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 […]
History Book Club: Flames of Discontent by Gary Kaunonen @ Roseville Library
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin 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 StatesThe 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 […]
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 […]
Meet the Historic Cohort of Hmong Legislators
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Meet the Historic Cohort of Hmong Legislators Thursday, January 17th, 2019 at 6:30PM In November, Minnesota votes made history by electing five Hmong-Americans to the state government. One, Fue Lee (Minneapolis) -- was re-elected -- and four -- Tou Xiong (Maplewood), Kaoly Her (St. Paul), Samantha Vang […]
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, […]
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, January 20th, 2019, 3:00pm 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 imaginations, and […]
Performance and Info Session for the No Territory Band Black Understudy Program
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Part One of our celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Performance and Info Session for the No Territory Band Black Understudy Program Monday, January 21, 2019 at 3pm "Jazz" is black music, but one finds few black players in the most prominent and innovative circles of […]
Labor and Black Lives Matter
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for part II of our celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Labor and Black Lives Matter Monday, January 21, 2019 at 7pm ESFL continues our exploration of the labor movement's relationship with other social movements with a panel which will discuss the past, present, […]
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 […]
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, January 24th, 2019 at 6-7:30pm This group is for men and fathers looking for support in strengthening their relationships with their […]
Both Sides of Feminism: A Conversation with Author Paula Overby
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast Side Freedom Library invites you to a conversation with author and activist Paula Overby Paula Overby, author of “The Transgender Myth: Through the Gender Looking Glass,” will provide a look at how the 70s feminist movement still impacts the politics of today's feminism. Paula will also provide a short reading from her book about […]
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, […]
“ISIS is Not” Art Exhibit Opening Reception and Art-Making Workshop
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to the opening of ISIS IS NOT an art exhibit about refugee experiences by Shiloh Clamons Saturday, January 26th, 2019 3-5pm: interactive art-making workshop for children 6-8pm: opening reception The exhibit will remain up through Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Shiloh is an artist and humanitarian service worker, who employs art […]
Wilson’s Girl: Unpacking the Beef in a Minnesota Town (Play)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a staged reading of a new play which explores Minnesota labor history: Wilson’s Girl: Unpacking the Beef in a Minnesota Town Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2PM In November, 1959, somebody on the sausage line at the Wilson's plant in Albert Lea, MN, refused to stay and […]
A Conversation with Visual Artist Dyani White Hawk: Stories in the Abstract with Heid Erdrich
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesA Conversation with Visual Artist Dyani White Hawk: Stories in the Abstract with Heid Erdrich Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. Join the East Side Freedom Library for an interdisciplinary conversation featuring the art of Dyani White Hawk. White Hawk will give an artist talk with images followed by a conversation about White Hawk's […]