Samora Machel: The Struggle Against Colonialism
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to Samora Machel: The Struggle Against Colonialism, featuring Allen Isaacman and Barbara Isaacman authors of the new book, SAMORA MACHEL: A LIFE CUT […]
History Revealed: Hazel Belvo
The Spirit Tree: Hazel Belvo and the Art of Nature Julie L’Enfant History Revealed Series In partnership with the Roseville Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society Live presentation on Zoom […]
CANCELLED: Introduction to Community Journalism – Training and Discussion
UPDATE: The November 20th and December 11th instances of this workshop have been cancelled. Online training This training introduces participants to community journalism through a discussion-packed, experiential two-hour training. Participants […]
Body Response: Artists and the Civil Disobedience Movement in Myanmar
The East Side Freedom Library and FD13 invite you to Body Response: Artists and the Civil Disobedience Movement in Myanmar, a performance and discussion with artists Chaw Ei Thein and […]
History Day Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesNational History Day Scholars! Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences The East Side Freedom Library invites you to benefit from our rich resources and our experienced mentors! The […]
Join the String Activists
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIndoors at ESFL. All participants must be vaccinated and wear masks. Participation is limited to ten. Please sign up here if you plan on attending! Throughout this past year, we […]
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: DeJure and DeFacto with Rashad Williams
The East Side Freedom Library and the St. Paul Recovery Act Reading Group invite you to a conversation with Rashad Williams, DeJure and DeFacto: How the Public & Private Sectors […]
Labor History Discussion— “Striketober” and “The Great Resignation”: Putting the Current Labor Upheaval in Historical Context
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to "Striketober" and "The Great Resignation": Putting the Current Labor Upheaval in Historical Context, a conversation with labor historian Gabriel Winant. Register here to join this event on Zoom. Activists, scholars, activist-scholars, journalists, union leaders, and workers have been trying to make sense […]
CANCELLED: Introduction to Community Journalism – Training and Discussion
UPDATE: The November 20th and December 11th instances of this workshop have been cancelled. Online training This training introduces participants to community journalism through a discussion-packed, experiential two-hour training. Participants have the opportunity to explore the role that journalism can play in helping a community build power, the processes of community journalism, and the connections […]
History Day Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesNational History Day Scholars! Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences The East Side Freedom Library invites you to benefit from our rich resources and our experienced mentors! The 2022 National History Day theme asks you to think about how disagreements and attempts to reach compromise have impacted people, places, ideas, and events in […]
History Revealed—A Little-Known Story: Jean Follett, Women Artists, and the St. Paul School of Art
The East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society invite you to our final "History Revealed" for 2021, A Little-Known Story: Jean Follett, Women Artists, and the St. […]
“Tomorrow We Will Celebrate” by Sophia Epony Kim
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a reading of work in progress by Sophia Epony Kim, Tomorrow We Will Celebrate. Register here to join this event on Zoom. Sophia Epony Kim will read from her novel-in-progress Tomorrow We Will Celebrate. How do we learn how to live if not for the rules we […]
History Day Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesNational History Day Scholars! Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences The East Side Freedom Library invites you to benefit from our rich resources and our experienced mentors! The 2022 National History Day theme asks you to think about how disagreements and attempts to reach compromise have impacted people, places, ideas, and events in […]
Book Geek Happy Hour
Starting in January of 2022, we are switching back to meeting virtually on Zoom for our monthly Book Geek meetings. Register here to join this event on Zoom. Are you thirsting for some time to read and a chance to talk about what you’re reading? Read on your own starting at 4pm and join the […]
How can Saint Paul build more housing? A conversation with Sustain Saint Paul
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a conversation on zoning reform in Saint Paul, "How can Saint Paul build more housing? A conversation with Sustain Saint Paul" featuring Luke Hanson from Sustain Saint Paul and ESFL's Housing Justice program. Register here to join this event on Zoom. Saint Paul's shortage of housing has […]
History Day Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesNational History Day Scholars! Debate & Diplomacy in History: Successes, Failures, Consequences The East Side Freedom Library invites you to benefit from our rich resources and our experienced mentors! The 2022 National History Day theme asks you to think about how disagreements and attempts to reach compromise have impacted people, places, ideas, and events in […]
Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a conversation, Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice, with authors Raj Patel and Rupa Marya and participants in the University of Minnesota Public Health Course " Global Health in Local Contexts." Register here to join this event on Zoom or watch it live streamed to ESFL's […]
Reparations Reading Group: The Labor Movement and the Fight for Reparations
The East Side Freedom Library and the St. Paul Recovery Act Reading Group invite you to our monthly Reparations Reading Group, The Labor Movement and the Fight for Reparations. Register […]
History Revealed: We Are Meant to Rise
We Are Meant to Rise with Carolyn Holbrook, David Mura, Suleiman Adan, Marcie Rendon and Kevin Yang History Revealed Series Thursday, January 13, 2021, 7:00 pm In partnership with the Ramsey County Historical Society Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom here.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]