Library Trustee Board
The Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees is the policy-making body of the Chouteau County library system, including branch libraries in Fort Benton, Big Sandy, Geraldine, and Highwood. The board controls the expenditures of the public library fund, the construction or leasing of the library building, and the operations and care of the library. The library director is hired by and serves at the pleasure of the board.
Trustee Meetings:
The Board of Trustees meetings are usually held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon*. The board strives to meet at least once a year at the Big Sandy branch library and once a year at the Geraldine branch library with the remaining meetings being held at the Fort Benton library.
*Times may vary but will be advertised at least 48-hours in advance*
Library Director's Office
1518 Main Street
Fort Benton, Montana 59442
Trustee Board Members:
Fort Benton - Kim Hibl | Term 2: 7/2021-6/2026
At large - Sheryl McGinnis | Completion of term: 1/2026-6/2028
Geraldine - Jessalyn Ritland, Chair 2025-2026 | Term 1: 7/2024-6/2029
Highwood - Lisa Semansky | Term 1: 7/2025-6/2030
Big Sandy - Nona Danreuther, Vice chair 2025-2026 | Term 1: 7/2022-6/2027
Trustee Board Application:
The position of Fort Benton trustee is currently open for applications. Please find the application here or stop by the Fort Benton Library during open hours. The deadline for submitting the application to the Chouteau County commissioners is June 1st, 2026. The position term is July 1st, 2026 - June 30th, 2031. If you have any questions, please call (406) 622-5222.
Trustee Board Meeting Minutes:
Chouteau County Library YouTube Channel
Watch board of trustees meetings here!
Board Materials:
Materials:
Agenda - April 2026
Minutes - April 2026
Bills paid - March 2026
Director Report - April 2026
Monthly branch reports - March 2026
Monthly branch statistics - March 2026
Monthly branch circulation - March 2026
Zoom Link:
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 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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