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 […]
Immigration Then and Now: Payne Avenue Walking Tour
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesImmigration 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 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 […]
Move to Amend Workshop: Oppression and Democracy
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe 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 […]
Borders, Stories, and Transformation (Book Event)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe 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 […]
The Sonoglyph Collective at ESFL
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe 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 […]
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 StatesEast Side Freedom Library invites you to a performance by the talented musicians of Le Voyage […]
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 […]
Islam in America: “What You Always Wanted to Know About Islam and Muslims”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a three part series presented by the ISLAMIC RESOURCE GROUP OF MINNESOTA "ISLAM IN AMERICA" These presentations will introduce us to what Muslims believe. They will explore basic terminology, demographics, and the differences between religion and cultural practice. Taught by local practicing Muslims, these presentations will provide […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesAre you interested in collaborating with us on events and community activities? Please join us in deepening our programming through participating and taking leadership in any of the following projects: Event Promotion & Evaluation 1. Greeting event attendees 2. Assisting with sign-ins 3. Collecting event surveys 4. Recording Library events 5. Editing podcasts Media and […]
A Crime to Fit the Punishment (Film screening)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a screening and discussion of the documentary film A Crime to Fit the Punishment Wednesday, October 3, 7pm In September, East Side Freedom Library screened the "underground" classic labor film, "Salt of the Earth." It was made in 1954 by blacklisted writers, directors, cameramen, and actors, who […]
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 […]
Move To Amend Workshop: Abolitionist, Women’s Suffrage, Direct Election of Senators
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe 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 3: Abolitionist, Women’s Suffrage, Direct Election of Senators Thursday, October 4th, 2018, 6-8pm Objectives: Learn from effective past movements: Abolitionist, Suffragist, […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesAre you interested in collaborating with us on events and community activities? Please join us in deepening our programming through participating and taking leadership in any of the following projects: Event Promotion & Evaluation 1. Greeting event attendees 2. Assisting with sign-ins 3. Collecting event surveys 4. Recording Library events 5. Editing podcasts Media and […]
Sensible Gun Reform: Exhibit Opening and Discussion of Art and Political Activism
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special art exhibit and public conversations SENSIBLE GUN REFORM WHAT DO WE NEED? WHEN DO WE NEED IT? featuring work by Melanie Bethke Last year, Florida high school students called out for national action in response to shootings at their school. Their passion and commitment seemed […]
Mother Moose Storytime
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites children and their adults to kick off the weekend with Mother Moose and Orso (the totally chill Freedom Dog) Minnesota author, Phyllis Root, wrote “One Duck Stuck” (illustrated by Jane Chapman). The Minnesota North Woods wetlands and animals are all stuck in the slippy sloppy muck and work together […]
Write a Great College Admissions Essay in a Few Hours (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States"Write your college admissions essay efficiently in a supportive environment with an expert teacher. Find your voice and value your story." The first three Saturdays in October - the 6th, 13th, and 20th from 10AM to 1PM each day You must attend all three days. $10 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away. […]
Write a Great College Admissions Essay in a Few Hours (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States"Write your college admissions essay efficiently in a supportive environment with an expert teacher. Find your voice and value your story." The first three Saturdays in October - the 6th, 13th, and 20th from 10AM to 1PM each day You must attend all three days. $10 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away. […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Equity in Education
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us in celebrating We will reflect on the efforts of Latinx parents in the 1960s-1970s to promote EQUITY IN EDUCATION Sunday, October 7th, 2018 2:00PM-4:00PM We will hear from Jose Estrada about his participation in the class action lawsuit which led, finally, to "the Latino Consent […]