Suicide prevention, healthcare update & more at Library
Bozeman Public Library offers more than just a vast selection of books, periodicals, and movies to its many pass-holders — it also hosts a number of informational and engaging events open to the public.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Suffer Out Loud and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will join forces for a brief introduction to suicide prevention on Thursday, March 8th beginning at 6pm. Their Talk Saves Lives presentation will give attendees the opportunity to learn the warning signs and risk factors of suicide and how, together, we can help prevent it.
The public is invited to join MSU Wonderlust for the next Free Friday Forum on March 16th in the Large Community Room from noon–1:30pm. Bozeman Health CEO John Hill and Lander Cooley of Bozeman Community Health Partners will present on what recent congressional decisions mean for healthcare at hospitals and community health centers, as well as Medicaid recipients and children.
Friday Forum is a monthly speaker series sponsored by MSU Wonderlust, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Montana State University’s Extended University and hosted by the Bozeman Public 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.
Looking ahead, Broken Ground Permaculture will host a Seed Exchange & CSA Fair at the Library on Saturday, March 24th from 2–4:30pm. This event will showcase the organizations, farms, and individuals that bring local food to the Gallatin Valley. Learn about the new Bozeman Seed Library, exchange and get seeds for the growing season ahead, meet the farmers behind area Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farms, and hear about other ways you can get involved. Note: if you would like to share seeds for the event, please drop off seeds during the week of March 19th at the reference desk upstairs. The Seed Exchange & CSA Fair is free and open to the public.
Free Tax Assistance returns to the Library during tax season, with services offered by appointment on Tuesdays from 10am–6pm through April 17th.
Certified volunteers will be available to assist low or moderate income taxpayers complete basic tax returns for federal and state taxes. These trained volunteers can help with earned income credit, child tax credit, education credits, and homeowner/renter credit. All ages are welcome for tax assistance!
Appointments are required and can be made by calling (406) 586-6641. This service is sponsored by AARP Tax Aid.
Yoga for All abilities continues through the winter months. This weekly event is held every Tuesday from 11–11:45am and 12–12:45pm in the Large Community Room. The classes are taught by certified yoga instructors Karen Averitt and Jen Brick, in the morning and afternoon, respectively. The morning class tends to have more kids following Books & Babies, but all are welcome to either class. Open to all ages and abilities, instructors focus on the basics of yoga, breathing, and mind/body connections. Please bring your own mat and any props you choose to use, including blocks or straps.
The Bozeman Public Library is located at 626 E Main St. For more information about these and other events, please visit www.bozemanlibrary.org. •
