Steve Early will discuss his new book, "REFINERY TOWN: Big Oil, Big Money and the Remaking of an American City." About the book: Home to one of the largest oil refineries in the state, Richmond, California, was once a typical company town dominated by Chevron, the global energy giant. This largely nonwhite, working-class city of a […]

Join us for a special presentation by parents and educators who are fighting for better funding of public education, and to reduce racial disparities in schools. The Saint Paul Federation of Teachers (SPFT) is committed to fighting for the schools our students deserve, and making sure that our teachers and classrooms are equipped with the […]

Join us for a special presentation by parents and educators who are fighting for better funding of public education, and to reduce racial disparities in schools. The Saint Paul Federation of Teachers (SPFT) is committed to fighting for the schools our students deserve, and making sure that our teachers and classrooms are equipped with the […]

Join us for a special presentation by parents and educators who are fighting for better funding of public education, and to reduce racial disparities in schools. The Saint Paul Federation of Teachers (SPFT) is committed to fighting for the schools our students deserve, and making sure that our teachers and classrooms are equipped with the […]

In celebration of Women's History Month at ESFL, join us for a conversation with scholar and author J.D. Zahniser, who will present "'The Young are at the Gates': Alice Paul and the 1917 Suffrage Pickets." In January 1917, militant suffrage leader Alice Paul inaugurated an ongoing demonstration at the White House of President Woodrow Wilson […]

In celebration of Women's History Month at ESFL, join us for a conversation with scholar and author J.D. Zahniser, who will present "'The Young are at the Gates': Alice Paul and the 1917 Suffrage Pickets." In January 1917, militant suffrage leader Alice Paul inaugurated an ongoing demonstration at the White House of President Woodrow Wilson […]

In celebration of Women's History Month at ESFL, join us for a conversation with scholar and author J.D. Zahniser, who will present "'The Young are at the Gates': Alice Paul and the 1917 Suffrage Pickets." In January 1917, militant suffrage leader Alice Paul inaugurated an ongoing demonstration at the White House of President Woodrow Wilson […]

In the three months since the election, marches, protests, and rallies have been changing the political landscape.  Women, immigrants, workers, scientists, and people of color have been leading the way. At the East Side Freedom Library, we think we could stand some reflection, not disconnected from action, but leading to action.  We invite you to […]