for revision and next steps toward publication.

Feedback & Polish

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

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