Labor Movie Night presents: “Plutocracy I: Political Repression in the USA”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis new documentary (2015), part of a four part series about American labor history, begins with the deepening of the industrial revolution in the third quarter of the 19th century, and explores workers' efforts to organize unions in the face of ferocious repression from employers, private security officers, and the government. Co-sponsored by AFSCME Local […]
A Book Launch/Signing with Jon Lurie, Author of Canoeing with José
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and Milkweed invite you to join us for A Book Launch/Signing with Jon Lurie, Author of Canoeing with José Monday, September 11, 7:00pm Join us and author Jon Lurie for a reading from his memoir, Canoeing With José. Following the reading, Diane Wilson will lead Lurie in a conversation about […]
Housing Justice from the Twin Cities to the Western Cape: A Panel Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to HOUSING JUSTICE FROM THE TWIN CITIES TO THE WESTERN CAPE: A Panel Discussion Thursday, September 14, 6-8pm Join visiting activists from The Housing Assembly, a grassroots organization in Capetown, South Africa, to learn more about the intersections between movements for housing rights at home and abroad. Activists […]
History and Theater: How Do We Tell the Stories that have been Silenced?
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library, Pangea World Theatre, and Mizna invite you to History and Theater: How Do We Tell the Stories that have been Silenced? Saturday, September 16, 2017 @ 3:00-4:30PM What happened at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps in Beirut, Lebanon, thirty-five years ago (September 16-18, 1982)? Why don't more of us […]
The Experiences of Gay Hmong Men: An Exploratory Study
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join Dr. Brian V. Xiong (Ed.D., Minnesota State University, Mankato) for a discussion of his dissertation research. Through our "Neighbors Meet Neighbors" series, ESFL has been exploring diversity within the many communities in our neighborhood, as well as the diversity between them. Brian's work provides a […]
Neighbors Meet Neighbors: Karen Community Members
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for "Neighbors Meet Neighbors," a series of forums centered around the stories and experiences of recent immigrants to the east side communities. On Tuesday, Sept 19th at 7 pm, we will hear from Members of the Karen Community. Free and Open To All.
East Side Pride Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHave a talent you want to share? Do you have east side pride? Join our safe space for all ages and talents! Comedy, Poetry, Song, Dance, Music, and more! The East Side Pride Open Mic's mission is to: "create a safe space for cultivating artistic talents and supporting youth expression and development as they celebrate […]
American Dream: A Film Screening and Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us at the East Side Freedom Library for a screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary, "American Dream," and a post-film discussion with Paula Rabinowitz, Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Minnesota and author of They Must Be Represented: The Politics of Documentary. Paula has donated a substantial collection of books in feminist […]
Fight for 52 Cents: A Solo Performance by Howard Petrick
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for: Fight for 52 Cents: A Solo Performance by Howard Petrick. On Saturday, September 23 at 7pm, veteran solo performer and former Minneapolis resident Howard Petrick returns to the Twin Cities with his new show, "Fight for 52 Cents," an engrossing and electrifying memoir of […]
A Voice in the Streets: Making an Impact with Social Justice Posters
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States***ATTENTION: This session is full. All reservations are managed via the following Eventbrite site: www.eventbrite.com/e/esfl-workshopa-voice-in-the-streets-making-an-impact-with-social-justice-posters-tickets-37362105062. There will be no admission unless you have the confirmed reservation. The East Side Freedom Library invites you to A Voice in the Streets: Making an Impact with Social Justice Posters On Sunday, Sept 24 @ 1:00-4:00pm, please join […]
Immigration & the Making of Saint Paul
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY and ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION invite you to a six-week course: "Immigration & the Making of Saint Paul." Beginning Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00pm–8:00pm, explore the role of immigrants in the making and remaking of Saint Paul. We will cover the 1840s through current times, including Irish and German […]
Slow Roll St. Paul Community Bicycle Ride with East Side Freedom Library
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast Side Freedom Library, Cycles for Change, St. Paul Smart-Trips, and Transit for Livable Communities Present: “Slow Roll St. Paul Community Bicycle Ride with East Side Freedom Library.” On Wednesday, September 27 at 5:30pm, please join us for the last, 6 mile ride of the season throughout East Side St. Paul. Stay after for free […]
Working on the Railroad: An In-Person Oral History
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSt. Paul grew with this country's railroad system. What has it been like to work on the railroad? How has the work changed? What roles have unions played in creating a safer working environment and a decent living for railroad workers? Come and find out! George Joyce, who worked 37 and 1/2 years as a […]
Women From the Center Series: A Harvest Reading by Native Writers
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Women From the Center Series: A Harvest Reading by Native Writers Thursday, September 28 @ 7:00pm *Celebrate Mother Earth's abundance with a Harvest reading by Native Writers! Join us for the closing event in our "Women From the Center" writers reading series, hosted by Diane Wilson whose […]
Walking Tour: Immigration & the (Re)Making of Saint Paul’s East Side
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY and ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION invite you to "Walking Tour: Immigration & the (Re)Making of Saint Paul’s East Side." On Saturday, September 30, 10:00am–12:00pm, join Peter Rachleff, Co-Executive Director of the East Side Freedom Library, for a walking tour that explores the present through the lens of the past. […]
Against Labor: A Book Discussion with the Authors of a New Collection
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesConcerned about the anti-union political climate in the U.S. today? What can we learn from an historical perspective? The East Side Freedom Library invites you to “Against Labor: A Book Discussion with the Authors of a New Collection” Saturday, September 30 @ 1:00pm–4:00pm Contributors to the new collection, Against Labor: How U.S. Employers Organized […]
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 […]
Labor Movie Night— “Plutocracy II: Solidarity Forever”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Labor Movie Night—"Plutocracy II: Solidarity Forever." "Plutocracy I: Divide and Conquer" demonstrated the power that the government and employers found in late 19th and early 20th century America in breaking unions and defeating workers' struggles through manipulating race, ethnicity, and nationality. For Tuesday, October 3 @ 7pm […]
SHHH! Sing Harmony, Hungry Hearts! (Song Circle)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us for a monthly community song circle: SHHH! Sing Harmony, Hungry Hearts! Gatherings are every first Thursday of the month at 7PM. We will gather together to use our voices to sing our truth, practice the act of welcoming others, and adapting to the needs of all present. The voice you speak with is […]
An Oral History Association Conference Event: Walking Tour, Labor Roundtable, and Celebration of Social Justice Leadership
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesPlease join us for a special event with the Oral History Association (OHA) conference on Saturday, October 7 at the East Side Freedom Library. The annual OHA meeting brings together a wide array of people. Students as well as emerging and established educators and researchers connect with colleagues and gain new skills. Highlighting "the best […]