Chouteau County Library - Fort Benton

05/31/2026

~Fort Benton Friday~

Fort Benton High School sports had a fabulous weekend in Missoula. State tennis and state track both bringing home hardware.

A huge thank you to the coaches, bus drivers, parents, and fans who travel the state to support the kids in our community! It takes a village and our village knows how to show up 🤘🏼

05/28/2026

~Today Is~

Today is National Beef Burger Day!

Beef, it’s what’s for dinner - any day of the year in Montana. So, fire up the grill and form a patty today.

05/28/2026

Here is the link to the latest Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees meeting. The meeting was held at the Fort Benton Library at noon on May 27th.

Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees Meeting May 2026

05/27/2026

~Wonder Wednesday~

Have you been wondering about the theme for summer reading 2026??

Uncover a Story at the this summer!

Activities for adults, teens, tweens, elementary kids, and the tiniest of tots. Explore what the library has to offer this summer. Stop by the library for more information!

05/26/2026

~Trivia Tuesday~

•The Fort Benton visitor center is open 7 days a week.
•Hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
•A shaded deck provides a delightful view and a place to rest.
•Free local and regional information available.

Stop by and !

05/22/2026

~Fort Benton Friday~

A new mural is going up at the .museums / Ag Museum! has already spent 81+ hours working on the Smithsonian Hornaday Bison Mural.

The scene includes Aakii Nato’si (life giver/the mother) with Apistotoki (little one/New Life), aka “Sandy.” And if you look hard enough you will spy Ni’tokaayi and his family.

Thank you, Juli, for all of the amazing art you have gifted to .

05/22/2026

this new Montana History Portal exhibit!

Read the full record details for Exhibit Narrative: The Major and the First Lady: Alexander Culbertson and Natawista on the Upper Missouri

05/21/2026

~Today Is~

Today is the day the yellow bikes came back to the !

05/20/2026

Chouteau County Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees Meeting May 2026
Time: May 27, 2026 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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05/20/2026

Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
May 27, 2026, at 12:00 pm - Fort Benton

The board will move through the agenda as needed
Call to order:

Public comment: Items on the agenda

Consent agenda - Action item
*March 2026 meeting minutes
*March 2026 financial reports
*April 2026 meeting minutes
*April 2026 financial reports
Public Comment

Branch Reports:
*Big Sandy
*Fort Benton
*Geraldine

Director Report:
*Staff engagement and communication
*Collection management and team involvement
*All-staff meeting recap
*Montana Constitution Road Show
*Pathfinder

Announcements/Dates to remember:

Unfinished Business:

Policy review:
*Forfeiture of Library Privileges - Third reading
*Internet workstation etiquette - Second reading
*Security camera policy - First reading
*HR proposal - Action item
*BSBL gutter and drainage - report
*Board Director Goals - Action item
*Trustee opening - update
*Highwood survey - update

New Business:
*Fiscal year 2026-2027 budget proposal

Public comment: Items not on the agenda but under the jurisdiction of the board.

Next Meeting: June 24th, 2026, at noon - Fort Benton, Montana

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