Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | East Side Freedom Library As part of our “Reel Stories: Housing Justice in Film” series with Trilingua Cinema, we will be holding a screening and discussion of The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, a documentary examining the rise and fall of the Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex in St. Louis […]
Event Details Join us for a conversation with author John Hanson as he launches his new book, Fight & Win: Minneapolis Teamsters Strike, 1934. Part of the book was written right here at East Side Freedom Library! Historian and ESFL co-founder, Peter Rachleff, who mentored John throughout the writing process, will introduce the event. What […]
Join the East Side Freedom Library and the City of Saint Paul’s Office of Financial Empowerment for an informative session about tenant rights and protections in Saint Paul. This session will cover: Limits on security deposits and prepaid rent Applicant screening and Uniform Screening Criteria The temporary 60-day pre-eviction notice, in effect through December 31, […]
Please join us at Metro State University public library for a conversation about the library closure. Learn more, ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what we can do together to advocate for keeping library services in our neighborhood. Hosted by Ward 7 Councilwoman Cheniqua Johnson Located at the third floor (Room 302) of the Library […]
First Thursday of the Month | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 📍 East Side Freedom Library (1105 Greenbrier, St. Paul) 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 […]
Walk with us and examine the role of immigration in the making and remaking of St. Paul's East Side. Visit Swede Hollow, one of the area's earliest immigrant settlements, and Payne Avenue, a cent of community life. Follow the stories of Swedish, Irish, German, and Italian immigrants before turning to the Hmong, Somali, Latino, and […]
In this course, discover how Minnesota workers helped shape the national labor movement at pivotal moments in American history. Explore stories often left out of the classroom, from the rise of the Farmer Labor Party to the railroad strikes that contributed to the creation of Labor Day. Through engaging discussions, connect these historical events to […]
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | East Side Freedom Library Roast Your Landlord Come tell your Housing Horror Stories! A chance to vent your frustrations and connect with tenants who are organizing to create a better Twin Cities. Come through, grab the mic, and let us know how you feel! […]
Walk with us and examine the role of immigration in the making and remaking of St. Paul's East Side. Visit Swede Hollow, one of the area's earliest immigrant settlements, and Payne Avenue, a cent of community life. Follow the stories of Swedish, Irish, German, and Italian immigrants before turning to the Hmong, Somali, Latino, and […]
Join us for the book launch of The People's Historian: The Outsized Life of Howard Zinn, by author Dave Zirin. More event details coming soon! About the Book A biography of iconic radical historian Howard Zinn, examining his life and work as a progressive icon and thought leader through the story of the times that […]