Let’s Talk with Hmong Women: Motherhood

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library and Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together invite you to participate in a conversation on: MOTHERHOOD Thursday, September 13th, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm All of these conversations are free and open to all. Let’s Talk with Hmong Women is a community engagement program of Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT). Our hope […]

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Community Conversations: Understanding & Addressing Implicit Bias

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library and Restorative Justice Community Action invite you to   Community Conversations: Understanding & Addressing Implicit Bias with Dr. Raj Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10am-1pm   About Dr. Raj Dr. Raj is Assistant Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University and is the 2016 […]

The Stonecrest Storytellers at ESFL

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to an afternoon with The Stonecrest Storytellers Saturday, September 15, 2018, 1 - 3pm Stonecrest Senior Living is home to many writers of both prose and poetry. They recently compiled a book of original writings from residents, "Stonecrest Storytellers.   Collected Writing 2018.” “They call themselves The Writers’ Group, […]

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Climate Justice in St. Paul

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library and MN350 invite you to: Climate Justice in St. Paul Monday, September 17th, 2018, 6:30-8pm St. Paul Climate Justice meets monthly to connect with people who care about climate justice in our community and to identify local priorities for organizing and direct action. We are affiliated with MN350, part of […]

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Learn about the Mental Health Unit of the St. Paul Police Department

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library, in collaboration with the Community Engagement Department of the St. Paul Police Department, invite you to learn about: The Mental Health Unit of the St. Paul Police Department a presentation by Sgt. James Sipes, MHU Coordinator Monday, September 17, 2018, 7pm In an effort to work more effectively with community […]

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African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

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 […]

Shannon Gibney’s Dream Country Book Launch Event at Shoreview Library

Shoreview Library 4560 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN, United States

Shannon Gibney’s Dream Country Book Launch Event ~a story of refugees; a story of America~ ~In conversation with Dr. Taiyon Coleman~ Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, MN 55126 Join us  at the Shoreview Library as the East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Library co-sponsor an […]

African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

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 […]

Move to Amend Workshop – Democracy: What is It? Can We Have It?

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a workshop organized and presented by Move to Amend: Democracy: What is It? Can We Have It? What Do We Need to Do? Session 1: Democracy: What is It? Can We Have It? Thursday, September 20th, 2018, 6-8pm Objective: Define democracy, political democracy, economic democracy, […]

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Quiet Sound Begins: A Performance of Electronic Sound

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to Quiet Sound Begins A Performance of Electronic Sound Performance by David Means, Homer Lambrecht, and Michael Croswell Friday, September 21st, 2018, 7:30 - 9 PM Join us for a performance of improvised electronic sound and music that will include electric French horn, sonic touchpads, wind controller, lap […]

Turning Points Toward Peace and Justice Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

​The East Side Freedom Library invites you to mark TCnonviolent's Ten Days Without Violence by participating in a writing workshop led by the Loft Peace and Justice Writers' Group TURNING POINTS TOWARD PEACE AND JUSTICE WORKSHOP Saturday, September 22, 2018, 1:00 to 4:00 PM Our main goal is to use our writing and storytelling as […]

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The Urban Journal at ESFL

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library and the Urban Journal invite to you The Urban Journal at ESFL Monday, September 24th, 2018, 6-9pm Join us for an evening of spoken word and music. Come to enjoy the performances or share your talent! Snacks and beverages provided. "The Urban Journal is a writing preforming club. We devote […]

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African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

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 […]

Immigration Then and Now: Payne Avenue Walking Tour

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Immigration Then and Now: Payne Avenue Walking Tour Wednesday, September 26 at 12 PM – 2 PM East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier Street, Saint Paul, MN  55106 ESFL's Peter Rachleff will lead a walking tour of Payne Avenue that connects the history of immigrants with the presence of immigrants today. We will meet at […]

African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

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 […]

Move to Amend Workshop: Oppression and Democracy

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a workshop organized and presented by Move to Amend: Democracy: What is It? Can We Have It? What Do We Need to Do? Session 2: Oppression and Democracy Thursday, September 27th, 2018, 6-8pm Objective: Define oppression, solidarity and intersectionality, and learn how corporate rule benefits […]

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Borders, Stories, and Transformation (Book Event)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to join a very special conversation with women writers whose experiences cross and straddle borders BORDERS, STORIES, AND TRANSFORMATION Friday, September 28, 2018, 7pm This conversation will feature: Sisonke Msimang and her new book ALWAYS ANOTHER COUNTRY. Ms. Msimang grew up in Zambia, Kenya and Canada, before coming to […]

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The Sonoglyph Collective at ESFL

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to The Sonoglyph Collective at ESFL Saturday, September 29, 2018, 7pm The Sonoglyph Collective combines the arts of poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and songwriting with collective musical improvisation to create unique, spontaneous performances. It features poets Hawona Sullivan Janzen, Lynette Reini-Grandell, IBe Kaba, and Kathryn Kysar; and musicians […]

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Special Park Square Production of The Agitators with Post Show Discussion

Park Square Theatre 20 7th Pl W, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

"The Agitators: past, present and future": Park Square's Production of The Agitators with Post Show Discussion Join us for a conversation with The Agitators dramaturg Peter Rachleff, history professor and co-executive director of the East Side Freedom Library, sharing insights he uncovered for the play, THE AGITATORS at Park Square Theatre. The talk will take […]

Le Voyage (Music)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

East Side Freedom Library invites you to a performance by the talented musicians of                                                                                Le Voyage […]