Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast 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 […]
WORKSHOP: LOCUS | Unwritten America
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin LOCUS for this writing workshop: LOCUS | Unwritten America Wednesday, November 14, 6-8 p.m. **This event is a space carved out for People of Color and Indigenous People in the Twin Cities*** Join our LOCUS community in an evening of writing, reflection, healing and community. Coming off the heels of the Midterm Elections, Unwritten […]
African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe 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 […]
Book Conversation: “When They Blew the Levee” by Todd Lawrence with Kanishka Chowdhury
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to A conversation between ESFL board member Todd Lawrence and his colleague Kanishka Chowdhury about Todd's new book, When They Blew the Levee: Race, Politics, and Community in Pinhook, Missouri Thursday, November 15, 7PM This new book contrasts conflicting narratives about a 2011 flood--one promoted by the Corps […]
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us Fridays 9-10AM. The workshop will be led by Marc Anderson, a widely respected teacher of meditation. “Among all people, freedom is one of the highest values. The American ideal is based on liberty and […]
“Human Proof Fence” Conversation with Artists and Closing Celebration
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to tour the exhibit "HUMAN PROOF FENCE" and continue the conversation prompted by this art Friday, November 16th, 7:00pm Conversation with artists and closing celebration ESFL founders have long been haunted by the 2002 Australian film, "Rabbit Proof Fence," which told the story of three mixed race Aboriginal […]
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesOur History Day Learning Center invites you to explore "Triumph and Tragedy" in History. History Day is a priority for us at the East Side Freedom Library. Our rich collections are organized around labor, immigration, African American, and social justice movement history and include not just historical studies but also poetry, fiction, visual art, drama, […]
Story Circle: Connection
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a story circle presented by Twin Cities Arts Frontier Outpost Saturday, November 17, 3-5 p.m. Connection . Connection. Connection Come join our story circle where we will explore the idea of connection through personal stories. How are you connected to the land, to the place where you […]
Labor and #MeToo
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to the first in a series of monthly conversations on "Labor and Social Movements" Labor and #MeToo Monday, November 19, 2018, 7pm This past year, the emergence of the #MeToo movement has impacted our country's climate from the media, to corporate boardrooms, to the electoral arena, and, of […]
African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe 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 […]
*Location Change* Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Caydence Records & Coffee 900 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MNEast 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 […]
Roseville Library History Book Club: “Shout, Sister, Shout!”
Join the East Side Freedom Library in partnership with the Ramsey County Libraries for a book discussion of Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe by Gayle F. Wald The book club meets at Roseville Library Boardroom (on second floor), 2180 North Hamline Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113 The Roseville History […]
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesOur History Day Learning Center invites you to explore "Triumph and Tragedy" in History. History Day is a priority for us at the East Side Freedom Library. Our rich collections are organized around labor, immigration, African American, and social justice movement history and include not just historical studies but also poetry, fiction, visual art, drama, […]
Lessons from Labor History: What Can We Learn From the Past to Make a Better Future?
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to consider Lessons from Labor History: What Can We Learn From the Past to Make a Better Future? Dustin Loosbrock Building Trades Union Activist Monday, November 26, 7pm Dustin Loosbrock has been a heavy equipment operator and a Business Agent for Operating Engineers Local 49. He recently explored […]
African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe 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 […]
Why are Health Care Costs in the U.S. So High and What Can We Do About It?
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesWhy are Health Care Costs in the U.S. So High and What Can We Do About It? Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 7-9 pm, Doors Open at 6:30 pm with Anne C. Jones MA, BSN, RN What is the impact of our multi-payer system on health spending in the U.S. and in Minnesota, on overall health […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast 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 […]
African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe 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 […]
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us Fridays 9-10AM. The workshop will be led by Marc Anderson, a widely respected teacher of meditation. “Among all people, freedom is one of the highest values. The American ideal is based on liberty and […]
Celebration of Publication: Suzanne Gordon for “Wounds of War” (Book event)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us in a celebration of the publication of: Wounds of War Suzanne Gordon’s new book about the future of veterans’ healthcare in America. Friday, November 30th, 2018, 7:00-9:00pm Suzanne Gordon, author of Wounds of War, has written about veterans’ affairs for The Nation, The American Prospect, Washington Monthly, the Sacramento Bee, Boston Globe, and many […]