Join Paul Metsa for the release of his new song!
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Join Paul Metsa for the release of his new song, "I Ain't Gonna Whistle Dixie Anymore" Monday, August 20, 2018, 7-9pm Please join Paul Metsa as he will be raising funds for his IndieGoGo project that will help release and publicize his powerful new protest song “Ain’t […]
Book Discussion: I Knew We Wuz Poor
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a conversation with local author, Calvin Roetzel, about his new book I Knew We Wuz Poor Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 7pm With stories, original poetry, and vivid prose, this book views the Great Depression through childhood memories. Evoking pain and joy, bitter failures and euphoric successes, it […]
Karen Student Weaving Showcase
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the Karen Organization of Minnesota invite you to: The Karen Student Weaving Showcase Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 3 to 8pm With the generous support of the Minnesota State Arts Board, this summer the Karen women's weaving circle has been mentoring a dynamic group of high school students at the […]
Summer Book Club
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe Saint Paul Federation of Teachers (SPFT) and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) are partnering with the East Side Freedom Library to host a book club this summer. All are welcome to join us! We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Meetings will take place on 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, and […]
Mother Moose Storytime
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you -- children, parents, lovers of children, and dogs -- to a special evening with Mother Moose: It’s the Dog Days of Summer. Come to the Mother Moose Storytime at East Side Freedom Library and we will read some dogbooks, (with Orso,of course,) and create some doggie-inspired art. Minnesota author, […]
East Side Youth Conversation with MOVE MINNESOTA
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesCalling all East Side youth! We're counting on you all to come and share your stories. Be you! Have fun! Eat food! This East Side youth conversation is a safe space where East Side youth can come and be comfortable with sharing their stories with one another. To make this a safe space, we ask […]
Le Voyage
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast Side Freedom Library invites you to a performance by the talented musicians of Le Voyage […]
Film Screening: Salt of the Earth
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to extend your Labor Day celebration by viewing the rarely seen classic film SALT OF THE EARTH Tuesday, September 4, 7pm In 1954, a group of filmmakers, writers, and actors who had been expelled from Hollywood during the Red Scare came together to make a film about a […]
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 Night of Friendship with the TAP
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and the TAP invite you to A Night of Friendship Wednesday, September 5th, 2018, 6-9pm Our friends from Japan are back! Professor Eiji and his students will join us for our 2nd Annual, TAP-A Night of Friendship. Musical performances, karaoke, spoken word, And more. Snacks and beverages provided. All TAP events are free. Bring […]
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 […]
Move to Amend Workshop: Rights and Privileges Timeline
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a workshop organized and presented by Move to Amend: Democracy: What is It? Can We Have It? What Do We Need to Do? Thursday, September 6th, 2018, 6-8pm September 6th Session: Rights and Privileges Timeline. Future September sessions will include the topics “Democracy: What is […]
Mother Moose Storytime
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSaturday, September 8th, 2018, 9-10am The East Side Freedom Library invites you — children and their adults, to join Mother Moose as we read through some Native American inspired books. Orso (the totally chill Freedom Dog) will be there to help us color some “stained glass” Dreamcatchers for you to bring home. Our books to […]
Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore (Music)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library calls out to musicians and music lovers Join us for Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore Sunday, September 9, 2018, 7 to 9:00pm You are invited to join the improvising spirits of Le Voyage as they explore the possibilities for connection and communication in sound. Bring your musical instruments, your […]
Interpreting History Through Monuments: Who Gets To Decide?
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to explore: Interpreting History Through Monuments: Who Gets To Decide? Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 7pm Saint Paul resident Dan Cornejo, a city planner and urban designer, participated in the April 26, 2018 opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, a monument which honors […]
Let’s Talk with Hmong Women: Motherhood
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together invite you to participate in a conversation on: MOTHERHOOD Thursday, September 13th, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm All of these conversations are free and open to all. Let’s Talk with Hmong Women is a community engagement program of Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT). Our hope […]
Community Conversations: Understanding & Addressing Implicit Bias
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and Restorative Justice Community Action invite you to Community Conversations: Understanding & Addressing Implicit Bias with Dr. Raj Saturday, September 15, 2018, 10am-1pm About Dr. Raj Dr. Raj is Assistant Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Metropolitan State University and is the 2016 […]
The Stonecrest Storytellers at ESFL
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to an afternoon with The Stonecrest Storytellers Saturday, September 15, 2018, 1 - 3pm Stonecrest Senior Living is home to many writers of both prose and poetry. They recently compiled a book of original writings from residents, "Stonecrest Storytellers. Collected Writing 2018.” “They call themselves The Writers’ Group, […]
Climate Justice in St. Paul
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and MN350 invite you to: Climate Justice in St. Paul Monday, September 17th, 2018, 6:30-8pm St. Paul Climate Justice meets monthly to connect with people who care about climate justice in our community and to identify local priorities for organizing and direct action. We are affiliated with MN350, part of […]
Learn about the Mental Health Unit of the St. Paul Police Department
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library, in collaboration with the Community Engagement Department of the St. Paul Police Department, invite you to learn about: The Mental Health Unit of the St. Paul Police Department a presentation by Sgt. James Sipes, MHU Coordinator Monday, September 17, 2018, 7pm In an effort to work more effectively with community […]