Thompson-Hickman County Library

Thompson-Hickman County Library, serving an area of 4,000 residents, has a collection of 10,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 72 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 one employee, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $11,000. Patrons make 13,800 visits annually, and check out materials 52,000 times. Twenty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 217 Idaho Street, Virginia City Montana 59755 Telephone 406-843-5346

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