Blaine County Library
🏢 Blaine County Library · Chinook, Montana
Blaine County Library
Blaine County Library serves the Hi-Line community of Chinook from its building at 112 4th Street West — open weekdays with evening hours on Monday and Wednesday. The library offers MontanaLibrary2Go digital lending, World Book research tools, historic digitized newspapers from 1890 to 1977, marriage records on microfilm, and a summer reading program, making it the research and literacy hub for Blaine County on Montana's northern plains.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12pm–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 12pm–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 112 4th Street West, Chinook, MT 59523
Phone: (406) 357-2932
Website: blainecountylibrary.org
Plus Code: 85WGHQR8+QV (Chinook, MT)
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📖 About Blaine County Library
Blaine County Library is the public library of Chinook, the seat of Blaine County on Montana's Hi-Line — the stretch of US Route 2 running east of Havre toward the North Dakota border. The library sits at 112 4th Street West and provides a full range of public library services for this rural ranching and farming community. Among its most distinctive holdings are historic digitized local newspapers spanning 1890 to 1977, marriage records on microfilm, and a microfilm reader/printer — valuable resources for genealogists and local historians researching Blaine County families. The library participates in Montana's statewide digital platforms, including MontanaLibrary2Go for eBook and audiobook lending, World Book Web for encyclopedic research, and the Montana History Portal. The library also hosts a children's summer reading program each June and July, building literacy and community connection in this remote part of north-central Montana.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Digitized historic newspapers from 1890 to 1977 and marriage records on microfilm — a distinctive resource for genealogy and local history research in Blaine County
- Evening hours Monday and Wednesday until 7 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- MontanaLibrary2Go and World Book Web give cardholders free access to eBooks, audiobooks, and encyclopedia research tools
- Montana History Portal access for free online exploration of Montana's digitized cultural heritage
- Summer reading program each June–July with the statewide 'Unearth A Story' theme
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Blaine County cardholders can borrow digitally and research free through Montana's statewide collections:
📚 Services
- Historic digitized local newspapers 1890–1977 (genealogy and local history research)
- Marriage records on microfilm and microfilm reader/printer
- MontanaLibrary2Go digital lending (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines via Libby/OverDrive)
- World Book Web research platform
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Public meeting room
- Text message notification for holds and checkouts
- Interlibrary loan and online hold requests
🎸 Programs
- Children's summer reading program (June–July; 2026 theme: 'Unearth A Story' — dinosaurs, archaeology and history)
- Prize drawings and activities for young readers during summer reading
- Community events and programs throughout the year
- Ready2Read early literacy programming for young children
📍 Nearby Libraries on the Hi-Line
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blaine County Library have historic newspaper archives?
Yes — the library holds digitized local newspapers spanning 1890 to 1977 and also maintains marriage records on microfilm with an in-house microfilm reader/printer. These collections make it a valuable resource for genealogists and historians researching Blaine County and Hi-Line families.
What are Blaine County Library's hours, and is it open on weekends?
The library is open weekdays only: Monday and Wednesday noon–7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday noon–5 p.m. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
What digital resources can I access with a Blaine County Library card?
Cardholders get free access to MontanaLibrary2Go (statewide eBooks, audiobooks and magazines via Libby/OverDrive), World Book Web (encyclopedia and research tools), and the Montana History Portal for digitized historical collections. The library also offers Ready2Read for early childhood literacy.
Does Blaine County Library offer a summer reading program for children?
Yes. The library runs a summer reading program each June and July. The 2026 theme is 'Unearth A Story,' focused on dinosaurs, archaeology and history, with activities, events and prize drawings to keep young readers engaged through the summer.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.