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. Get Tickets 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 shaped him as […]
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, […]
First Thursday of the Month | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM đź“Ť 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 […]
Missed them in August, or want to see them again? Two Minnesota Fringe 2026 shows -- Witness Loudly and Minnesota is the Shire, or Fair & Back Again trace the winter of 2026 when neighbors stood up for each other. Coming to East Side Freedom Library for one weekend only, both shows tell stories from […]
Missed them in August, or want to see them again? Two Minnesota Fringe 2026 shows -- Witness Loudly and Minnesota is the Shire, or Fair & Back Again trace the winter of 2026 when neighbors stood up for each other. Coming to East Side Freedom Library for one weekend only, both shows tell stories from […]
Missed them in August, or want to see them again? Two Minnesota Fringe 2026 shows -- Witness Loudly and Minnesota is the Shire, or Fair & Back Again trace the winter of 2026 when neighbors stood up for each other. Coming to East Side Freedom Library for one weekend only, both shows tell stories from […]
The East Side Freedom Library invites students to benefit from our rich resources and our experienced mentors! The 2027 National History Day theme asks students to think about significant changes in history and the reactions to those changes. Are students interested in racial justice, labor activism, women’s rights, immigrant history, GLBTQ+ movements, environmental activism, and […]
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | East Side Freedom Library Fundraising Talk with Sarah Carthen Watson for Give to the Max Day A 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 […]
East Side Freedom Library Housing Summit November 20-21, 2026 Home looks different for everyone. It can be an apartment, a yurt, a manufactured home, a shared house, public housing, or a place still being imagined. Join the East Side Freedom Library and our neighbors for a two-day Housing Summit about what home means, who gets […]