Art as Decolonization: The Making of the Jazz Opera Mirror Butterfly
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSaturday, September 14, 2019, 7pm Join Gizelxanath Rodriguez and Ben Barson, two members of the Pittsburgh-based Afro Yaqui Music Collective, for a performance and talk on 9/14. They understand musical creation and performance as a revolutionary act. In 2017-18, Rodriguez and Barson worked to build an Ecosocialist International with over 100 […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast 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 Book Club at Roseville Library: “The Children of Lincoln”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesWednesday, September 18, 1 pm. Roseville Library, 2180 North Hamline Avenue, Roseville (Meet in the upstairs Board Room) Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Ramsey County Library for the September installment of History Book Club. This month's selection is William D. Green's The Children of Lincoln: White Paternalism and the Limits of Black […]
Roundtable Discussion with St. Paul School Board Candidates
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesWhen we hear about elections, the media drives our attention to the 2020 national presidential elections. But there are important elections happening sooner—and close to home. On November 5, St. Paul voters will cast their ballots for four seats on the Board of Education. This school board shapes the learning experiences for more than 37,000 […]
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us Fridays 9-10AM. The workshop will be led by Marc Anderson, a widely respected teacher of meditation. This gathering is open to everyone; no previous meditation experience is necessary. The sessions are drop in and offered on […]
Immigrants to the East Side: Then and Now (Walking Tour and Performance)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSaturday, September 21, 2019 Walking Tour: 3:30-5:00pm Performance of Swede Hallow Ghost Sonata: 6:00pm For 150 years, immigrants have come to the East Side to build new lives and new communities. Join us for an unusual opportunity to engage this history and consider its […]
Stories of Immigration on St. Paul’s East Side
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSunday, September 22, 2019, 4:00-5:00pm An outdoor, immersive performance experience using theater, dance, movement, and original music to explore the continuing histories of immigration to St. Paul’s Swede Hollow neighborhood. In conjunction with the performance of "Swede Hollow Ghost Sonata," members of the creative team will be joined by community members who will share […]
Health/Wellness, Gun Violence, & Reparations 2020
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesA Community Discussion co-hosted by Black Saint Paul and the Green Party of Minnesota Sunday, September 22, 6pm - 8pm Presenters will be Black Truce anti-gun violence advocate Darnella Wade, reparations advocate Sarah Woodcock, and Black St. Paul activist Trahern Crews. Come learn about these issues and their place in our local, state, and national […]
Screening and Discussion of “Love and Solidarity”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMonday, September 23, 2019, 7pm "A must see for students, teachers, and activists." —Premilla Nadasen, Assoc. Prof. History, Barnard College LOVE & SOLIDARITY is an exploration of nonviolence and organizing through the life and teachings of Rev. James Lawson. Lawson provided crucial strategic guidance while working with Martin Luther King, Jr., in southern freedom struggles […]
Saint Paul Almanac Reading: Resistance and Resilience
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Saint Paul Almanac invite you to Come listen to your stories Saint Paul Almanac Reading: Resistance and Resilience Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 7PM Saint Paul Almanac: Resistance and Resilience is a collection of essays, memoirs, poems, and visual images that reflect lives and times in our own communities. […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast 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 […]
Bail Me Out: Bail Reform in Minnesota
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesBail Me Out: Bail Reform in Minnesota What Is It? What Is Its Impact? Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 6:30-8PM This is the first in a series of educational events organized by the League of Women Voters St. Paul (LWVSP) designed to inform the local voting public on issues relevant to our city and its residents. […]
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us Fridays 9-10AM. The workshop will be led by Marc Anderson, a widely respected teacher of meditation. This gathering is open to everyone; no previous meditation experience is necessary. The sessions are drop in and offered on […]
Iraq Today: An Eyewitness Account
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFriday, September 27, 2019, 7pm Sami Rasouli reports on the devastating effects of the U.S. war, continuing Israeli bombardment and the prospect of war with Iran. Learn about the current situation in Iraq from the point of view of the Iraqi people – how they view their political system, the continued U.S. presence and the […]
Shaping the Oromo Narrative for Ethiopia
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn the past year and a half, there has been great political change in Ethiopia. What have been the consequences for Oromo people? How is Ethiopia’s relationship with Eritrea, with Somalia, with Sudan, changing? How is the Horn of Africa changing? What roles have Oromo people played in shaping these changes? How are these changes […]
Launch of Kao Kalia Yang’s “A Map into the World”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin ESFL and SubText Books for the launch of Kao Kalia Yang's debut children's book "A Map into the World." A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world. As the seasons change, so too does a young Hmong girl’s world. She moves into a new home with her […]
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast 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 […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesAre you interested in collaborating with us on events and community activities? Please join us in deepening our programming through participating and taking leadership in any of the following projects: Event Promotion & Evaluation 1. Greeting event attendees 2. Assisting with sign-ins 3. Collecting event surveys 4. Recording Library events 5. Editing podcasts Media and […]
A Six Session Course: Immigration and the Making of St. Paul
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Community and Adult Education Program of the St. Paul Public Schools invite you to participate in this learning opportunity. Explore the role of immigrants in the making and remaking of St. Paul. We will begin in the 1840s and conclude with the present: including Irish and German immigrants' […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesAre you interested in collaborating with us on events and community activities? Please join us in deepening our programming through participating and taking leadership in any of the following projects: Event Promotion & Evaluation 1. Greeting event attendees 2. Assisting with sign-ins 3. Collecting event surveys 4. Recording Library events 5. Editing podcasts Media and […]