Youth Shakespeare, CleanUp Bozeman & sustainability-inspired Library events

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.
On 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.
After a long winter, our beautiful community could stand a little sprucing up! Join your neighbors for CleanUp Bozeman 2019, meeting at the Library on Saturday, April 20th at 8:30am. The Bozeman Beautification Advisory Board welcomes individuals and groups to spend the morning helping to tidy up our town! Breakfast and coffee will be provided (please bring your own mug). Deputy Mayor Chris Mehl will welcome the crowd before participants are provided gloves, vests, and bags. Be sure to come dressed for the weather! Please register in advance at www.bozeman.net/CleanUp – individuals and groups welcome. Day-of registration begins at 8am.
Also on April 20th, an (early) Earth Day Festival will be held at the Library from 1–4pm to accommodate busy family schedules. Presentations are set to highlight bird-friendly gardens, zero waste living, helping our bees and climate solutions. Special exhibits will feature the MSU Bridger Solar Team Car, the BOB Bus, composting plastic alternatives, green transportation, native plants and more. A family oriented stage show to conclude the afternoon will include live music, a Bumble Bee dance and puppet show. This event is free and open to the public. Further details about this event can be found on page xxx.
Following on Earth Day proper, Monday, April 22nd, join the Gallatin Valley chapter of Sunrise Movement at the Library for a Green New Deal Town Hall at 6pm. Sunrise representatives will speak about solutions to climate change and other current environmental issues. Speakers from all different backgrounds will share their knowledge on topics such as agriculture and water resources and how they relate to the Green New Deal. This event is free and open to the public.
Yoga for All continues this spring! This weekly event is held every Tuesday at 11am and noon in the Community Room. 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.
Terra Kopf instructs the 11am class. Terra completed her teacher training at the Maui Yoga Shala and additional training at the Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja, Mexico. Brooke Russell, a Yoga Motion-certified instructor, continues to teach the noon class.
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.