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A Discussion of the City’s New Climate Action and Resilience Plan
A Discussion of the City’s New Climate Action and Resilience Plan
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to join Mayor Melvin Carter III for a discussion of the City's new CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCE PLAN Monday, April 29, 2019, 6:30PM The City of Saint Paul recently completed a draft of the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. Please join Mayor Melvin Carter for an opportunity to […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
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Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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 […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
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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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
Collaborating with ESFL in Events, Media, & Community Engagement
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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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
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 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 […]
My Grandma Can Freestyle: A Special Preview by Tou Saik and Friends
My Grandma Can Freestyle: A Special Preview by Tou Saik and Friends
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to MY GRANDMA CAN FREESTYLE a special preview by Tou Saik and friends Friday, May 3, 2019, 6:00-8:00pm Audiences will experience a preview of excerpts from the memoir My Grandma Can Freestyle written by Tou SaiKo Lee about his intergenerational collaboration with his Grandma Youa Chang. The program […]
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Book Geek Happy Hour(s)
Book Geek Happy Hour(s)
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, May 5th, 4 to 6PM Please join your friends, neighbors, collaborators, and, of course, Orso, the Library Dog Bring a book or find a book […]
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Gender, Race, and Representations: The Politics of the Theater
Gender, Race, and Representations: The Politics of the Theater
Monday, May 6, 2019, 7pm Here in the Twin Cities, we are fortunate to live in a community where theater artists—playwrights, actors, directors, set and lighting designers, and more—are willing to challenge our conventional representations of gender and race. This process involves not only the plot but also the very construction of the characters. This […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
History Revealed: Diesel Heart
History Revealed: Diesel Heart
The East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society present History Revealed Melvin Carter Jr.: Diesel Heart with Marvin R. Anderson Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 7:00-8:30pm Melvin Whitfield Carter Jr., the father of St. Paul’s current mayor, is a true son of Rondo, the city’s storied African American neighborhood. He was born in […]
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Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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 […]
1 event,
African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
2 events,
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
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 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 […]
Sonoglyph at the East Side Freedom Library (Music)
Sonoglyph at the East Side Freedom Library (Music)
The East Freedom Library invites you to an energetic performance: Sonoglyph at the East Side Freedom Library Friday, May 10th, 2019, 7:00-8:30pm The Sonoglyph Collective fuses poetry, storytelling, songwriting, and spoken word with improvisational music to create unique and spontaneous performances. The group includes poets Hawona Sullivan Janzen, IBé Kaba, Kathryn Kysar, and Lynette Reini-Grandell, […]
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Open Rehearsal of Caught (Play)
Open Rehearsal of Caught (Play)
The East Side Freedom Library and Full Circle Theater invite you to a special preview performance of CAUGHT by Christopher Chen Saturday, May 11, 2019, 1pm Full Circle Theater will be in residency at East Side Freedom Library, preparing their production of CAUGHT for the stage at the Guthrie Theatre, where it will open on […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
An Evening with Josie Johnson, Carolyn Holbrook, and Arleta Little
An Evening with Josie Johnson, Carolyn Holbrook, and Arleta Little
The East Side Freedom Library and the University of Minnesota Press invite you to a special evening with JOSIE JOHNSON, CAROLYN HOLBROOK, AND ARLETA LITTLE Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 7pm How did a Black woman from Texas become the most important civil rights activist in Minnesota? And how do we maintain hope in our own […]
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Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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 […]
Roseville History Book Club: Jackie Robinson’s I Never Had it Made
Roseville History Book Club: Jackie Robinson’s I Never Had it Made
Roseville History Book Club: Jackie Robinson's I Never Had it Made at Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Avenue North, Roseville, MN Wednesday, May 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Now that baseball season is in full swing, join us for the May installment of the Roseville History Book Club, sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. We […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night's Dream Comedy, magic and loves difficulties abound! Come and enjoy as an all-Black cast and creative team brings Shakespeare’s well-known play to life through West African movement, music and spirituality. Performances at ESFL Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm Friday, […]
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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
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 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 […]
New Brookwood Reception
New Brookwood Reception
New Brookwood Reception Friday, May 17 at East Side Freedom Library/New Brookwood Labor College 1105 Greenbrier Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106 Please join us for an informal reception following classes on May 17th to meet current New Brookwood students and learn about upcoming events and classes. All are welcome! After the reception, all are invited […]
The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night's Dream Comedy, magic and loves difficulties abound! Come and enjoy as an all-Black cast and creative team brings Shakespeare’s well-known play to life through West African movement, music and spirituality. Performances at ESFL Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm Friday, […]
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The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night's Dream Comedy, magic and loves difficulties abound! Come and enjoy as an all-Black cast and creative team brings Shakespeare’s well-known play to life through West African movement, music and spirituality. Performances at ESFL Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm Friday, […]
1 event,
The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The East Side Freedom Library invites you to The Black Ensemble Players Present: A Midsummer Night's Dream Comedy, magic and loves difficulties abound! Come and enjoy as an all-Black cast and creative team brings Shakespeare’s well-known play to life through West African movement, music and spirituality. Performances at ESFL Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm Friday, […]
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Identity and Creative Practice in America
Identity and Creative Practice in America
The East Side Freedom Library, Ragamala Dance Company, and Full Circle Theater invite you to a discussion Identity and Creative Practice in America Monday, May 20, 2019, 7 - 8:30pm Rick Shiomi and Martha Johnson of Full Circle Theater Company join Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy of Ragamala Dance Company for a conversation moderated by acclaimed […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
1 event,
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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 […]
1 event,
African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
1 event,
Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
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 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 […]
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African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
2 events,
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
Mindful Self-Compassion (Workshop)
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 […]
The Hmong Migration: Book Reading and Q&A with Cy Thao
The Hmong Migration: Book Reading and Q&A with Cy Thao
About the Author: CY THAO is an artist, political leader, and businessman who made history in 2002 when he was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives representing district 65A. He was born on March 2, 1972 in Laos as the third child of Khoua Yang and Nhia Yong Thao. In 1975 when Thao was […]
2 events,
African Drumming Workshop
African Drumming Workshop
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 […]
Public Meeting: Implementation of Body Cameras for Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Deputies
Public Meeting: Implementation of Body Cameras for Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Deputies
Thursday, May 30th, 2019, 6:45pm There will be a series of public information meetings in the next few weeks in order to inform the public about the upcoming implementation of body cameras for Deputies in Ramsey County. Input from the public will be gathered and questions about policy for the body cameras will be responded […]
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Mindfulness Meditation: The Practice of Freedom (Workshop)
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 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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