The Most Beautiful Home… Maybe (Presentation and Discussion)
Join the event on Zoom here Join us for a stimulating theater presentation and discussion led by Maria Asp, Austene Van and Jane Froiland. Maria, Austene and Jane will read two scenes from the newly developed play, The Most Beautiful Home ... Maybe, a play that Mixed Blood Theatre hopes to produce in the near […]
History Revealed: Hope in the Struggle: A Conversation with Dr. Josie Johnson and Tish Jones
Register here to receive the Zoom link for this event In partnership with the Ramsey County Historical Society How did a Black woman from Texas become one of the most well-known civil right activists in Minnesota? After seven decades of speaking up and standing up, of fighting for fairness in voting, housing, education, and employment, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Journalism Training & Discussion
Join us for a community journalism training training, learning how to use journalism as a tool for building community power and for reporting on all that your community has to offer. This training will introduce participants to community journalism through a discussion-packed, experiential two-hour training. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the role that […]
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 […]