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 - Janet Worrall | Term 2: 7/2022-6/2027
Geraldine - Jessalyn Ritland, Chair 2025-2026 | Term: 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 Trustee at Large is currently open. This term would run from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, to fulfill the remainder of a term. Please find the application here, visit the Fort Benton, Geraldine, or Big Sandy Library, or call (406) 622-5222
Trustee Board Meeting Minutes:
Chouteau County Library YouTube Channel
Watch board of trustees meetings here!
Board Materials:
Materials:
Agenda - December 2025
Minutes - December 2025
Bills paid - November 2025
Director Report - November 2025
Monthly branch reports - November 2025
Monthly branch statistics - November 2025
Monthly branch circulation - November 2025
Zoom Link:
Chouteau County Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees Meeting January 2026
Time: Jan 28, 2026 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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