Kids Rising Story Hour
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesOur mission is to agitate the next generation of leaders by engaging them in stories that we believe to be more meaningful than the ones they might typically encounter at a story time. We focus on stories with social justice messages and are intentionally inclusive of writers and themes from diverse and under-represented communities. We […]
Mural Presentation featuring Hmong Boy Scout Troop 100
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHmong Boy Scout Troop 100 will present a mural they have just painted under the direction of Augsburg College student Tou Xiong. The mural will be unveiled and the young artists will discuss their process and experience. In a Hmong Times article, Saint Paul city council member Dai Thao describes the Hmong Boy Scout Troop […]
Mural Presentation featuring Hmong Boy Scout Troop 100
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHmong Boy Scout Troop 100 will present a mural they have just painted under the direction of Augsburg College student Tou Xiong. The mural will be unveiled and the young artists will discuss their process and experience. In a Hmong Times article, Saint Paul city council member Dai Thao describes the Hmong Boy Scout Troop […]
Brothers on the Line – Labor movie night!
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesOur monthly Labor Movie Night, co-sponsored by St. Paul Regional Labor Federation and AFSCME Local 3800! Brothers on the Line is a 2012 documentary about the contributions and experiences of the Reuther brothers in the organization and development of the United Auto Workers Union.
Brothers on the Line – Labor movie night!
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesOur monthly Labor Movie Night, co-sponsored by St. Paul Regional Labor Federation and AFSCME Local 3800! Brothers on the Line is a 2012 documentary about the contributions and experiences of the Reuther brothers in the organization and development of the United Auto Workers Union.
Mindful Self-Compassion
East 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 […]
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom is an ongoing workshop series hosted by the East Side Freedom Library. Join us every Friday 9-10AM in July and August. 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 […]
East Side Pride Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHave a talent you want to share? Do you have east side pride? Join our safe space for all ages and talents! Comedy, Poetry, Song, Dance, Music, and more! The East Side Pride Open Mic's mission is to: "create a safe space for cultivating artistic talents and supporting youth expression and development as they celebrate […]
East Side Pride Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHave a talent you want to share? Do you have east side pride? Join our safe space for all ages and talents! Comedy, Poetry, Song, Dance, Music, and more! The East Side Pride Open Mic's mission is to: "create a safe space for cultivating artistic talents and supporting youth expression and development as they celebrate […]
Neighbors Meet Neighbors: Indigenous Roots
A monthly series of forums centered around the stories and experiences of recent immigrants to the East Side communities. This month, Neighbors Meets Neighbors features Indigenous Roots presenting the experiences, challenges, and perspectives of Latin@s on the East Side.
Neighbors Meet Neighbors: Indigenous Roots
A monthly series of forums centered around the stories and experiences of recent immigrants to the East Side communities. This month, Neighbors Meets Neighbors features Indigenous Roots presenting the experiences, challenges, and perspectives of Latin@s on the East Side.
THE NEOLIBERAL AGENDA AND THE STUDENT DEBT CRISIS
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us to hear Nicholas Hartlep, assistant professor of urban education at Metropolitan State University present his new book, The Neoliberal Agenda and the Student Debt Crisis in U.S. Higher Education. Capturing the voices of Americans living with student debt in the United States, this collection critiques the neoliberal interest-driven, debt-based system of U.S. higher […]
THE NEOLIBERAL AGENDA AND THE STUDENT DEBT CRISIS
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us to hear Nicholas Hartlep, assistant professor of urban education at Metropolitan State University present his new book, The Neoliberal Agenda and the Student Debt Crisis in U.S. Higher Education. Capturing the voices of Americans living with student debt in the United States, this collection critiques the neoliberal interest-driven, debt-based system of U.S. higher […]
Poetry Reading with Prairie Spies Poetry Group
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States"They were warned. They were given an explanation. Nevertheless, they persisted." ~ with Prairie Spies Poetry Group. Poetry has always been a way to bear witness and bring light to the human condition. Join us for a reading by the Prairie Spies: Jacey Choy, Janet Jerve, Rita Moe, Nancy Walden, and Kathleen Weihe. Through poetry, […]
Poetry Reading with Prairie Spies Poetry Group
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States"They were warned. They were given an explanation. Nevertheless, they persisted." ~ with Prairie Spies Poetry Group. Poetry has always been a way to bear witness and bring light to the human condition. Join us for a reading by the Prairie Spies: Jacey Choy, Janet Jerve, Rita Moe, Nancy Walden, and Kathleen Weihe. Through poetry, […]
Paj Ntaub: The Art of Storytelling (Online Exhibition Launch)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast Side Freedom Library and Hmong Archives proudly presents: "PAJ NTAUB: The Art of Storytelling," a fundraiser and launch of a new online exhibition.
Paj Ntaub: The Art of Storytelling (Online Exhibition Launch)
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast Side Freedom Library and Hmong Archives proudly presents: "PAJ NTAUB: The Art of Storytelling," a fundraiser and launch of a new online exhibition.
Women From the Center: Marcie Rendon’s Murder on the Red River
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us for a book reading and discussion with author Marcie R. Rendon, featuring her new novel, MURDER ON THE RED RIVER, which has just been published by Cinco Puntos Press. “Murder on the Red River” is the debut fiction, mystery book by Marcie R. Rendon, a former recipient of the Loft’s Inroads Writers of […]
Women From the Center: Marcie Rendon’s Murder on the Red River
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us for a book reading and discussion with author Marcie R. Rendon, featuring her new novel, MURDER ON THE RED RIVER, which has just been published by Cinco Puntos Press. “Murder on the Red River” is the debut fiction, mystery book by Marcie R. Rendon, a former recipient of the Loft’s Inroads Writers of […]
My People Are My Home– Labor movie night!
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMy PEOPLE ARE MY HOME (Meridel LeSueur). This 45 minute creative documentary, made in 1976 by a Twin Cities women’s film collective, follows the text of several of Meridel’s writings woven with images of Midwestern people, particularly working class women. It captures and represents Meridel’s work with the artistic depth and edge it deserves. Free […]