Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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: The Fierce Life of Grace Holmes Carlson
The East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society invite you to our March 2021 “History Revealed” program The Fierce Life of Grace Holmes Carlson A Conversation Between Author Donna Haverty-Stacke and Reader/Discussants Greg Poferl, Linda Leighton, and Mary Wingerd Register here for the Zoom link or watch the live stream on ESFL’s […]
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 […]
Book Geek Happy Hour
Are you thirsting for some time to read and a chance to talk about what you’re reading? East Side Freedom Library is holding its monthly Happy Hour via Zoom. Read on your own starting at 4pm and join the Zoom conversation at 5:30pm to share what you are reading. Register here for the Zoom invitation. […]
What’s Going On At Hillcrest? Part 1
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesRegister here for the Zoom link The Hillcrest Golf Course is a major redevelopment project that will begin in the near future on the East Side of Saint Paul. What is going to happen at the site? How has the community been engaged? How might this connect to reparations work? Join us for a presentation […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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 […]
Labor History Reading Group + Film: Exploration of Southern Women Textile Workers
The East Side Freedom Library invites you a special version of our Labor History Film and Reading Group for March 2021 The Uprising of ‘34 the award-winning documentary by George Stoney available to be viewed on Vimeo between March 5 and March 19 and a conversation on Tuesday, March 16, at 7pm, via Zoom with […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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: The Fight for the Right to Vote
Redefining Citizenship: The Fight for the Right to Vote in Minnesota and the Midwest with Sara Egge Register here to attend this Zoom presentation 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 […]
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 […]
Book Talk: Co-Conspirator of Justice: The Revolutionary Life of Dr. Alan Berkman with Susan Reverby
Register here to join the event on Zoom or watch the live stream on Facebook Alan Berkman (1945–2009) was a medical student and doctor, who became radicalized by his experiences at the Wounded Knee takeover, at the Attica Prison uprising, and at health clinics for the poor. He provided covert care to members of revolutionary […]
What’s Going On At Hillcrest? Part 2
Register here for the Zoom link The Hillcrest Golf Course is a major redevelopment project that will begin in the near future on the East Side of Saint Paul. What is going to happen at the site? How has the community been engaged? How might this connect to reparations work? Join us for a presentation […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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 […]
American Freethinker: Elihu Palmer and the Struggle for Religious Freedom in the New Nation by Kirsten Fischer
The East Side Freedom Library and the University of Minnesota History Department invite you to this discussion. Register here for the Zoom link When the United States was new, a lapsed minister named Elihu Palmer shared with his fellow Americans the radical idea that virtue required no religious foundation. A better source for morality, he […]
National History Day “Zoom Room”
This event will occur weekly on Saturdays from December 12th through April 24th The East Side Freedom Library is offering a National History Day “Zoom Room” where experienced mentors will provide guidance and access to resources for students engaged in History Day projects. We encourage students to make initial contacts with us by email at […]
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 […]
Book Talk: Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify by Carolyn Holbrook
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special conversation: author Carolyn Holbrook will present her new book Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify in conversation with Zenzele Isoke, Marquita Stephens, and Najah Davis Register here for the Zoom link or watch it live on our Facebook page Join us for a […]
Nina Simone: Four Women (Presentation and Discussion)
This event is live on Zoom using this link. Join us for a stimulating theater presentation and discussion led by Regina Williams, Thomasina Petrus and Sun Mee Chomet. Regina, Thomasina and Sun Mee will read two scenes from the play, Nina Simone: Four Women, a play that Pillsbury House Theatre hopes to produce in the […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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 […]