National Night Out
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for National Night Out! Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, 5 to 8pm Join your neighbors for music, art, refreshments, and solidarity. We will hear from wonderful musicians who have performed at ESFL before -- folk music by Renee Vaughn and Adam Kiesling; jazz by Steve Hirsh […]
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 […]
Nostalgia, Memory, and Hmong American Culture
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to an original presentation: Nostalgia, Memory, and Hmong American Culture Thursday, August 9, 2018, 7pm How do two distinct cultures, Hmong and American, meld together to form one? To what extent do Hmong Americans sense the weight of this identity? As a Hmong American, Jim Vue explores the […]
Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore
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, August 12, 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 […]
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, August 13th, 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 […]
Clean Fleets For Healthy Neighborhoods: A Transit Justice Forum
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Clean Fleets For Healthy Neighborhoods A Transit Justice Forum organized by MN350 and the Twin Cities Transit Riders Union Thursday, August 16, 2018, 6 to 8pm This is one in a series of public conversations about building a just public transportation system in the Twin Cities. This […]
Quiet Sound Begins
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Quiet Sound Begins A performance of Electronic Sound Performance by David Means, Homer Lambrecht, and Michael Croswell Friday, August 17, 2018, 7:30 - 9 PM Join us for a performance of improvised electronic sound and music that will include electric French horn, sonic touchpads, wind controller, lap […]
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 […]