Move to Amend Workshop: Division and Co-option
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? Session 6: Division and Co-option Thursday, October 25th, 2018, 6-8pm Objectives: Explore the ways that social justice movements can be co-opted, and […]
Human Proof Fence: Opening Celebration and Discussion (Art Exhibit)
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for the opening celebration and discussion of the commissioned art exhibition "HUMAN PROOF FENCE" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7PM ESFL founders have long been haunted by the 2002 Australian film, "Rabbit Proof Fence," which told the story of three mixed race Aboriginal girls who escaped from […]
Le Voyage (Music)
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 Sunday, October 28, 2018, 7 to 9:00pm Le Voyage is a collection of improvising musicians who ignore genre as they explore the possibilities for connection and communication in sound. The group is organized by drummer Steve Hirsh and includes […]
Staging Social Change: The Great Experiment That Was the Federal Theater Project
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a dramatic presentation: Staging Social Change: The Great Experiment That Was the Federal Theater Project Monday, October 29, 7pm It Can't Happen Here, photo: Kari Elizabeth Godfrey During the Great Depression, the federal government funded a wide range of job creation programs, which became known as the […]
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 […]
4th Anniversary Benefit Celebration – Featuring Patricia Hampl
Registration is now closed for this event, as we have reached capacity. If you would still like to contribute to the 4th Anniversary, visit our Donate page with our thanks! The evening begins with refreshments and conversation at 6:30 PM, followed by a brief presentation about the work of the East Side Freedom Library at […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Joy of Writing: A Workshop for St. Paul Almanac Community Editors, Taught by Wendy Brown-Baez
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe Joy of Writing: A Workshop for St. Paul Almanac Community Editors, Taught by Wendy Brown-Baez Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, 1:00-3:00 pm How do we shape stories from life experience? Using simple writing exercises, we will generate material that can be shaped into a story or a poem. We'll learn how specific details can make […]
Rhythmic Literature’s Poetry Evening and Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Rhythmic Literature’s Poetry Evening and Open Mic Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, 4:30-7:00pm The East Side Freedom Library is excited to begin a relationship with a group […]
Immigration: Then and Now – The Past, Present, and Future of Payne Avenue (Walking Tour)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and Brunson’s Pub invite you to a walking tour Immigration: Then and Now The Past, Present, and Future of Payne Avenue Sunday, November 4, 2018, 11am - 12:30pm For more than 150 years, immigrants have planted their dreams and transplanted their cultures, from Swede Hollow to Arlington Hills. Join ESFL […]
Logan’s Law: The Challenges of Second Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Couples
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special presentation Logan’s Law: The Challenges of Second Parent Adoption by Same-Sex Couples Nikki Graf, Parent and East Side Activist Sunday, November 4th, 2018, 1-3pm Please join us for a lovely afternoon to learn, discuss, and create a plan to change the world for families and […]
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 […]
Islam in America: “Women in Islam”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to the second conversation in a three part series presented by the ISLAMIC RESOURCE GROUP OF MINNESOTA "ISLAM IN AMERICA" These presentations will introduce us to what Muslims believe. They will explore basic terminology, demographics, and the differences between religion and cultural practice. Taught by local practicing Muslims, […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Native Theatre Presents “Red Running into Water”
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesNew Native Theatre Presents Red Running into Water Written by Blossom Johnson and Directed by Rhiana Yazzie Wednesday, November 7th, 2018, 7:30pm "Nana, a young Navajo woman, refuses to be a statistic. Nana & the women of her family in the Red Running into Water clan reclaim their humanity & learn what it really means […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s Talk with Hmong Women: Spirituality
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: SPIRITUALITY Thursday, November 8th, 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 […]