Open Book Rentals

Space Rental Options

Hold your next meeting, gathering, or event at Open Book.

We invite members of the community to share our beautiful and adaptable space by holding your event at Open Book. We offer flexible catering options, affordable rates, and a centrally located facility in Minneapolis. The free parking lot for up to 30 vehicles is an added bonus.

To inquire about renting space at the Open Book, please use this form to share your event details.
If you need more information not shown on this page, please email rentals@openbookmn.org or call 612-695-2274.

Rentals may only be reserved up to six months in advance. Open Book does not allow weddings in our facility at this time.

Schedule a tour of the spaces to help envision your event; walk-in tours are not offered. Please schedule a tour at least 24 hours in advance by emailing rentals@openbookmn.org.

Visit our FAQ rental document to learn more about holding your event in our space.

In addition to these spaces, MCBA rents artist studios and The Loft rents writing studios providing spaces for creative support.

RENTAL RATES UPDATED
We’ve updated and simplified our rental rate structure, effective July 1, 2024.

STANDARD RATES:

Room 305 Meeting Room: $40/hr

Room 203 Conference Room: $60/hr

Open Book Performance Hall:

Daytime, Mon-Fri : $160/hr

Evening, Mon-Thurs: $200/hr

Weekends: Fri eve, Sat, Sun: $240/hr

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Non-Profit Discount is now 25% off our Standard Rates (above) Nonprofit rate also applies to Education & Municipal Gov’t rentals. Details listed below for each space.

Open Book Performance Hall

Slide show of various arrangements and views of the performance hall

Open Book Performance Hall

This flexible space can be customized to your event. Seat it theater-style, set-up banquet rounds, host a gathering around classroom tables, or hold a cocktail reception. The performance hall is equipped with a number of audio/visual options, including a stage with house sound.

Performance Hall Rates

4-hour minimum rental applies.

  • Daytime before 5 pm, Mon – Fri: $160/hr | $120/hr nonprofit

  • Evening, Mon – Thurs: $200/hr | $150/hr nonprofit

  • Weekends: Fri eve, Sat, Sun: $240/hr | $180/hr nonprofit

    Nonprofit rate also applies to Education & Municipal Gov’t rentals.

    A CLEANING FEE is added for all rental events. The cleaning fee for Performance Hall rentals varies - starting at $100.

    Book Launches & Readings in the Performance Hall

    $500 Flat fee package for 3-hour event

    Podium, microphone, chairs, tables for refreshments and book signing, 6 high top tables and linens, sharing the event on the website and the marquee, cleaning fee. (no additional discounts apply)

Rates include use of the Performance Hall, the Literary Commons/Atrium area, and the catering fridge/kitchenette for food staging. No additional charge for tables or AV usage. Additional fee for linens and other equipment listed under Rental Add Ons.

For details and availability, please fill out the Rental Inquiry Form.

Open Book Meeting Rooms

Open Book Meeting Rooms

Flexible for meetings or other gatherings, our spaces offer a private and inspiring atmosphere in which to share ideas, plan, or simply get down to business.

Meeting Room 305 is a space for small group gatherings. This room can accommodate up to 10 for a meeting at tables, but is also a great space for casual conversations, interviews, lunch meetings. The room has a 55” TV screen and a 3’x5’ white board. Has door directly out to the outdoor patio area.

Conference Room 203 can accommodate 50 people in chairs in rows, 36 people classroom style, 24 at a conference table, or smaller groups in a variety of arrangements. The room is equipped with an 85” TV screen, webcam, and whiteboard easel.

Meeting Room Rates

  • Conference Room 203: $60/hour; $45/hour nonprofit rate

  • Meeting Room 305: $40/hour; $30/hour nonprofit rate

  • Add exclusive use of the Patio on to the Meeting Room 305 rental for an additional $100/hour. (Limited availability)

  • Three-hour minimum rental

  • Add-on the Owl Pro to your rental for seamless hybrid meetings for a $50 fee

  • A cleaning fee applies to all rentals:
    $50 in Room 203; $20 in Room 305

For details, please fill out the Rental Inquiry Form.
You may also call 612-695-2274, or e-mail rentals@openbookmn.org.

Rental Add Ons:

As part of your Open Book rental, you may also add:

  • OWL Pro for hybrid meetings — $50

  • Piano – $50

  • Marquee, Lobby Display, and/or Open Book Events Page listing – $50

  • Open Book linens – $8 each

  • Podium – no charge

  • Stage –no charge

  • Easel (2 available)– no charge

  • Setup/Take down by Open Book staff – included in most rentals. Advanced setups. – $30/hour

  • After/before hours building staff — $30/hour

Learn more. Contact us.

Open Book Administration: admin@openbookmn.org | (612) 215-2650

Rentals & Events: rentals@openbookmn.org | (612) 695-2274