Plan Your Visit
Open Book is located at 1011 Washington Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Contact Open Book at 612-215-2572 or admin@openbookmn.org
Access:
There are two designated accessible parking spots for those with disabilities at the rear of the building near the backdoor entrance and one in the side parking lot closer to the front door.
The doors at the front and the back of the building have push-button access to open.
An elevator in the building takes visitors to all levels of the space.
There are accessible nongendered restrooms on each floor of the building.
A quiet room is available for visitors; inquire at the desk in the lobby to gain access to this space if you need it for medical purposes or for prayer.
If you need additional accommodations to enjoy the Open Book space, contact us at 612-215-2572 or admin@openbookmn.org.
Parking:
There is a free lot on the east side of the building that is available for visitors of the Open Book facility. If the lot is full, there are metered spaces along Washington Ave or on 10th Street S or 11th Street S. Download the MPLS Parking App to make paying easier or pay with cash or credit card at the pay stations.
There are bike racks at the front of the building, and at two locations at the back of the building.
Transit:
Metro Transit has several routes that connect to the Open Book facility. The nearest corners are 10th Ave S and Washington Ave S, and 11th Ave S and Washington Ave S.
The U.S. Bank Stadium light rail station (serving the Blue and the Green lines) is 3 blocks from Open Book on the Chicago Ave side of the Metrodome. From there, walk north on Chicago Ave toward the river, then turn right on Washington Ave to Open Book.
For routes, connections, and schedules call 612-373-3333 or visit www.metrotransit.org.
Wifi:
There is free wifi throughout the building. The network is Open Book, the password is openbook.
Dogs:
Open Book is a dog-friendly building. You are welcome to bring well behaved leashed dogs to the facility.
Photo Shoots:
You may conduct photo shoots in the building if photographing just one person. Photography may not interfere with the operation of the building and may not block or restrict visitors from moving through the spaces. No door, exit, or entrance can be blocked at any time. If interested in video recording or larger group photo shoots, please reach out to the building manager at 612-666-7374 or admin@openbookmn.org. If you value your use of the space, please consider making a donation to help further the mission of Open Book.
Tours:
Tours of the Open Book building can be arranged for your group. Reach out to the building manager at 612-666-7374 or admin@openbookmn.org to schedule a time for a visit to Open Book for groups.
Lost & Found:
If you lost the item in the building or at a rental event, reach out to the building manager at 612-666-7374 or admin@openbookmn.org or the building Ambassador at 612-244-7190. Check with the presenting organization if you lost an item at a class or a workshop.
Code of Conduct Policy:
Open Book has implemented a Code of Conduct Policy to keep the building and its guests safe and free from harm. Download the policy for the terms of this policy and its visitor responsibilities.
Hours:
The Open Book building is open:
9 am to 9 pm Tuesday through Friday
9 am to 6 pm Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Tenant hours vary from the building hours. Check their websites for up-to-date information.
Tenant Contact Information:
The Loft
612-215-2575
loft@theloft.org
Located on the second floor of Open Book
Reception area open 10 am to 2 pm Tuesday through Friday
Milkweed Editions
612-332-3192
thanks@milkweed.org
Milkweed Books
612-215-2540
Located on the first floor of Open Book
10 am to 2 pm Sunday (closed Monday)
10 am to 5 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
10 am to 7 pm Thursday, Friday
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
612-215-2520
mcba@mnbookarts.org
The Shop at MCBA
612-215-2530
Located on the first floor of Open Book
Open 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (+until 7 pm on Thursdays)
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
612-436-0463
info@weaversguildmn.org
Located on the third floor of Open Book in suite 350
Shop 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
Located on the main level of Open Book
Open 7 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 am-6:00 pm Monday-Friday
New Arab American Theater Works
Located on the 3rd level of Open Book in suite 308.
They do not have set hours of operation.