Bozeman Public Library

Dr. Kirk McClure, professor of urban planning at the University of Kansas, will be giving a presentation about national housing trends and how they apply to the housing crisis in Bozeman. Research shows it isn't about shortage, it's about affordability. It will be held in the Community Room of the Bozeman Public Library. Refreshments provided.

The Bozeman Water Adequacy (aka WARD) initiative is on the November ballot. Join us for a Town Hall to learn more about what this citizens' initiative seeks to do, from some of your neighbors who helped write it. There will be a presentation followed by a Q&A. Refreshments provided.

Death on the Frontier: Mourning and Funeral Rituals in 19th-Century Montana explores how communities in Montana confronted death during the years of westward expansion and early settlement. This presentation delves into the diverse funeral practices, mourning customs, and burial traditions that took root in the region from the mid-1800s through the early 20th century. Drawing from historical records, Crystal will examines how Montanans honored their dead. From hastily-dug frontier graves to the rise of formal cemeteries and mourning traditions, this…

What are the challenges and tools available to reduce climate impact while maintaining a modern economy and a publicly acceptable standard of living? Dr. Lee Spangler, Director of the Energy Research Institute at MSU, will discuss the scale of the problem, the strengths and weaknesses of the energy infrastructure, and details of MSU research projects in carbon sequestration as a potential partial solution.