In-person
Book Geek Happy Hour
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn person! What are you reading? Would you like to tell people about it? Would you like to find out what other people in our community are reading? This is your chance! We have kept our Book Geek Happy Hour alive remotely for the past 15 months. Now—with proper precautions—we are ready to meet in […]
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library has been host to a series of workshops and drop in practice sessions in Mindful Self-Compassion for over 4 years. Beginning among the books as part of a call for mutual aid and support, we moved to an online format during the long months of COVID restrictions. We are now […]
Eastside Roller Party
Friday, September 10th from 6-10pm at the Phalen Rec Center 1000 E Wheelock Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55106 Join ESFL Housing Justice and Saint Paul Parks for an evening of roller skating, art, food trucks, film and music! Free skate from 6-8pm with DJ Kirk Da Capt'n and stay for a screening of the film […]
Cracked Walnut Poetry Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree Cracked Walnut Poetry Workshops are back! September 11th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on the lawn of the East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St, Saint Paul, MN 55106. Bring about 5 copies of a poem you’d like workshopped and a lawn chair or blanket. (If it rains, we will be allowed inside.) Any questions? Contact Donna […]
Labor Solidarity Picnic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFor more than a hundred and twenty years, American workers have come together in early September to celebrate Labor Day as an expression of unity and solidarity. We need such a celebration now more than ever. The East Side Freedom Library family is putting together music, entertainment, and refreshments, and we want you to join […]
Reparations Reading Group: The Role of Education in the Quest for Reparations
The East Side Freedom Library and the St. Paul Recovery Act Reading group invite you to discuss: The Role of Education in the Quest for Reparations. Register here to join this event on Zoom. Beginning in early 2020, ESFL and the St. Paul Recovery Act Reading group have convened a monthly discussion -- based on […]
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library has been host to a series of workshops and drop in practice sessions in Mindful Self-Compassion for over 4 years. Beginning among the books as part of a call for mutual aid and support, we moved to an online format during the long months of COVID restrictions. We are now […]
Introduction to Community Journalism – Training and Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesCo-hosted by The UpTake In the event of bad weather, the training will be held online. This training introduces participants to community journalism through a discussion-packed, experiential two-hour training. Participants have the opportunity to explore the role that journalism can play in helping a community build power, the processes of community journalism, and the connections […]
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library has been host to a series of workshops and drop in practice sessions in Mindful Self-Compassion for over 4 years. Beginning among the books as part of a call for mutual aid and support, we moved to an online format during the long months of COVID restrictions. We are now […]
Animate (Presentation and Discussion)
The East Side Freedom Library and "On Stage" invite you to Animate (Presentation and Discussion)! Update: This event will no longer have an in-person component. Instead, join the event using this Zoom link. Animate rehearsals / Kate Fuglei, Photo credit: Mixed Blood Theatre Join us on Zoom for a stimulating theater presentation and discussion led […]
Solidarity Street Gallery 2021
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe SOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY is a three-day art and cultural festival at the East Side Freedom Library and various locations along Payne Avenue, held this year September 23-25. All are invited and encouraged to participate. It aims to bring together artists, performers, poets, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and the local community for important conversations about justice […]
Solidarity Street Gallery 2021
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe SOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY is a three-day art and cultural festival at the East Side Freedom Library and various locations along Payne Avenue, held this year September 23-25. All are invited and encouraged to participate. It aims to bring together artists, performers, poets, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and the local community for important conversations about justice […]
Solidarity Street Gallery 2021
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe SOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY is a three-day art and cultural festival at the East Side Freedom Library and various locations along Payne Avenue, held this year September 23-25. All are invited and encouraged to participate. It aims to bring together artists, performers, poets, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and the local community for important conversations about justice […]
ReMembering: Singing Water – Film Premiere
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesReMembering: Singing Water is an original choral film that explores Minnesota as a place of both home and exile for Indigenous people, LGBTQ people, and immigrants. Interconnected stories are brought to life through choral music, spoken word, animation, and life size puppets. The film will premiere at two outdoor locations —under the stars and on […]
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library has been host to a series of workshops and drop in practice sessions in Mindful Self-Compassion for over 4 years. Beginning among the books as part of a call for mutual aid and support, we moved to an online format during the long months of COVID restrictions. We are now […]
Fear None Conquer All Food Bank
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFood Bank hosted by Fear None Conquer All Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 from 12:00-2:00pm Location: East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St, Saint Paul, MN 55106 By appointment Call or text 651-508-6762
Book Geek Happy Hour
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn person! What are you reading? Would you like to tell people about it? Would you like to find out what other people in our community are reading? This is your chance! We have kept our Book Geek Happy Hour alive remotely for the past 15 months. Now—with proper precautions—we are ready to meet in […]
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library has been host to a series of workshops and drop in practice sessions in Mindful Self-Compassion for over 4 years. Beginning among the books as part of a call for mutual aid and support, we moved to an online format during the long months of COVID restrictions. We are now […]
East Side Housing Justice Community Bonfire
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin your neighbors for a fun fall evening at the East Side Freedom Library to learn about rent stabilization and the Keep Saint Paul Home campaign! Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Join the String Activists
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn person on ESFL's beautiful front lawn Throughout this past year, we have seen an incredible intersection of art and activism in the Twin Cities. Art has empowered and connected us, and allowed people to engage with the complex issues that impact them. To explore this intersection, ESFL will be hosting a monthly String Activist […]