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

(406) 622-5222

Library Trustee Board Meeting Minutes

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:

2020

Jan 2020
Feb 2020
Mar 2020
Apr 2020
May 2020
Jun 2020
Jul 2020
Aug 2020
Sep 2020
Oct 2020
Nov 2020
Dec 2020

Board Materials:

Materials:

Agenda - October 2025

Minutes - October 2025

Bills paid - August 2025

Director Report

Monthly branch reports - September 2025

Monthly branch statistics - September 2025

Monthly branch circulation - September 2025

Gifts

J. Worrall’s Gift Policy

Zoom Link:

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

Topic: Chouteau County Library Board of Trustees Meeting November 2025

Time: Nov 19, 2025 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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