African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Immigration and the Making of St. Paul (Class)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library, in collaboration with ISD 622 (North St. Paul, Maplewood, and Oakdale) invites you to a two-class learning opportunity Immigration and the Making of St. Paul Tuesdays, October 9th and 16th, 2018, 6:30-8:30pm Immigration is one of the most controversial issues in contemporary American life and politics. Take this opportunity to […]
Discussion of Park Square Theater’s “The Agitators”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a discussion of the Park Square Theater production of THE AGITATORS Wednesday, October 10, 7PM Nothing changes if people are not talking about it. Young abolitionists when they met in the 1840s, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass were full of hopes, dreams, and a common purpose. […]
African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Move to Amend Workshop: Labor and Democracy
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a workshop organized and presented by Move to Amend: Democracy: What is It? Can We Have It? What Do We Need to Do? Session 4: Labor and Democracy Thursday, October 11th, 2018, 6-8pm Objectives: Learn from an effective past social movement, the Labor Movement, and […]
Dan Kaufman Discusses “The Fall of Wisconsin: The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics” (Book Event)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to meet Dan Kaufman and learn about his new book The Fall of Wisconsin: The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics Thursday, October 11, 2018, 7:00pm For more than a century, Wisconsin had been known nationwide for its progressive ideas and government. […]
Write a Great College Admissions Essay in a Few Hours (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States"Write your college admissions essay efficiently in a supportive environment with an expert teacher. Find your voice and value your story." The first three Saturdays in October - the 6th, 13th, and 20th from 10AM to 1PM each day You must attend all three days. $10 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away. […]
East Side Stories: A Selection of Digital Videos by East Side Youth
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special event EAST SIDE STORIES A SELECTION OF DIGITAL VIDEOS BY EAST SIDE YOUTH Saturday, October 13, 1 to 3PM Over the past four years, members of East Side communities have come to ESFL to tell their stories. They have used visual art, weaving, music, dance, […]
Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore (Music)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library calls out to musicians and music lovers Join us for Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore Sunday, October 14th, 2018, 6:30 to 8:30pm You are invited to join the improvising spirits of Le Voyage as they explore the possibilities for connection and communication in sound. Bring your musical instruments, your […]
Sensible Gun Reform: Panel Discussion on Gun Violence and the Possibilities of Reform
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special art exhibit and public conversations SENSIBLE GUN REFORM WHAT DO WE NEED? WHEN DO WE NEED IT? featuring work by Melanie Bethke Last year, Florida high school students called out for national action in response to shootings at their school. Their passion and commitment seemed […]
African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Immigration and the Making of St. Paul (Class)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library, in collaboration with ISD 622 (North St. Paul, Maplewood, and Oakdale) invites you to a two-class learning opportunity Immigration and the Making of St. Paul Tuesdays, October 9th and 16th, 2018, 6:30-8:30pm Immigration is one of the most controversial issues in contemporary American life and politics. Take this opportunity to […]
Diane Wilson presents “Beyond the Mentorship: Emerging Writers Reading & Discussion”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast Side Freedom Library invites you to a reading and conversation: Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 7 to 8:30pm Diane Wilson presents “Beyond the Mentorship: Emerging Writers Reading & Discussion” It is essential for us as a literary community to support emerging voices, but the process can be isolating and disheartening. Join Diane Wilson and three […]
African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
Move to Amend Workshop: Intersectional Solidarity Organizing and Anti-Oppression — Building a Culture of Trust and Safe Spaces
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a workshop organized and presented by Move to Amend: Democracy: What is It? Can We Have It? What Do We Need to Do? Session 5: Intersectional Solidarity Organizing and Anti-Oppression -- Building a Culture of Trust and Safe Spaces Thursday, October 18th, 2018, 6-8pm Objectives: […]
Write a Great College Admissions Essay in a Few Hours (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States"Write your college admissions essay efficiently in a supportive environment with an expert teacher. Find your voice and value your story." The first three Saturdays in October - the 6th, 13th, and 20th from 10AM to 1PM each day You must attend all three days. $10 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away. […]
Up Through the Concrete (Music)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a concert and a conversation Up Through the Concrete The final concert of Musical Ecology's 2018 Tour "Ending the War on Trees" Sunday, October 21, 2018, 4:00PM The ensemble Musical Ecology (Todd Harper, director, composer, piano), Jun Miyake (metal and bamboo flutes, tenor saxophone), Eric Coursen (percussion), […]
Tou SaiKo Lee – Journeys in the Hmong Diaspora
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special evening with St. Paul poet, Hip Hop artist, writer, and storyteller TOU SAIKO LEE JOURNEYS IN THE HMONG DIASPORA Monday, October 22, 7PM Tou SaiKo Lee is one of the Twin Cities' most appreciated storytellers. This evening, he will tell us about his recent travels […]
African Drumming Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in an African Drumming Workshop taught by master drummer, Babatunde Lea Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm beginning September 18th and continuing through the school year Open to all genders, 5th through 12th grade With the generous support of a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we […]
David Mura – “A Stranger’s Journey” in Conversation with Shannon Gibney and Ed Bok Lee
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a celebration and conversation as Shannon Gibney and Ed Bok Lee join David Mura to discuss his new book A STRANGER'S JOURNEY: RACE, IDENTITY, AND NARRATIVE CRAFT IN WRITING Wednesday, October 24, 7pm David Mura is the author […]