African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 States

The 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, […]

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Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

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 […]

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Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Are 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 […]

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New Native Theatre Presents “Red Running into Water”

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

New 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 States

Are 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 […]

Free

African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 States

The 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 […]

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Compassion on the Battlefield in WWII (Film)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to learn about a new film in the making Compassion on the Battlefield in WWII Thursday, November 8, 7PM Stephanie Manesis is producing/directing a WWII Documentary with a working title of "Compassion on the Battlefield in WWII." It will explore compassion on the battlefield between enemies. It will […]

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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Mindfulness 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. This gathering is open to everyone; no previous meditation experience is necessary. The sessions are drop in and offered on […]

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Dharma Songs (Music)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to a special evening with Marc Anderson, the Urban Monk Dharma Songs Friday, November 9, 7 - 9PM Master percussionist / Zen priest / spiritual nomad - Marc Anderson; weaves tapestries of image and emotion in his crafted solo performance called Dharma Songs. Taking up themes of life, […]

Triumph and Tragedy: History Day Learning Center Workshops

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Our 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, […]

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“Human Proof Fence” Community Panel

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to tour the exhibit "HUMAN PROOF FENCE" and continue the conversation prompted by this art Saturday, November 10th, 1:00pm Community panel with members of several immigrant and refugee communities ESFL founders have long been haunted by the 2002 Australian film, "Rabbit Proof Fence," which told the story of […]

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Book Geek Happy Hour(s)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

ARE YOU THIRSTING FOR SOME TIME TO READ AND A CHANCE TO TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE READING? The East Side Freedom Library invites you to our Book Geek Happy Hour(s) Sunday, November 11, 4 to 6PM Please join your friends, neighbors, collaborators, and, of course, Orso, the Library Dog       Bring a book or […]

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African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 States

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 […]

Free

WORKSHOP: LOCUS | Unwritten America

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Join LOCUS for this writing workshop: LOCUS | Unwritten America Wednesday, November 14, 6-8 p.m. **This event is a space carved out for People of Color and Indigenous People in the Twin Cities*** Join our LOCUS community in an evening of writing, reflection, healing and community. Coming off the heels of the Midterm Elections, Unwritten […]

African Drumming Workshop

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The 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 […]

Book Conversation: “When They Blew the Levee” by Todd Lawrence with Kanishka Chowdhury

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

The East Side Freedom Library invites you to A conversation between ESFL board member Todd Lawrence and his colleague Kanishka Chowdhury about Todd's new book, When They Blew the Levee: Race, Politics, and Community in Pinhook, Missouri Thursday, November 15, 7PM This new book contrasts conflicting narratives about a 2011 flood--one promoted by the Corps […]

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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Mindfulness 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 […]

Free