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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
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Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Our History Day Learning Center invites you to explore "Triumph and Tragedy" in History. History Day is a priority for us at the East Side Freedom Library. Our rich collections are organized around labor, immigration, African American, and social justice movement history and include not just historical studies but also poetry, fiction, visual art, drama, […]
Rhythmic Literature Open Mic Night
Rhythmic Literature Open Mic Night
Rhythmic Literature returns! Back in November, this collection of Ethiopian poets and musicians filled the Library with their words, their music, and their spirit. Now they are returning. Please come and listen, participate, perhaps even share some work of your own. All are encouraged to come. Saturday, January 5, 4:30pm Click "Going" on Facebook! East […]
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Book Geek Happy Hour(s)
Book Geek Happy Hour(s)
ARE YOU THIRSTING FOR SOME TIME TO READ AND A CHANCE TO TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE READING? The East Side Freedom Library invites you to our Book Geek Happy Hour(s) Sunday, January 6th, 4 to 6PM Please join your friends, neighbors, collaborators, and, of course, Orso, the Library Dog Bring a book or […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
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Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library invites you to explore workshops in “Mindful Self-Compassion” with Patricia Enstad. Eastsider Patricia Enstad, a licensed social worker and teacher, will provide a lively introduction to the practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. She writes: “As we consider the important tasks that lie ahead, we will need to support our action with compassion […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
Are you interested in collaborating with us on events and community activities? Please join us in deepening our programming through participating and taking leadership in any of the following projects: Event Promotion & Evaluation 1. Greeting event attendees 2. Assisting with sign-ins 3. Collecting event surveys 4. Recording Library events 5. Editing podcasts Media and […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
Are you interested in collaborating with us on events and community activities? Please join us in deepening our programming through participating and taking leadership in any of the following projects: Event Promotion & Evaluation 1. Greeting event attendees 2. Assisting with sign-ins 3. Collecting event surveys 4. Recording Library events 5. Editing podcasts Media and […]
Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong (Women/Mothers)
Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong (Women/Mothers)
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong Thursday, January 10th, 2019 at 6-7:30pm This group is for women and mothers looking for support in strengthening their relationships with their […]
Community Discussion About the City Hall Murals
Community Discussion About the City Hall Murals
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a Community Discussion About the City Hall Murals Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 7pm For the past several years, discussions, debates, and actions have swirled across this country about the ways that our complex past has been represented by monuments, memorials, paintings, and place names. While often […]
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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us Fridays 9-10AM. The workshop will be led by Marc Anderson, a widely respected teacher of meditation. “Among all people, freedom is one of the highest values. The American ideal is based on liberty and […]
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Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Our History Day Learning Center invites you to explore "Triumph and Tragedy" in History. History Day is a priority for us at the East Side Freedom Library. Our rich collections are organized around labor, immigration, African American, and social justice movement history and include not just historical studies but also poetry, fiction, visual art, drama, […]
Calling the Light (Music)
Calling the Light (Music)
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a very special evening of innovative music: Calling the Light featuring Douglas R. Ewart, Steve Hirsh, Babatunde Lea, and Donald Washington Saturday, January 12, 7:30pm Drums and horns, rainsticks, didgeridoo, bells, chimes and gongs, flutes and cymbals. The music is conjured in the moment, spirits in conversation […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Democracy in Chains Dinner Discussion (Event does not take place at ESFL)
Democracy in Chains Dinner Discussion (Event does not take place at ESFL)
Tuesday, January 15th from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the Gandhi Mahal Restaurant Further event and ticket information at https://www.facebook.com/events/588667348228265/
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Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library invites you to explore workshops in “Mindful Self-Compassion” with Patricia Enstad. Eastsider Patricia Enstad, a licensed social worker and teacher, will provide a lively introduction to the practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. She writes: “As we consider the important tasks that lie ahead, we will need to support our action with compassion […]
History Book Club: Flames of Discontent by Gary Kaunonen @ Roseville Library
History Book Club: Flames of Discontent by Gary Kaunonen @ Roseville Library
Join the East Side Freedom Library and the Osher Livelong Learning Institute at the Roseville Library for this book club event discussing FLAMES OF DISCONTENT by Gary Kaunonen. This event is at: Roseville Library 2180 Hamline Avenue North (Hamline at County Road B) Roseville, MN 55113 Wednesday, January 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the library's […]
John Crea Presents: Comparing Strategies to Combat Poverty and Bolster the Economy
John Crea Presents: Comparing Strategies to Combat Poverty and Bolster the Economy
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to COMPARING STRATEGIES TO COMBAT POVERTY AND BOLSTER THE ECONOMY RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE // UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME // EARNED INCOME CREDIT Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at 7pm A presentation that compares three strategies to reduce poverty – raising the minimum wage, a universal basic income, and an […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Meet the Historic Cohort of Hmong Legislators
Meet the Historic Cohort of Hmong Legislators
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to Meet the Historic Cohort of Hmong Legislators Thursday, January 17th, 2019 at 6:30PM In November, Minnesota votes made history by electing five Hmong-Americans to the state government. One, Fue Lee (Minneapolis) -- was re-elected -- and four -- Tou Xiong (Maplewood), Kaoly Her (St. Paul), Samantha Vang […]
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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us Fridays 9-10AM. The workshop will be led by Marc Anderson, a widely respected teacher of meditation. “Among all people, freedom is one of the highest values. The American ideal is based on liberty and […]
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Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Our History Day Learning Center invites you to explore "Triumph and Tragedy" in History. History Day is a priority for us at the East Side Freedom Library. Our rich collections are organized around labor, immigration, African American, and social justice movement history and include not just historical studies but also poetry, fiction, visual art, drama, […]
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Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore (Music)
Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore (Music)
The East Side Freedom Library calls out to musicians and music lovers Join us for Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore Sunday, January 20th, 2019, 3:00pm You are invited to join the improvising spirits of Le Voyage as they explore the possibilities for connection and communication in sound. Bring your musical instruments, your imaginations, and […]
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Performance and Info Session for the No Territory Band Black Understudy Program
Performance and Info Session for the No Territory Band Black Understudy Program
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to Part One of our celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Performance and Info Session for the No Territory Band Black Understudy Program Monday, January 21, 2019 at 3pm "Jazz" is black music, but one finds few black players in the most prominent and innovative circles of […]
Labor and Black Lives Matter
Labor and Black Lives Matter
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for part II of our celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor and Black Lives Matter Monday, January 21, 2019 at 7pm ESFL continues our exploration of the labor movement's relationship with other social movements with a panel which will discuss the past, present, […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
1 event,
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library invites you to explore workshops in “Mindful Self-Compassion” with Patricia Enstad. Eastsider Patricia Enstad, a licensed social worker and teacher, will provide a lively introduction to the practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. She writes: “As we consider the important tasks that lie ahead, we will need to support our action with compassion […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong (Men/Fathers)
Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong (Men/Fathers)
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong Thursday, January 24th, 2019 at 6-7:30pm This group is for men and fathers looking for support in strengthening their relationships with their […]
Both Sides of Feminism: A Conversation with Author Paula Overby
Both Sides of Feminism: A Conversation with Author Paula Overby
East Side Freedom Library invites you to a conversation with author and activist Paula Overby Paula Overby, author of “The Transgender Myth: Through the Gender Looking Glass,” will provide a look at how the 70s feminist movement still impacts the politics of today's feminism. Paula will also provide a short reading from her book about […]
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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us Fridays 9-10AM. The workshop will be led by Marc Anderson, a widely respected teacher of meditation. “Among all people, freedom is one of the highest values. The American ideal is based on liberty and […]
2 events,
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Our History Day Learning Center invites you to explore "Triumph and Tragedy" in History. History Day is a priority for us at the East Side Freedom Library. Our rich collections are organized around labor, immigration, African American, and social justice movement history and include not just historical studies but also poetry, fiction, visual art, drama, […]
“ISIS is Not” Art Exhibit Opening Reception and Art-Making Workshop
“ISIS is Not” Art Exhibit Opening Reception and Art-Making Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to the opening of ISIS IS NOT an art exhibit about refugee experiences by Shiloh Clamons Saturday, January 26th, 2019 3-5pm: interactive art-making workshop for children 6-8pm: opening reception The exhibit will remain up through Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Shiloh is an artist and humanitarian service worker, who employs art […]
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Wilson’s Girl: Unpacking the Beef in a Minnesota Town (Play)
Wilson’s Girl: Unpacking the Beef in a Minnesota Town (Play)
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a staged reading of a new play which explores Minnesota labor history: Wilson’s Girl: Unpacking the Beef in a Minnesota Town Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2PM In November, 1959, somebody on the sausage line at the Wilson's plant in Albert Lea, MN, refused to stay and […]
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A Conversation with Visual Artist Dyani White Hawk: Stories in the Abstract with Heid Erdrich
A Conversation with Visual Artist Dyani White Hawk: Stories in the Abstract with Heid Erdrich
A Conversation with Visual Artist Dyani White Hawk: Stories in the Abstract with Heid Erdrich Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. Join the East Side Freedom Library for an interdisciplinary conversation featuring the art of Dyani White Hawk. White Hawk will give an artist talk with images followed by a conversation about White Hawk's […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
2 events,
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library invites you to explore workshops in “Mindful Self-Compassion” with Patricia Enstad. Eastsider Patricia Enstad, a licensed social worker and teacher, will provide a lively introduction to the practices of Mindful Self-Compassion. She writes: “As we consider the important tasks that lie ahead, we will need to support our action with compassion […]
Reflections on “Home” rescheduled for Sunday, February 17
Reflections on “Home” rescheduled for Sunday, February 17
To our dear patrons: The event originally scheduled for today, Wednesday, January 30 has been moved to Sunday, February 17. We hope that you can join us then. Thank you for your understanding.
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Zumba® with Youvana Wellness
Zumba® with Youvana Wellness
East Side Freedom Library is excited to partner with Youvana Wellness for a series of classes to provide access to health and wellness activities to our East Side community and communities of color to health and wellness activities. Join us at the library for Zumba® starting January 31 at 6:30 p.m. and again on February […]
Yoga with Youvana Wellness!
Yoga with Youvana Wellness!
Feeling stressed out? Haven't had time for yourself? The East Side Freedom Library welcomes Youvana Wellness as they offer a range of health and wellness activities to the community. Join us for meditative yoga on four dates over the following months. The first session is Thursday, January 31 at 7:30 pm. (Come early at 6:30 […]
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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us Fridays 9-10AM. The workshop will be led by Marc Anderson, a widely respected teacher of meditation. “Among all people, freedom is one of the highest values. The American ideal is based on liberty and […]
A Conversation About Late 1960s/Early 1970s Student of Color Activism with Horace Huntley and Jimmy Patino
A Conversation About Late 1960s/Early 1970s Student of Color Activism with Horace Huntley and Jimmy Patino
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to A Conversation About Late 1960s/Early 1970s Student of Color Activism with Horace Huntley and Jimmy Patino Friday, February 1st, 2019 at 7PM Fifty years ago, in January 1969, African American students at the University of Minnesota, supported by other students of color, white activist students, and off-campus […]
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Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
Our History Day Learning Center invites you to explore "Triumph and Tragedy" in History. History Day is a priority for us at the East Side Freedom Library. Our rich collections are organized around labor, immigration, African American, and social justice movement history and include not just historical studies but also poetry, fiction, visual art, drama, […]
No Liberation Without Disability Justice: Disrupting Ableism as Community Organizers and Freedom Fighters — Facilitated by Lydia X.Z. Brown (Workshop)
No Liberation Without Disability Justice: Disrupting Ableism as Community Organizers and Freedom Fighters — Facilitated by Lydia X.Z. Brown (Workshop)
The East Side Freedom Library, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota's Critical Disability Studies Collective and Macalester College's Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department, invite you to a participatory workshop: No Liberation Without Disability Justice: Disrupting Ableism as Community Organizers and Freedom Fighters facilitated by Lydia X.Z. Brown Accessibility Note: There will be two […]
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Book Geek Happy Hour(s)
Book Geek Happy Hour(s)
ARE YOU THIRSTING FOR SOME TIME TO READ AND A CHANCE TO TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE READING? The East Side Freedom Library invites you to our Book Geek Happy Hour(s) Sunday, February 3rd, 4 to 6PM Please join your friends, neighbors, collaborators, and, of course, Orso, the Library Dog Bring a book or […]
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