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, […]
Rhythmic Literature Open Mic Night
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and Rhythmic Literature, the group of Ethiopian poets and artists, continue their collaboration on Saturday, April 6. Come listen to poets, musicians, and see the work of visual artists. Bring some art of your own to share, any form, any language. Click "Going" on Facebook! East Side Freedom Library, 1105 […]
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, April 7th, 4 to 6PM Please join your friends, neighbors, collaborators, and, of course, Orso, the Library Dog Bring a book or find a book […]
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 […]
ABC’s Housing Gap Conversation
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesWednesday, April 10th at 6:30pm East Side Freedom Library and ABC Realty will host a community conversation about the housing gap, its impact on the East Side, and what we can do to create greater equity in housing for our community. Participants will include activists from Dayton's Bluff Housing Services, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Special Reading by Danny Klecko, Author of Hitman-Baker-CasketMaker: Aftermath of an American’s Clash with ICE
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special reading by: Danny Klecko, master bread-baker and poet HITMAN-BAKER-CASKETMAKER: AFTERMATH OF AN AMERICAN'S CLASH WITH ICE Saturday, April 13, 1PM In his compelling new book of poetry, Hitman-Baker-Casketmaker: Aftermath of an American's Clash with ICE, Klecko, St. Paul's master bread-baker, reveals the circumstances behind the […]
Why Treaties Matter: Expropriation, Dislocation, Violence, and Resettlement (Panel)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesWhy Treaties Matter Expropriation, Dislocation, Violence, and Resettlement Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2pm The East Side Freedom Library, the Lower Phalen Creek Project, the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, and Wakinyan Luta Oyanke are partnering to host the "Why Treaties Matter" exhibit at ESFL through Sunday, April 28. We see this as an opportunity to explore […]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Theater Presentation and Discussion)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMonday, April 15, 7:00 - 8:00PM Join us for a stimulating theater presentation and discussion led by local actors and teaching artists Nora Montanez and Jay Owen Eisenberg. Nora and Jay will read two scenes in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a play that is being presented at the Theater Latte Da from March 27th […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Evening with Civil Rights Veteran Hollis Watkins
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a very special event: "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn me 'Round" An Evening with Civil Rights Veteran Hollis Watkins Friday, April 19th, 2019 at 7pm In 1961, at age 19, Hollis Watkins became the first Mississippian to join the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee as a voting-rights activist. […]
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, […]
Brownbody presents Black on Ice: A Conversation on Cultures and Contexts
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesBlack on Ice: A Conversation on Cultures and Contexts Monday, April 22, 2019 at the East Side Freedom Library Join Brownbody at the East Side Freedom Library for an evening of conversation around the cultural significance of black skaters. Black skaters have grown up, trained, and competed in various ice sports and arts that are […]
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 […]