Saturday, February 28th from 10-1pm at the East Side Freedom Library join Burhan Sönmez and Dinaw Mengestu for an intimate writers’ workshop on using craft to process moments of crisis. Drawing on their experiences writing through political upheaval, exile, and uncertainty, Burhan and Dinaw will guide participants through conversation and exercises focused on transforming fear, […]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Over four weeks, this course invites participants to explore food as history, memory, and connection. Through shared stories and discussion, participants examine meaningful foods from their personal and family traditions and craft short personal narratives. We will begin every session sharing a meal from a local chef, as a way to launch us […]
FILM SCREENING: The Brother from Another Planet This film will be screened as part of our series We Belong: Immigration in Film. March 6th, 7:00pm East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St Paul This is a free community screening. Attendees are encouraged to donate to East Side Rent Assistance here. "Immigration? Gimme a break. We had a […]
National History Day Mentoring Returns to ESFL! We're excited to launch this year's ESFL National History Day Mentoring Project! Our first session was Saturday, December 6, and will continue every Saturday morning from 10AM–12PM throughout the season through April 2026. This year's National History Day theme is: REVOLUTION, REACTION, AND REFORM IN HISTORY As the […]
My Neighbor Totoro Neighbors Supporting Neighbors: Pantry Drive and Rental Assistance Fundraiser! Saturday, March 7th, 6:00pm East Side Freedom Library1105 Greenbrier St, St Paul, MN 55106 Join us for a very special screening of the globally beloved animated masterpiece MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO! The third in a series of fundraiser screenings for East Side Rental Assistance, […]
Trans Host Home Sessions with MUUSJA @ ESFL March 10th from 5:30-7pm Learn how you can support trans/nonbinary refugees of all ages who are coming to MN seeking a safer life. This session is for people interested in providing housing for folks needing a safe place to land, welcoming refugees by sustaining relationships with them, […]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Over four weeks, this course invites participants to explore food as history, memory, and connection. Through shared stories and discussion, participants examine meaningful foods from their personal and family traditions and craft short personal narratives. We will begin every session sharing a meal from a local chef, as a way to launch us […]
ConneQT Information Session with Avenues for Youth @ ESFL March 12th from 5:30-7pm ConneQT, a host home program, is a housing option where LGBTQI+ youth choose to live with community members. The goal of this program is to provide culturally responsive housing within a youth's own community. They do this by recruiting, training, and supporting community […]
National History Day Mentoring Returns to ESFL! We're excited to launch this year's ESFL National History Day Mentoring Project! Our first session was Saturday, December 6, and will continue every Saturday morning from 10AM–12PM throughout the season through April 2026. This year's National History Day theme is: REVOLUTION, REACTION, AND REFORM IN HISTORY As the […]
Rebuilding Home: A Conversation on the Impact of Immigration Raids on Housing @ ESFL Monday, March 16th from 4:30-6pm We all know ICE is still terrorizing our neighborhoods. As a result, people are continuing to stay home in fear and many renters now face potential eviction. These raids are harming housing in many ways. It is […]