Reparations Reading Group: An Investigation and Celebration of Juneteenth
Register to attend the event on Zoom or watch it live streamed to ESFL's Facebook page. This event will feature a presentation by Tsione Wolde-Michael, Curator of African American Social Justice History, at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C. Juneteenth has long been celebrated as the holiday marking the final end of […]
Mindful Self-Compassion
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 […]
Labor History Film Discussion—Plutocracy II: Solidarity Forever
Register to attend this event on Zoom. Plutocracy II: Solidarity Forever continues filmmaker Scott Noble’s project to comprehensively examine American history through the lens of class. This film covers the seminal labor-related events which occurred between the late 1800s and the 1920s. Its subtitle refers to a 1915 song composed by Ralph Chaplin as an […]
Stories for (Little) People
This event will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel Parents and kids, park yourselves in front of your device and enjoy great stories! This week we will read: 10,000 DRESSES story by Marcus Ewert illustrations by Rex Ray WHAT'S THIS? A Seed's Story by Caroline Mockford THE THREE LITTLE PIGS An Architectural Tale […]
Open Eye Theatre’s Driveway Tour Puppet Show!
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesWe're hosting a performance of THE AMAZING COWBOAT! It's time for Binh to take a bath! Binh's imagination comes alive as he pretends he is the captain of a boat that is part cow, part boat, and totally amazing! Together Binh and his Cow Boat set sail on a high seas adventure to search for […]
Free Speech, Freedom of the Press, and the Fight for Economic and Racial Justice
The East Side Freedom Library and Women Against Military Madness invite you to a panel of local independent journalists in conversation with Julian Assange’s father and brother. Register here to join the event on Zoom or watch it live streamed to ESFL’s Facebook page. John and Gabriel Shipton, the father and brother of Wikileaks founder […]
History Revealed: Tulsa Race Massacre
Please note that this event has been rescheduled from May 13. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. The East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society invite invite you to join us for this very special History Revealed program with Karlos K. Hill, author of the new book, The 1921 […]
Mindful Self-Compassion
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 […]
Stories for (Little) People
This event will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel Parents and kids, park yourselves in front of your device and enjoy great stories! If you’re unable to catch the premiere presentation at 10am or if you’d like to watch it again (and again), the video of this reading will remain available on ESFL’s […]
Stories for (Little) People
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis event will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel Parents and kids, park yourselves in front of your device and enjoy great stories! This week we will read: Yer and the Tiger by May Yang, Phoua Thao, Se Yang illustrations by Danny Rodriguez Delivering Justice by Jim Haskins illustrated by Benny Andrews If […]
Conversation with City Councilmembers Nelsie Yang and Jane Prince: The American Rescue Plan and the City’s 2022 Budget
Register here to join this event on Zoom or watch it livestreamed to ESFL's Facebook page. Have you heard? The American Rescue plan will provide $166 million in new, one-time federal funding to help our community recover from the COVID pandemic, between now and 2024. What is important to you, your family and your neighborhood? […]
Mindful Self-Compassion
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 […]
Stories for (Little) People
This event will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel Parents and kids, park yourselves in front of your device and enjoy great stories! If you’re unable to catch the premiere presentation at 10am or if you’d like to watch it again (and again), the video of this reading will remain available on ESFL’s […]
Stories for (Little) People
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis event will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel Parents and kids, park yourselves in front of your device and enjoy great stories! This week we will read: Who Wants A Cheap Rhinoceros by Shel Silverstein The Girl Who Spun Gold written by Virginia Hamilton illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon If you’re […]
Mindful Self-Compassion
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 […]
History Revealed—Welcoming the Dear Neighbor?: Housing Inequality and Race in Ramsey County
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesLive presentation on Zoom with Dr. Rachel Neiwert and Dr. Kristine West Register in advance for this meeting here! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation will be recorded. For registration or other questions, please email [email protected] In partnership with the Ramsey County Historical Society. An […]
Labor History Film Discussion—Plutocracy III: Class War
Register here to join this event on Zoom. In the last month, awareness of the Tulsa race massacre and Juneteenth have made us more conscious that there is much of American history that we were never taught. In this full-length film, the third in Scott Noble's five film series, stories of the early struggles of […]
Stories for (Little) People
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis event will premiere on ESFL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel Parents and kids, park yourselves in front of your device and enjoy great stories! This week we will read: The Black Bull of Norroway by Charlotte Huck illustrated by Anita Lobel If you’re unable to catch the premiere presentation at 10am or if you’d […]
Book Geek Happy Hour
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn person! What are you reading? Would you like to tell people about it? Would you like to find out what other people in our community are reading? This is your chance! We have kept our Book Geek Happy Hour alive remotely for the past 15 months. Now—with proper precautions—we are ready to meet in […]
Reparations Reading Group: “Moving the Discussion and Movement Forward After Juneteenth?”
Register to join this event on Zoom. Recent developments have been significant. Congress made Juneteenth a national holiday. President Biden spoke in Tulsa and said, "This was not a riot; this was a massacre." The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution committed to racial healing and exploring reparation. But what's next? How do we […]