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: Part 1: Divide and Rule
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to our monthly Labor History film discussion: PLUTOCRACY: PART I: DIVIDE AND RULE Register here to join the event on Zoom. Plutocracy is the first documentary to comprehensively examine early American history through the lens of class. A multi-part series by filmmaker Scott Noble, Part I focuses on the ways in which the American people have […]
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 […]
Walking Tour: Immigration and the (Re)Making of Saint Paul’s East Side
Classes for Adults / Trips & Travelogues Spring 2021 – Adult – Saturday, May 22, 2021, 10am-11:30am Examine the role of immigration in the making and remaking of St. Paul's East Side over the last 150 years. Explore Swede Hollow and its role as the first site of settlement in the 1850s, then onto Payne […]
Mutual Aid Drive
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesOn Saturday, May 22nd the East Side Freedom Library, DocumentingMN and Connections 2 Independence will host a mutual aid drive as part of our efforts to create systems of empowerment for East Siders and bring attention to the Foster Care system as part of Foster Care Awareness Month. We're providing perishable and nonperishable goods, a […]
Book Talk: The Southern Key with Mike Goldfield
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesWatch this event live on ESFL's Facebook page or register here to join on Zoom. We are excited to combine a discussion of an important new labor history book with our monthly labor history reading group. THE SOUTHERN KEY is a significant contribution to our analysis of the role of race, racism, and region in […]
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 […]
Imagining Now! How can we make the housing market work for us?
Do we have to stay stuck in a loop with increasing rents and stagnant wages? The East Side Freedom Library will host a community conversation with activists and advocates working on alternative housing models. We’ll spend time hearing about cooperative housing, tenant opportunity to purchase act (TOPA), land trust models and public banks before getting […]
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: THUNDER BOY JR. words by Sherman Alexie illustrated by Yuyi Morales PUG & DOUG by Steve Breen THE RABBIT LISTENED written by Cori Doerrfeld If […]
Book Talk: Union Made
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a conversation with author Eric Lotke about his newly published novel, Union Made. Register to join this event on Zoom or watch it live streamed on ESFL's Facebook page. Recent events have raised our awareness about the challenges faced by service and retail workers and by their […]
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! This week we will read: HEATHER HAS TWO MOMMIES written by Leslea Newman illustrated by Laura Cornell PEACE IS AN OFFERING words by Anette LeBox pictures by Stephanie Graegin WHEN […]
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 […]
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: Scandinavian Woman Suffrage Association
The Scandinavian Woman Suffrage Association of Minnesota by Anna Peterson for the History Revealed Series Live presentation on Zoom 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 […]
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: A RULE IS TO BREAK by john and janna THIS DAY IN JUNE by Gayle E. Pitman illustrated by Kristyna Litten DREAM BIG LITTLE PIG […]
Outdoor Musical Performance: Original Mind
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn person on our front lawn! Original Mind is a collective of experienced improvisers from the Twin Cities. The name refers to a Buddhist concept for the consciousness that underlies the everyday thoughts and narratives that usually dominate our thinking about the world and people around us. Similarly, the music of Original Mind is spontaneous, […]
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 […]