Open Book Tenants
Open Book is the Facility. Within the building are three founding partner organizations and other businesses who make Open Book home. Each business sets their own hours and services.
FRGMNT Coffee
eventswith@frgmntcoffee.com
FRGMNT is a multi-roaster cafe, born out of our love of coffee, excitement over trying new things, and joy in bringing people together.
FRGMNT is open Saturday and Sunday from 7 am-6 pm, and 6:30 am-6 pm Monday-Friday
The Loft
612-215-2575
loft@theloft.org
The Loft is a haven for readers and writers, one of the largest centers of its kind in the country. We accomplish our work by bringing essential conversations, artists, readers, and learning opportunities together under one organization, offering classes, conferences, festivals, events, grants and awards, one-on-one services for writers, residencies, and community engagement.
The Loft is closed Mondays. The Loft Reception area is open 10 am- 2 pm Tuesday through Friday.
Mayfly Design
612-801-4533
hello@mayflydesign.com
Mayfly Design are book designers specializing in book cover design, page design, typesetting, and eBook formatting. Plus publishing support for ISBN and Library of Congress registration and assistance with print-on-demand retailers like KDP and IngramSpark.
Milkweed Editions
612-332-3192
thanks@milkweed.org
Milkweed Editions is an independent publisher of literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition to publishing, they engage community through online and in-person events. Milkweed books can be purchased online or at their bookstore at Open Book.
Milkweed Books
612-215-2540
Located on the first floor of Open Book
Open 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
10 am to 7 pm Wednesday and Thursday
10 am to 2 pm Sunday
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
612-215-2520
mcba@mnbookarts.org
MCBA is a nonprofit visual arts center that celebrates the art of the book. They practice letterpress printing, bookbinding, hand papermaking, paper marbling, and more! Offering youth and adult classes, numerous exhibitions annually, and opportunities for artists of all levels, MCBA is a great place to visit.
The Shop at MCBA
Located on the first floor of Open Book
Open 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (+until 7 pm on Thursdays)
612-215-2530
The MCBA Gallery is open 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (+until 7 pm on Thursdays) and features rotating exhibitions. Free to visit. Check the MCBA website to see what exhibition is currently on view.
New Arab American Theater Works
New Arab American Theater Works is a Minnesota based collective of SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) playwrights, musicians, and performing artists. They fill a void in the local and national scene where Arab and Muslim Americans frequently lack voice and opportunities.
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
612-436-0463
info@weaversguildmn.org
The Weavers Guild of Minnesota (WGM) believes weaving, spinning, and dyeing are fundamental to the human experience. They are the largest weaving and spinning guild in the US, serving more than 500 members. Programs include classes designed for learners of all skill levels and abilities, workshops with nationally recognized instructors, and public talks and exhibitions.
The Weavers Guild shop, selling weaving supplies, is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-5pm; Thursday: 10am-7pm.
The Doorway for Better Health
612-619-0881
thedoorwaymassage@yahoo.com
Located on the Lower Level of Open Book, take the elevator to LL.