Virtual
Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor with Steven Greenhouse
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a conversation about the new book, Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor, by Steven Greenhouse Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 7pm This event will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page & YouTube channel Join author Steve Greenhouse and Twin Cities labor leaders Javier […]
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 […]
Virtual Screening and Discussion: The River Ran Red
The East Side Freedom Library invites you our monthly screening & discussion of a Labor History film The River Ran Red Friday, October 9, 2020, 7pm This event will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page & YouTube channel The violence that erupted at Carnegie Steel's giant Homestead mill near Pittsburgh on July 6. 1892, caused a […]
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo with JoAnn Wypijewski
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a conversation about the new book, What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About #MeToo, by JoAnn Wypijewski Saturday, October 10, 2020, 1pm This event will be live on Zoom and live streamed to Facebook. Register here to join on Zoom. What We Don’t Talk About […]
Reparations Reading Group: How Did Japanese-Americans Get Reparations? What Can We Learn From Their Experience?
The East Side Freedom Library & the St. Paul Recovery Act Reading Group invite you to the October meeting of the Reparations Reading Group How Did Japanese-Americans Get Reparations? What Can We Learn From Their Experience? Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 6:30pm This meeting will be on Zoom. You must register here to participate. During World […]
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 […]
Dancing While Somali
Photo courtesy of The Somali Museum Dance Troupe Dancing While Somali Part 17 of MN Dance & the Ecstasies of Influences In partnership with The Somali Museum of Minnesota Sunday, October 18, 2020, 2-4pm Hosted by and in collaboration with East Side Freedom Library Curated and produced by Michèle Steinwald Documented by Tori Hong, Kristin Van […]
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: Play Reading and Discussion (featuring Wendy Knox and Maria Asp)
The East Side Freedom Library, Frank Theatre, and the On Stage Project invite you to The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: Play Reading and Discussion (featuring Wendy Knox and Maria Asp) Monday, October 19, 2020, 7 - 8pm UPDATE: This event will be live on Zoom (click here to join). It will be recorded and […]
Labor History Reading Group—Immigration, Ethnicity, Race, and Class: The Growing Puerto Rican Presence in Central Pennsylvania
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to the October session of our Labor History Reading Group Immigration, Ethnicity, Race, and Class: The Growing Puerto Rican Presence in Central Pennsylvania Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 7PM This meeting will be on Zoom. You must register here to participate. The Pandemic-related crisis in the meatpacking industry has raised our […]
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 […]
Dancing While Karen
Photo courtesy of The Karen Organization of Minnesota Dancing While Karen Part 18 of MN Dance & the Ecstasies of Influences In partnership with Karen Organization of Minnesota Sunday, October 25, 2020, 2-4pm Hosted by and in collaboration with East Side Freedom Library Curated and produced by Michèle Steinwald Documented by Tori Hong, Kristin Van Loon, […]
Tenants’ Rights, Where Are We Now?
Join the East Side Freedom Library and the East Side Housing Justice working group in a virtual discussion of the new tenant protection ordinances in Saint Paul on Tuesday, October 27th at 6-7:30 pm. This discussion will take place by Zoom. You need to register to receive the Zoom link. The Alliance for Metropolitan Stability […]
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 […]
Dancing While Hmong
Photo of dancer Lue Thao by Jania Xiong Dancing While Hmong Part 19 of MN Dance & the Ecstasies of Influences In partnership with The Hmong Museum Sunday, November 1, 2020, 2-4pm Hosted by and in collaboration with East Side Freedom Library Curated and produced by Michèle Steinwald Documented by Tori Hong, Kristin Van Loon, and […]
Book Geek Happy Hour
Are you thirsting for some time to read and a chance to talk about what you’re reading? East Side Freedom Library is holding its monthly Happy Hour via Zoom. Join us at 5:30pm to share what you are reading. Register here for the Zoom invitation.
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 […]
Virtual Screening: Garden of the Righteous
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a virtual screening of the documentary GARDEN OF THE RIGHTEOUS Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 7pm and a PANEL DISCUSSION exploring the issues raised by this project Thursday, November 5, 2020, 7pm Both programs will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel Garden of the Righteous is […]
Panel Discussion: Garden of the Righteous
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a virtual screening of the documentary GARDEN OF THE RIGHTEOUS Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 7pm and a PANEL DISCUSSION exploring the issues raised by this project Thursday, November 5, 2020, 7pm Both programs will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel Garden of the Righteous is […]
Reparations Reading Group: The Civil Rights Movement of the 1940s & 1950s
The East Side Freedom Library and the St. Paul Recovery Act Reading Group invite you to the next meeting of our monthly reading & discussion group. Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 6:30pm You must register here to receive the Zoom link to this meeting. For nearly a year, our reading & discussion group has met monthly […]
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 […]