Blaine County Library
The Blaine County Library
The Blaine County Library in Chinook, Montana, represents a network of community-focused library activities that serves residents across the Hi-Line and surrounding areas. Rather than a single centralized system, library services in Blaine County are delivered through a combination of local public libraries—in Chinook and Harlem—along with nonprofit and state supported institutions that collectively provide access to information, education, and cultural resources.
Our Mission
These libraries share a common mission of promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement. For example, local libraries emphasize access to books and digital resources, educational programming, and spaces for collaboration, creativity, and public events.
Explore Our Facility
Explore everything the Blaine County Library has to offer—where curiosity meets community. From an extensive collection of books, audiobooks, and digital resources to engaging programs for all ages, the library is a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re attending a storytime, joining a workshop, accessing technology, or simply finding a quiet place to read, there’s something here for everyone. Discover new ideas, build skills, and connect with your community—right at your library.
Books, Audiobooks, Magazines, DVDs, Local Newspapers, MontanaLibrary2Go
Public Access Computers
Public Meeting Room
Microfilm Reader/Printer
Wireless Internet
Digital Newspapers 1890-1977
Historic Newspapers and Marriage Records on Microfilm
Meeting Times
Library Board Meetings
Last Monday of the Month | 4:30 p.m.
Sign Up To Receive Text Message Notifications!
Receive text notices about: holds that are available, items that are due soon, and overdue items.
WHAT YOU NEED
1. A mobile phone with text messaging enabled.
2. Your library card number.
3. The PIN for your library account. If you don’t know your PIN, please contact us (406)357-2932.
HOW TO SIGN UP
If you already have a Blaine County Library card, send a text message with the word “signup” to 406-215-4240. You will receive replies asking for your library card number and PIN.
Signing Up for SMS (Text) Notifications in Enterprise
Resources
Montana History Portal
The Montana History Portal is an online source for digital collections relating to Montana’s cultural heritage. In part, these collections document the Montana experience. Access is free and open through the Internet. Many of these items are digitized copies of historic material, some items are contemporary. All serve as a resource for education, business, pleasure, and lifelong learning.
Online Catalog
The online catalog is an easy way to search Blaine County Library’s catalog from your home computer, tablet, or smart phone. You can search for books and place holds online.
Ready 2 Read
Early literacy is everything that children know about language before they actually start learning how to read and write. Language and literacy development begin right at birth. You can build on what you are already doing with your child by exploring all the information available from the Montana State Library and helping your child get “Ready2Read.
Montana Library2Go
Use your library card number to check out eBooks, audiobooks and magazines. Don’t know your library card number?
Stop by or give us a call at (406)357-2932
Educate Station
Educate Station content is created by a team of experienced
and passionate educators from across the United States. Their educators bring vast subject-matter expertise, teaching credentials, and many years of experience as classroom teachers and curriculum developers. Through the content they create, they aim to provide ready-to-use, hands-on activities for kids
to do at home or at school. The Educate Station team is committed to inspiring joyful learning and supporting kids, teachers, and parents.
World Book Web
The World Book Web is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
Username: blainelibrary
Password: worldbook
Kuper Memorial Cemetery
Find a grave at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery.
For more information about the Kuper Memorial Cemetery and other cemeteries in Blaine County check the Blaine County Cemetery District website
Calendar of events
Summer reading
Your child(ren) are invited to join the Blaine County Library’s Summer Reading Program! Join us for fun activities and events we are planning for children of all ages.
The fun will start with a kickoff to summer on May 30th. The proceeding week (June 2nd) begins our “Artful Adventures”, where the children will read books and explore different aspects of art and expression.
Children who join the summer library program will keep their minds active and have the chance to take part in exciting programs. An added benefit is that they will enter school in the fall ready to learn and succeed.
Reading Time Log
Cross out the circles for every 15 minutes read. After an hour has been read, bring your paper into the library. We will check your progress and provide a slip you will sign to be entered into the prize drawings!
Wondering if your book has an Accelerated Reader Test?
⇒ Check out this handy website: arbookfinder.com
Contact information
Library Director
Valerie Frank
Library Board of Trustees
Kelsey Harry
Wilma Mellville
Patty Hall
Bryan Danley
Barb Jergeson
Library Members
Carsey Gonzalez | Assistant Librarian
Kyli Kropf | Library Clerk
Address
Blaine County Library
112 4th St. West
Chinook, MT 59523
Hours of Operation
Monday | 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact Information
Phone: (406) 357-2932
Fax: (406)357-2552
email: blcolib@itstriangle.com
Find the Right Department
Our Office
Blaine County Courthouse
420 Ohio St
Chinook, MT 59523
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
