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 […]
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 […]
neighbors: A Play for Young Audiences
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin East Side Freedom Library and the History Theatre for a production of "neighbors: a play for young audiences" Wednesday, February 27, 11 a.m. at East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier Street, Saint Paul Neighbors tells the story of four children who live in the same neighborhood and decide to put on a playground pageant […]
Ward 6 City Council Candidate Forum
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin the East Side Freedom Library for a Ward 6 City Council Candidate forum Wednesday, February 27, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 1105 Greenbrier Street, Saint Paul After 23 years of service, Saint Paul City Council Member Dan Bostrom stepped down from his post. Get to know the candidates before caucuses at our candidate forum at […]
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 […]
Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong (Men/Fathers)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at 6-7:30pm This group is for men and fathers looking for support in strengthening their relationships with their children and/or partner. A women/ mother’s support […]
Community Conversation: Building Safe Communities — Combating Colonized Minds
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn celebration of Black History Month, join the Saint Paul NAACP Economic Development Committee and the Black Men’s Early Childhood Project on Thursday, February 28, 2019, 6:30pm – 8:00pm for a “Community Conversation: Building Safe Communities — Combating Colonized Minds.” “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” —Martin […]
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. “Among all people, freedom is one of the highest values. The American ideal is based on liberty and […]
Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesOur History Day Learning Center invites you to explore "Triumph and Tragedy" in History. History Day is a priority for us at the East Side Freedom Library. Our rich collections are organized around labor, immigration, African American, and social justice movement history and include not just historical studies but also poetry, fiction, visual art, drama, […]
Immigrant Communities, Stories, and the Power of Art
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United Statesa conversation featuring Pao Houa Her and Mohamud Mumin in conjunction with Pao's photography exhibit THE FRUITS OF MY MOTHER'S LABOR Saturday, March 2, 2019, 1PM These photographs on folded newsprint, taken in and around Pao's parents' East Side home, examine the fruits of the dreams and desires they communicated to their children. As a […]
MN Women in the Trades Through the Decades
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMN Women in the Trades Through the Decades Sunday, March 3, 2019 Come hear about the history of MN Women in the Trades and meet the women who gave voice to the female construction and mechanical workers over the last 50 years. These are the women who met the obstacles head on and literally paved […]
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, March 3rd, 4 to 6PM Please join your friends, neighbors, collaborators, and, of course, Orso, the Library Dog Bring a book or find […]
CANCELLED Frank Theatre’s “The Cradle Will Rock” (Presentation)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesDUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE TROUBLE AND HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR ANOTHER CONVERSATION SOON. THE CRADLE WILL ROCK Monday, March 4, 2019, 7pm THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, directed by Orson Welles, was premiered in 1937 by the Federal Theatre Project. It was one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Zumba® with Youvana Wellness
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast Side Freedom Library is excited to partner with Youvana Wellness for a series of classes to provide access to health and wellness activities to our East Side community and communities of color to health and wellness activities. Join us at the library for Zumba® starting January 31 at 6:30 p.m. and again on February […]
Made in St. Paul (Documentary Screening)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to attend a special screening of MADE IN ST. PAUL A new documentary produced by Myers Communications Group and Highland District Council and a conversation with filmmaker Peter Myers and historian Brian McMahon Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 7pm Relive 86 years of Ford Motor Company history along Saint […]
Yoga with Youvana Wellness
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFeeling stressed out? Haven’t had time for yourself? The East Side Freedom Library welcomes Youvana Wellness as they offer a range of health and wellness activities to the community. Join us for meditative yoga on four dates over the following months. The next session is Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 pm. (Come early at 6:30 […]
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 […]