Choteau Public Library, serving an area of 3,400 residents, has a collection of 22,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 420 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 750 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $16,800. Patrons make 10,500 visits annually, and check out materials 38,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 17 Main Avenue North, Choteau Montana 59422 Telephone 406-466-2052

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