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SUMMARY:Storytime @ ESFL
DESCRIPTION:East Side Freedom Library + St. Paul Public Library Storytime \nJoin us at the historic East Side Freedom Library for a new Family Storytime opportunity. We’re excited to lift up the work of our East Side community partners and highlight their special collections through stories\, song\, rhymes and fun! \nNovember 19\, December 17 & January 21 10:30-11:30am \nTo learn more\, visit our calendar of events: sppl.org/events
URL:https://eastsidefreedomlibrary.org/event/storytime-esfl/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:East Side Freedom Library\, 1105 Greenbrier St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106
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SUMMARY:Third Thursdays for Housing Justice - Fundraising Talk with Sarah Carthen Watson for Give to the Max Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | East Side Freedom Library \n\nFundraising Talk with Sarah Carthen Watson for Give to the Max Day\n\nA talk with the amazing Sarah Carthen Watson\, a seasoned civil rights litigator who specializes in fair housing law and policy advocacy. Learn about how our work impacts the community. \nSarah Carthen Watson is a fierce civil rights litigator who grew up in the Twin Cities\, worked around the country\, and now has landed back here and is representing multiple tenant unions as they fight for better living conditions. Her talk will remind you why housing is so important and why funding people who are fighting for a better world leads to better results. Join us to learn more about ESFL’s fight for housing justice and how you can support this important work. \nWe’d love to know you’re coming: register here if you’re comfortable doing so.\nIt’s never required\, and walk-ins are always welcome. \n\n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nThird Thursdays with the Housing Justice Program\nWhat is the Housing Justice Program?\nThe Housing Justice Program grew out of East Side Housing Justice\, a coalition that began in 2019 that drove discussion around housing issues. We are continuing that work by coalition building and creating events that help us rethink common narratives around housing \nWhat are Third Thursdays?\nAs part of our Housing Justice Program\, we are holding events on Third Thursdays to talk about housing in a variety of ways\, like documentary screenings and talks with local activists! We hope to spark invigorating discussion and build quality connections amongst our community. \nWhy you should come!\nCome through to learn and meet others who care about housing! We want people to carry lessons from these events beyond our four walls and make connections. Here at ESFL\, we believe solidarity is the way forward\, so come through\, make friends\, and start building power for change! \nWe’d love to know you’re coming: register here if you’re comfortable doing so. It’s never required\, and walk-ins are always welcome. \nWant to learn more? Reach out to the Housing Justice team!\nlucid@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org\ndakota@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastsidefreedomlibrary.org/event/third-thursdays-fundraising-talk/
LOCATION:East Side Freedom Library\, 1105 Greenbrier St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106
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SUMMARY:TRILINGUA CINEMA presents: Footprints Over the Mekong - Premiere!
DESCRIPTION:Directors: Cheng Xiong\, Jack Vang Run Time: 12 min. Release Year: 2026 \nStarring: Cam Wang\, Itly Thayeng\, Kyra Thor\, Pasha Yang\, Pheng YangMusic Producer: Alina Xiong. Artistic Producer: Kayla Vang. Rehearsal Director: Vy Nguyen \n\nCheng “Technica” Xiong premieres his short film Footprints Over the Mekong.\n“I am deeply grateful to share my newest project with you—a short dance film exploring the other side of the hopes and dreams of the Hmong people\, and the journeys where those dreams were shattered. In collaboration with Jack GV Studios\, we have created a dance film that brings these stories to life\, reflecting on the journey of Hmong people who fled Laos to Thailand in search of safety\, and the promise of a new beginning in America. Another amazing collaborator\, Alina Xiong\, will be bringing all new and original sounds to the life of this work. This project is more than a dance film. It is an exploration of our history\, our resilience\, and the stories that continue to live within us.”\n\n\nScreening event time: 7:00–8:30pm\n          Group 1  7:00–7:30pm (General public)\n          Group 2  7:30–8:00pm (General public)\n          Group 3  8:00–8:30pm (General public)\n     ***This will be a first come first serve basis as theater only seats 35 people.\nGet Tickets \nSponsors/donors:\nJP Farmstead • Studio Aura • Partners Realty • Lexi Likei Nails • Basil Cafe\nTRILINGUA CINEMA is located in the basement of the historic Carnegie Library building\, home to the East Side Freedom Library. \n 
URL:https://eastsidefreedomlibrary.org/event/trilingua-cinema-presents-footprints-over-the-mekong-premiere/
LOCATION:East Side Freedom Library\, 1105 Greenbrier St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106
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