Programming
Special Events
Friday, November 1, 2024
5:00-7:00 PM
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Join us for a vibrant Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration and resource fest, hosted by the Chilton Public Library and Multicultural Coalition, Inc. This free, family-friendly event will highlight the cultural significance of this cherished Mexican tradition through cultural sharing, activities, and food.
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What to Expect:
* A beautifully decorated community altar (ofrenda)
* Family crafts and activities that honor the spirit of the holiday
* Traditional Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead) and Mexican hot chocolate
*Candy treats for attendees
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As part of this celebration, the Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee will be in attendance to offer valuable information on programs and services available to the community.
Come immerse yourself in the warmth and traditions of Día de los Muertos, a time to remember loved ones, learn about Mexican heritage, and connect with local resources. We look forward to celebrating with you!
This event is free and open to the public.
This event is made possible through partnerships with the Multicultural Coalition, Inc and a generious grant through the Empowering Rural Communities within the Chilton Area Community Foundation.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 PM
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NEW TIME
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Hosted by the Chilton Public Library and Chilton Public School Libraries, the event offers a variety of interactive activities exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). The festivities will kick off with a thrilling performance by Jim Lenz "Magic and Science Guy," who combines magic with real scientific principles to captivate the audience and make learning fun. This free event will provide hands-on experiments, educational booths, and live demonstrations that highlight the importance of STEAM in everyday life, offering families and individuals an enriching opportunity to discover new interests and skills.
The Chilton Public Library is a member of the Library Speakers Consortium (LSC). Through this membership, the library brings high-quality online author talk programs to their patrons.
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We offer several of the author events as both on-site and in-home viewing.
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For a full list of upcoming online author talks, visit: https://libraryc.org/chiltonlibrary
On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave
Wednesday, December 11th at 1:00 PM
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Register to watch from home: https://libraryc.org/chiltonlibrary
Upcoming Speakers
A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.
Fabled Navajo Investigator of the History Channel’s Beyond Skinwalker Ranch and the Netflix Series The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 PM CST
Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora
Autor Galardonado y más vendido del New York Times del libro Solito
Saturday, November 9th at 1:00 PM CST
On Childhood Migration from Central America--In Conversation with Javier Zamora
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author of Solito
Thursday, November 14th at 3:00 PM CST
Native Rights and Culture in Fiction–A Conversation with Mona Susan Power
PEN/Hemingway Prize Winner and An Enrolled Member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (IháÅ‹ktÈŸuÅ‹waÅ‹na Dakhóta)
Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 PM CST
Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Wednesday, December 4th at 1:00 PM CST
On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Last Thing He Told Me
Wednesday, December 11th at 1:00 PM CST
The library has a variety of Take and Makes available for checkout. Please visit the library or call 920-849-4414 to find out what kits are available.
