Welcome to the Chilton Public Library
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - Library will be opening at 1 PM.
Programming
Special Events
Last Friday of the month
3:30 PM
Pokémon Club is coming to the library!
Calling all Trainers, collectors, and curious newcomers. Bring your cards to play, trade (if you’d like), and connect with other Pokémon fans. Each meetup will include a mix of TCG play, Pokémon games, and a themed activity or craft.
No cards? No problem. We’ll have some available to use.
No registration needed, just drop in and join the fun!
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
12:00 PM
The Chilton Public Library is proud to welcome back Mariachi San José, an ensemble of talented college students from San José State University, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12 PM. Under the direction of Dr. José R. Torres-Ramos, assistant professor of ethnomusicology, this university-level mariachi group showcases the rich heritage of música ranchera, a traditional Mexican music genre known for its heartfelt storytelling and powerful instrumentation.
This performance will offer a more casual and intimate experience, without the traditional mariachi attire, allowing the focus to remain on the music and its cultural roots. Attendees will enjoy a dynamic blend of music and conversation as the ensemble shares insights into their repertoire and the traditions of the music they play.
This free program is open to all members of the community and offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and learn more about the vibrant legacy of mariachi. Don’t miss this special afternoon of culture, connection, and sound!
Thank you to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in conjunction with Chicana/o Latinx Studies Program for helping make this event possible.
Sábado, 12 de octubre de 2026
12:00 PM
La Biblioteca Pública de Chilton se enorgullece en dar la bienvenida nuevamente a Mariachi San José, un conjunto de talentosos estudiantes universitarios de San José State University, el sábado 4 de octubre de 2025 a las 12:00 PM. Bajo la dirección del Dr. José R. Torres-Ramos, profesor asistente de etnomusicología, este grupo de nivel universitario celebra el rico patrimonio de la música ranchera, un género tradicional mexicano conocido por su emotiva narrativa y su poderosa instrumentación.
Esta presentación será una experiencia más casual e íntima, sin los trajes tradicionales del mariachi, lo que permitirá que la atención se enfoque en la música y sus raíces culturales. El público disfrutará de una mezcla dinámica de música y conversación, mientras los integrantes del grupo comparten información sobre su repertorio y las tradiciones de la música que interpretan.
Este programa es gratuito y abierto a toda la comunidad, y ofrece una maravillosa oportunidad para celebrar y aprender más sobre el legado vibrante del mariachi. ¡No te pierdas esta tarde especial de cultura, conexión y sonido!
Agradecemos a la Universidad de Wisconsin-Oshkosh, en colaboración con el Programa de Estudios Chicana/o Latinx, por ayudar a hacer posible este evento.
Second Tuesdays of the month
4:30 PM
Are you looking for a fun way to connect with others across the country? Join the library Pen Pal Club!
On Club meetup days, participants can get together to write letters and share. Snacks are provided.
You don't need to attend the meetups to get signed up for a Pen Pal. Contact the library to get signed up!
Pen Pals will be matched up to another person their age from a different part of the country. All mail will be sent from the library, so participants’ addresses will NOT be given out.
The paper, envelope and stamp will be provided by the library, free of charge.
When a letter from your Pen Pal arrives to the library, you will be notified by email