Chouteau County Library - Fort Benton

06/22/2026

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

Topic: Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees Meeting June 2026
Time: Jun 24, 2026 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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06/22/2026

Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
June 24, 2026, at 12:00 pm - Fort Benton Library

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

Public comment: Items on the agenda

Consent agenda - Action item
May 2026 meeting minutes
May 2026 financial reports
June 4, 2026 meeting minutes
Public Comment

Branch Reports:
Big Sandy
Fort Benton
Geraldine

Director Report:

Announcements/Dates to remember:
*Summer celebration book sale
June 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Volunteers needed to work
*All branches will be closed on July 3rd, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.

Unfinished Business:
Policy review:
*Forfeiture of Library Privileges - Fourth reading Action item
*Internet workstation etiquette - Third reading Action item
*Security camera policy - Second reading
*BSBL gutter and drainage - discussion
*AED placement - Action item
*Trustee opening - update
*Highwood survey - update

New Business:
*Staffing - discussion, potential action item
*Mediation proposal - discussion, potential action item
*Trustee appreciation

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

Next Meeting: July 22nd, 2026, at noon - Fort Benton, Montana

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06/22/2026

~Mellow Monday~

06/20/2026

~Fort Benton Friday~

Went to the new trail section by the canoe campground.

06/18/2026

~Today Is~

Today is Thursday! And Thursday in the summer means story time. Geared to ages 0-5, all ages are welcome. Stories, songs, and an activity to entertain the littles for a bit of time. Meet new friends, learn new songs, and spend time with those kiddos.

At 11:30, pick up a sack lunch provided by the Chouteau County Health Department. Free to all kids ages 0-18.

the for more fun!

06/17/2026

~Wonder Wednesday~

Do you wonder if the is hosting its annual Summer Celebration book sale this year?

Yes!

Friday, June 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Stop by and what’s new downstairs and buy a bag for a buck to help support summer reading activities!

06/16/2026

~Trivia Tuesday~

It’s America250! It may be time to take a roadtrip.

•1903 - First person to drive across the United States was Horatio Jackson, on a bet!
•1913 - Announcement of the treacherous coast-to-coast Lincoln Highway.
•1927 - First 7-Eleven store opened in Dallas, TX
•1956 - Eisenhower proposes 41,000-mile super-highway across America.

at your this summer!

06/12/2026

~Fort Benton Friday~

Fort Benton Recycles volunteers turn out the first Saturday of every month to collect the community’s recyclable materials.

But did you know that the cardboard trailer is stationed at the recycle site all day every day? Folks can dispose of their recyclable cardboard when needed. But the trailer often fills up quickly. Local volunteers then take time when needed to make sure that this valuable resource is continuously available to the public. This post is a thank you to those volunteers who turned out this Friday to bale a full trailer of cardboard. You are appreciated!

06/10/2026

~Wonder Wednesday~

Do you wonder how the summer reading program has pivoted? the game boards for all ages. Follow the directions on each square for a ticket to enter the drawing for a prize!

0-5 Storytime will be Thursday mornings at 11 a.m.

Lunch for all kids ages 0-18 provided free of charge by the Chouteau County Health Department.

Questions? Call (406) 622-5222.