The Hmong Migration: Book Reading and Q&A with Cy Thao
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesAbout the Author: CY THAO is an artist, political leader, and businessman who made history in 2002 when he was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives representing district 65A. He was born on March 2, 1972 in Laos as the third child of Khoua Yang and Nhia Yong Thao. In 1975 when Thao was […]
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 […]
Public Meeting: Implementation of Body Cameras for Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Deputies
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThursday, May 30th, 2019, 6:45pm There will be a series of public information meetings in the next few weeks in order to inform the public about the upcoming implementation of body cameras for Deputies in Ramsey County. Input from the public will be gathered and questions about policy for the body cameras will be responded […]
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 […]
Book Geek Happy Hour(s)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesARE YOU THIRSTING FOR SOME TIME TO READ AND A CHANCE TO TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE READING? The East Side Freedom Library invites you to our Book Geek Happy Hour(s) Sunday, June 2nd, 4 to 6PM Please join your friends, neighbors, collaborators, and, of course, Orso, the Library Dog Bring a book or find a book […]
Bearing Witness (Music)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesTuesday, June 4th, 2019, 7:30pm The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special evening of engaging, exploring, and reflecting on genocide, racial injustice, and cultural loss. With the support of an Artist Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Kirsten has selected poetry and five musical compositions which she will perform. A video […]
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 […]
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 […]
History Revealed: Cultures Coming Together in St. Paul
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society invite you to History Revealed Krista Finstad Hanson: Cultures Coming Together in St. Paul 100 Years of Immigration and Resettlement Thursday, June 6, 2019, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Learn about 100 years of immigration history to St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2019, the International […]
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 […]
Rhythmic Literature Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSaturday, June 8th, 2019, 4:30-7:00pm On the first Saturday of every other month, Rhythmic Literature brings their poetry, music, and art—and their community—to the East Side Freedom Library to share with all of us. Everyone is welcome! All are invited to sign up for the Open Mic! Rhythmic Literature is a diverse group of Ethiopians […]
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 […]
5th Anniversary Celebration with Jelani Cobb!
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesUPDATE - General ticket sales are now sold out. Thank you for your enthusiasm! Event details are below for attendees, but no additional tickets are available. Please join on June 12 for a special evening celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the East Side Freedom Library! Our special guest and featured speaker will be Jelani Cobb, […]
Hmong Womxn Book Club
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis is a book club for Hmong womxn to build positive sisterhood, critically discuss books, and continue exploring the Hmong womxn diaspora. We will meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30PM-8:30PM beginning June 13th, 2019. "I felt compelled to start a book club for Hmong womxn because of the lack of […]
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 […]
Immigration Then and Now: From Swede Hollow to Arlington Hills Walking Tour
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society invite you to Immigration Then and Now From Swede Hollow to Arlington Hills Walking Tour Saturday, June 15th, 10-11:30am Historian and co-founder of the East Side Freedom Library, Peter Rachleff, will lead a 90 minute walking tour on Saint Paul’s East Side. The tour […]
More Trees, and Rivers: The Final Concert by Musical Ecology
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSaturday, June 15, 2019, 7-8:30pm Reception Afterwards The Eco-jazz quartet Musical Ecology returns to the East Side Freedom Library with a new collection of compositions and spoken word. While much “jazz-based” music tends to be urban/human based, Musical Ecology explores the intersection of the functionality and processes of nature, and the human world. The orations […]
Sod House Theater and Black Label Movement Fundraiser
Monday June 17, 2019 Doors at 5:30pm | Program begins at 6pm Post-Performance Social at 7pm Join Sod House Theater and Black Label Movement for an evening of shared celebration, performance, and fundraising to support their continued, collaborative work. There will be complimentary light refreshments from local East Side businesses. Featured performers will include Chloe Armao, Alexandra Bodnarchuk, Jessica Teska, […]
Hmong Students Book Reading
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHMONG YOUTH POETRY COLLECTION: FROM MOUNTAINS TO 10,000 LAKES is a youth poetry collaboration between the Hmong for Native Speakers classes at Park Center Senior High and Hmong Hip-Hop Artist, Tou SaiKo Lee. The students wrote their own 16-line poems with the guidance of Tou SaiKo after multiple days of developing students’ voices through spoken […]