Poetry
The Poetry of Witness: A Reading and Writing Workshop in Honor of International Human Rights Day
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesDirected by Preeti Kaur Rajpal Recipient of a 2019 Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant Thursday, December 12, 2019, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Preeti writes: “To honor International Human Rights Day, we will gather to read and write poems on the "Poetry of Witness." We will study poems in the tradition of Carolyn Forché. […]
Rhythmic Literature Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Rhythmic Literature Poetry Collective invite you to our bi-monthly Open Mic. Saturday, December 14, 4-7pm. All poets, musicians, and other creative artists are welcome to present. Everyone is welcome to join the audience. Free and open to all. Click "Going" and share on Facebook!
A Special Evening of Poetry Reading and Discussion with Jacinta Kerketta
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library, Parakh-Minnesota, the South Asia Seminar Series and The Imagining Transnational Solidarities Research Circle at the University of Minnesota invite you to a special evening of poetry reading and discussion with Jacinta Kerketta on Land of the Roots / जड़ों की ज़मीन (Jadon Ki Zameen) Friday, February 21, 2020, 6-8:30pm This […]
Cracked Walnut Literary Workshops
Cracked Walnut will host four literary workshops March-June 2020, second Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Just bring one poem to share with the group who then offer constructive critiques in a round robin fashion. Bring copies for the group, usually at least six copies. The workshops are gratis but donations are […]
Cracked Walnut Poetry Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesCracked Walnut Literary Workshop, open to anyone interested in having a poem critiqued, will meet at the East Side Freedom Library on July 11, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. We will meet outside to social distance. Feel free to bring blanket or chair. Masks recommended. Bring at least six copies of an original poem to share. Donations […]
Cracked Walnut Poetry Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesCracked Walnut Literary Workshop is open to anyone interested in having a poem critiqued. Meet at the East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St., St. Paul, on Saturday, August 8th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. We will meet outside (weather permitting) to social distance. Feel free to bring blanket or chair. Masks required if we need to […]
Free Papers with Mary Moore Easter
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special evening with Mary Moore Easter and her new poetry collection Free Papers: Inspired by the Testimony of Eliza Winston, A Mississippi Slave Escaped to Freedom in Minnesota in 1860. Register here to join the event on Zoom or watch live on ESFL's Facebook page. Mary […]
The Kaleidoscope Project: An Afro-Asian Creative Reflection II
This event is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Humanities Center and Department of African American and African Studies at the University of Minnesota. Watch via Facebook Live! Patti Kameya | Antonio Duke | Chavonn Williams Shen | Rebecca Nichloson | Ty Chapman | Rebecca Song The Kaleidoscope Project is a three-part creative writing and intercultural discourse […]
Cracked Walnut Poetry Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree Cracked Walnut Poetry Workshops are back! First one will be Aug. 7th, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mai Der Vang for “Yellow Rain” with Kao Kalia Yang
This event will be streamed for free via Crowdcast. Register here to attend! SubText Books and East Side Freedom Library are pleased to present a virtual event to celebrate the release of Yellow Rain by Mai Der Vang (Graywolf Press) on Friday, October 1st at 7:00 PM. Mai Der Vang will be in conversation with […]
Live Poetry and Music from Danny Klecko and The Gated Community
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for our last outdoor cultural event of the year: Danny Klecko will share poetry from his new book Lincolnland and The Gated Community will perform music from old favorites to new compositions! Live and in person on ESFL's beautiful front lawn The pandemic has taught […]
Queer Gatsby with AJ Odasso
University Club of St. Paul 420 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesF. Scott Fitzgerald's Gatsby is now in the public domain. This gives us the opportunity to dig deeper and fuller into the cultural image of our iconic literary figure. Join the East Side Freedom Library and literary curator Danny Klecko at The University Club in welcoming AJ Odasso in conversation with Maryanne Grossmann! We will […]
Stories We Wear (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a creative writing, reading, and discussion workshop, Stories We Wear. This event will be held in person at ESFL. Depending on the weather and number of people, the workshop will take place on ESFL’s lawn. If we meet inside, masks and proof of vaccinations are required for […]
On the Left Bank: St Paul Socialist Poetry Zine Launch Party!
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to “On the Left Bank: St Paul Socialist Poetry Zine Launch Party!” with author and publisher David Ackos. Saturday, July 9, 2022, 4:30pm on ESFL's beautiful front lawn On the Left Bank is a new leftist lit mag produced right here in our community. Join us for the […]