Apr 18, 2019 | Blog
The East Side Freedom Library’s mission is to “inspire solidarity, advocate for justice, and work for equity for all.” There are many ways that you can help us to achieve these goals. You can become collaborators and help us plan and carry out events and programs. You...Feb 26, 2019 | Blog
Since the East Side Freedom Library opened its doors in June 2014, we have invited our neighbors to use art as a means to tell their stories, to share their experiences, and to build bridges between their communities. We have also built a growing collection of books...Feb 12, 2019 | Blog
The East Side Freedom Library has aspired to live up to the label given us by the St. Paul Regional Labor Federation’s Bobby Kasper – that we are a “Labor Hall for the Community.” Our Summer Labor Book Group has read Matthew Desmond’s Evicted (since named one of the...Jan 28, 2019 | Blog
Black History Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the East Side Freedom Library’s commitment to activist scholarship. Black History Month is the descendant of “Negro History Week,” which was initiated in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson. Born in Virginia,...Jan 14, 2019 | Blog
Activism abounds here in the Twin Cities! Barring a blizzard, the Minnesota Women’s March on January 19, will bring tens of thousands into the streets. 15 NOW, the $15/hour minimum wage campaign, has made strides in both cities and, as an organizing campaign, is...