African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 […]

Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Our 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, […]

Free

Rhythmic Literature Open Mic Night

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Rhythmic Literature returns! Back in November, this collection of Ethiopian poets and musicians filled the Library with their words, their music, and their spirit. Now they are returning. Please come and listen, participate, perhaps even share some work of your own.  All are encouraged to come. Saturday, January 5, 4:30pm Click "Going" on Facebook! East […]

Free

Book Geek Happy Hour(s)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

ARE 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, January 6th, 4 to 6PM Please join your friends, neighbors, collaborators, and, of course, Orso, the Library Dog       Bring a book or […]

Free

African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 States

East 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 […]

Free

Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Are 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 […]

Free

African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 […]

Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Are 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 […]

Free

Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong (Women/Mothers)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to participate in a Monthly Parent Support Group with Therapist Vangneng Xiong Thursday, January 10th, 2019 at 6-7:30pm                             This group is for women and mothers looking for support in strengthening their relationships with their […]

Community Discussion About the City Hall Murals

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a Community Discussion About the City Hall Murals Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 7pm For the past several years, discussions, debates, and actions have swirled across this country about the ways that our complex past has been represented by monuments, memorials, paintings, and place names. While often […]

Free

Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Mindfulness 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 […]

Free

Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Our 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, […]

Free

Calling the Light (Music)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a very special evening of innovative music: Calling the Light featuring Douglas R. Ewart, Steve Hirsh, Babatunde Lea, and Donald Washington Saturday, January 12, 7:30pm Drums and horns, rainsticks, didgeridoo, bells, chimes and gongs, flutes and cymbals. The music is conjured in the moment, spirits in conversation […]

African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 States

East 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 […]

Free

History Book Club: Flames of Discontent by Gary Kaunonen @ Roseville Library

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Join the East Side Freedom Library and the Osher Livelong Learning Institute at the Roseville Library for this book club event discussing FLAMES OF DISCONTENT by Gary Kaunonen. This event is at: Roseville Library 2180 Hamline Avenue North (Hamline at County Road B) Roseville, MN 55113 Wednesday, January 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the library's […]

John Crea Presents: Comparing Strategies to Combat Poverty and Bolster the Economy

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to COMPARING STRATEGIES TO COMBAT POVERTY AND BOLSTER THE ECONOMY RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE // UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME // EARNED INCOME CREDIT Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at 7pm A presentation that compares three strategies to reduce poverty – raising the minimum wage, a universal basic income, and an […]

Free

African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 […]