The Future of Housing: Reading of a Play by Kat Purcell
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin the East Side Freedom Library for a reading of a new play by Kat Purcell, The Future of Housing. Two performances: Friday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. & Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. Sign up to join in person or virtually on Zoom A staged reading of The Future of Housing, a new play […]
The Future of Housing: Reading of a Play by Kat Purcell
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin the East Side Freedom Library for a reading of a new play by Kat Purcell, The Future of Housing. Two performances: Friday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. & Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. Sign up to join in person or virtually on Zoom A staged reading of The Future of Housing, a new play […]
The Roseville History Book Club: American Midnight
ZoomRegister on the Ramsey County Library website American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis by Adam Hochschild The Roseville History Book Club meets monthly with a representative of the East Side Freedom Library, for discussions on a wide variety of topics from American history. Enrollment limited to insure an intimate discussion […]
Raja Shehadeh: Presented by Rain Taxi + Mizna
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesPlease note: this is an in-person event only; virtual attendance is not available. Masks are required at the East Side Freedom Library. Contact Mizna with event questions Two boundary-pushing Minnesota organizations, Rain Taxi and Mizna, are proud to team up to present an evening with renowned Palestinian writer and human rights activist Raja Shehadeh, who […]
The Links Between Trauma, Harm and the Cycles of Violence with Crixell Shell, MS
ZoomJoin us for the next Shared Learning Community Circle Sponsored by Facilitating Racial Equity Collaborative and the East Side Freedom Library Register here to join this virtual event on Zoom May guest speaker Crixell Shell will present on the links between trauma, harm and the cycles of violence. Crixell Shell, MS (she/her) is the Executive […]
History Revealed: The Hormel Strike of 1985-1986
ZoomRegister in advance for this live virtual presentation on Zoom Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. For questions, please email [email protected] In partnership with Ramsey County Historical Society & Roseville Library In August 1985 the nation’s attention turned to Austin, Minnesota, where 1,700 meatpacking workers prepared to launch a strike […]
Thi Bui. Bao Phi: Immigration, Identity and the Arts with Gao Hong & Kevin Phoojywg Xiong
Springboard for the Arts 262 University Ave West, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesImmigration, Identity and the Arts Music and conversation with Thi Bui, Bao Phi, Gao Hong and Kevin Phoojywg Xiong at Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave West, Saint Paul, MN 55103, 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open in the pursuit of solidarity! You are invited to join American Composers Forum (ACF) and East Side […]
10th Year Anniversary Gala
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesPurchase Tickets 10th Year Anniversary Gala JUNE 3, 2023, AT 5:00 PM, EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY In Honor of ESFL Founders Peter Rachleff & Beth Cleary Special Speaker Kao Kalia Yang, Author & Founding ESFL Board Member Catering by Hilltribe | Vinai | Union Hmong Kitchen, Yia Vang, chef-owner To make a gift in support of […]
Book Geek Happy Hour
ZoomRegister here to join this virtual event on Zoom Are you thirsting for some time to read and a chance to talk about what you’re reading? Read on your own starting at 4pm and join the Zoom conversation at 5:30pm to share what you are reading.
Serán Las Dueñas De La Tierra: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesRegister to Attend Join East Side Housing Justice and Trilingua Cinema for a Free Documentary Screening and Panel discussion of Serán Las Dueñas De La Tierra (English title: Stewards of the Land). The film follows the struggles of three young farmers in Puerto Rico, their fight for land sovereignty, the realities of climate change, and […]
Seventh Annual Union Job and Resource Fair
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 110 1330 Conway Street, Saint Paul, MNJoin us June 8 for the 7th Annual Union Job and Resource Fair, held at the Electrical Industry Building, 1330 Conway Street, in St. Paul. Our goal is to connect individuals in our community with potential employers and local resources to create pathways towards a union career. We will have onsite interviewing, hiring, assistance with […]
The Courtroom: A Reenactment of One Woman’s Deportation Proceedings (Community Discussion)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis event is co-hosted by On Stage: Creating a Community Dialogue Around Live Theater JOIN ON ZOOM HERE! Join us for a stimulating theater presentation and discussion led by local actors and teaching artists Harry Waters Jr., T. Mychael Rambo and Jane Froiland. Participants will read two scenes from the play, The Courtroom: A Reenactment of […]
David Mura Reading: The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you for a reading with David Mura from The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself Followed by a conversation with David Mura and Shannon Gibney Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:00pm **This is a hybrid event for virtual and in-person audiences. In-person registration is limited. Masks are required in the library. […]
Music Between the Stacks with Kashimana!
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us for the 2nd Music Between the Stacks, featuring the music of Kashimana! This event is free and open in the spirit of solidarity! Music Between the Stacks is brought to you by the East Side Freedom Library bringing you local music artists by organizing and curating intimate concerts in the library space. Through […]
Juneteenth Cookout with ESBBN
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin the East Side Black Owned Business Network in this summer's Juneteenth Celebration! COOKOUT MOVIE ART ACTIVITIES NEIGHBORS Cosponsors: 30,000 Feet Trilingua Cinema East Side Neighborhood Development Company The East Side Black Owned Business Network, along with 30,00 Feet, Trilingua Cinema and the East Side Freedom Library bring you this early summer […]
The Roseville History Book Club: The Good Country
ZoomRegister on the Ramsey County Library website The Good Country: a History of the American Midwest, 1800-1900 by Jon Lauck. The Roseville History Book Club meets monthly with a representative of the East Side Freedom Library, for discussions on a wide variety of topics from American history. Enrollment limited to insure an intimate discussion experience. Extra […]
History Revealed: Nature’s Crossroads
ZoomRegister in advance for this live virtual presentation on Zoom Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. For questions, please email [email protected] In partnership with Ramsey County Historical Society & Roseville Library The industrial and commercial development of the Twin Cities transformed the landscape, dispossessed the original Native inhabitants, and had […]
The Garment Solidarity Performance and Conversation with Artist Rachel Breen
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesRegister for this in-person event To expand on the ideas behind her Solidarity Banners art installation at the East Side Freedom Library, Rachel Breen convenes a team of sewists in a performance on the grounds of the Library. Their activities will express solidarity with garment workers around the world by sewing the common clothing of […]
Book Geek Happy Hour
ZoomRegister here to join this virtual event on Zoom Are you thirsting for some time to read and a chance to talk about what you’re reading? Read on your own starting at 4pm and join the Zoom conversation at 5:30pm to share what you are reading.
History Revealed: Italians on St. Paul’s East Side
ZoomRegister in advance for this live virtual presentation on Zoom Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. For questions, please email [email protected] In partnership with Ramsey County Historical Society & Roseville Library Italians have had a significant presence in St. Paul. Although there were only a few as the City began […]