Inspiration and Solace

By Ellie Belew My own lefty ways were forged growing up in a Minneapolis suburb. I live in Washington State now, but came to consciousness within the social disconnect of the Twin Cities of the 1960s and 1970s: a powerful coop movement, violent city police, expansive...

Learning from Salvatore Salerno

By Michaela Corniea  A glance at the shelves which house the Salerno collection at the East Side Freedom Library evokes images of a great used book store.  Many of the books are older with faded spines, dust jackets that are falling apart, or worn down covers. ...

We are Not Quiet Quitting: We are Not Slaves

A message from Clarence White, ESFL Associate Director Some time ago, earlier in the pandemic, I overheard someone saying something to the effect that workers who were finding themselves vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus should not complain.  Many of these workers were...

A Message From Our New Executive Director, Saengmany Ratsabout

Dear Relatives, Colleagues, Friends, and Supporters, I am thrilled to write this message as the new Executive Director of the East Side Freedom Library. I first want to extend my gratitude for your continued support and contributions to the library. I am forever...