Bozeman Magazine

Wonderlust Friday Forum: "At-Risk Youth in Bozeman? Sadly, Yes" will take place in the Library Community Room.

We tend to live in a Bozeman bubble of economic growth, exceptional recreational opportunities, excellent school system, a quality university, and happy people. But there is an underlining current that many of us aren't aware of: youth who are at-risk and suffering for a variety of reasons.

Join Wonderlust and the Library Foundation for the first Friday Forum of the fall to hear from a panel of local folks who are working on this issue. We'll hear from representatives working with at-risk and homeless youth from Big Sky Youth Empowerment, Haven, Bozeman School District, and HRDC. Learn the scope of the issues, the actions being taken to alleviate the suffering, and the people working to make Bozeman a more compassionate and empathetic community to this growing problem.

This Friday Forum ties in with our One Book One Bozeman events. One Book One Bozeman encourages the community to read a common book, bringing people together for meaningful discussions and building community relationships. This is the 9th year of the program, hosted by the Library Foundation in partnership with Montana State University. This year's book is The Work: Searching for a life that matters by Wes Moore. Everyone is encouraged to read it!

For a schedule of the One Book One Bozeman programs throughout September, please check our website for more details or call Paula at 582-2426.