Active citizenship-based Friday Forum, Epigenetics & Shakespearean ‘Books in Brooks’ & more at Library
The Bozeman Public Library isn’t just a place for local bookworms! The downtown hub offers more than a selection of spines, periodicals, and movies to its many passholders – it also hosts a number of engaging events open to the public. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
The public is invited to take part in the next Wonderlust Friday Forum, set for Friday, April 12th in the community room from noon–1:30pm. “The Role of Active Citizenship in Thriving Communities” will feature a panel discussion with Gallatin County Administrator Jim Doar, former Bozeman Mayor Carson Taylor, the Trust for Public Land’s Maddy Pope, and HRDC CEO/President Heather Grenier.
Improving our community begins with understanding it. How do our local governments work? What about local taxes? Where does the money come from and where does it go? How can we act to improve our communities in the Gallatin Valley?
The monthly speaker series is sponsored by MSU Wonderlust, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Montana State University’s Extended University and hosted by the Library. It is open to the public. There is no fee to attend or registration needed. Brown bag lunches are encouraged. Coffee and tea are provided. Join in! For more information, please visit http://montanawonderlust.org.
On Monday, April 15th, BodyMind Spirit Healthcare’s Jenna Caplette will present an Epigenetics presentation to discuss why this field of study affects your health and well-being. The event will begin at 6:30pm in the large conference room and will include a short video, lecture and time for questions.
Every choice and experience in life contributes to the state of your health. The science of Epigenetics highlights the complexities of health and interconnectedness with your history. The “stories behind your symptoms” hold the key to the Why of any health issue AND a How to resolve it.
Explore the possibility of changing things about your body and your health that you might have believed are predetermined or fixed. Learn how BodyTalk BodyMind Medicine can facilitate these changes now to influence symptoms of: toxicity, immune dysfunction including allergies and autoimmunity, obesity, hormonal imbalances, and a sense of disconnection from self.
Caplette has studied Masters-level Epigenetics with Dr. Laura Stuve, DNA Intuitive, and weaves a focus on Epigenetics into her BodyMind Spirit practice. This event is free and open to the public.
Looking to Friday, April 19th, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will present a staging of Books in Brooks in the large community room at 4pm. This 35-minute original play by Douglas MacIntyre features scenes from Shakespeare’s As You Like It written specifically for young people grades K-5. The production teaches that even when you’re in a new and unfamiliar place, kindness and friendship will serve you best.
Dr. Kayte Kaminski, Executive Director of The Compassion Project, will also speak about the work TCP has been doing with students K-12 as they are about to launch several art installations around the city. This event is free and open to the public.
Call for artists! The Bozeman Public Library Foundation is seeking submissions for its 2020 Atrium Gallery Exhibition Series. Located in the Library lobby, the gallery will showcase both traditional and innovative contemporary art forms, as well as the work of both established and emerging artists from our region.
The Bozeman Public Library is committed to promoting the visual and aesthetic enhancement of the Bozeman community through this ongoing presentation of rotating exhibits of public art in the Library. Selected pieces and collections will expand public appreciation of art and reflect the diversity of the community. Each exhibit will run for approximately two months, determined by the Library Art Committee. Proposals must be received by April 30th. Detailed proposal guidelines are available by clicking ‘Atrium Art Gallery’ under the Events tab on the Library website.
Located at 626 E Main St., Bozeman Public Library creates opportunities that inspire curiosity, exploration and connection. For more information about other library happenings, please visit www.bozemanlibrary.org. •