Events

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 […]

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 […]

Join Sonali Kolhatkar for a conversation about her new book Breaking ICE: Community Defense against State Terror and MAGA Fascism at Moon Palace Books on Monday, October 26th at 7:00pm. Sonali will be joined in conversation by Yohuru Williams, Peter Rachleff and Shannon Gibney. A gripping, on-the-ground account of the growing movement against state violence, […]