Chouteau County Library, serving an area of 6,000 residents, has a collection of 38,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 370 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 390 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $16,800. Patrons make 21,000 visits annually, and check out materials 78,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 1518 Main, Fort Benton Montana 59442 Telephone 406-622-5222

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