Chilton Public Library

🏢 Manitowoc-Calumet Library System · Chilton, Wisconsin

Chilton Public Library

The public library of Chilton — Calumet County's county seat since 1845 — blending community essentials like homebound delivery and a Library of Things with statewide digital access through BadgerLink and the Wisconsin Digital Library.

📞 (920) 849-4414🌐 chiltonlibrary.org🧭 Get directions
🕑 Hours & visit📖 About⭐ Highlights📚 Services📍 Nearby❓ FAQ

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 221 Park St., Chilton, WI 53014

Phone: (920) 849-4414

Website: chiltonlibrary.org

Plus Code: 86PH2RHR+PP (Chilton, WI)

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📖 About Chilton Public Library

Chilton Public Library serves the city of Chilton and surrounding Calumet County, Wisconsin, with a collection of more than 31,600 volumes and annual circulation exceeding 77,000 items. The library is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors with representation from both the Mayor of Chilton and the Calumet County Administrator, reflecting its dual city-county mission. As a member of the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System, the library provides interlibrary loan access to regional and statewide collections. Sensory-friendly hours on Tuesday mornings (10 am–noon) make the library welcoming to patrons of all abilities, and homebound delivery extends service to those who cannot easily visit in person. The library's digital history contributions to Recollection Wisconsin — photographs, diaries, postcards, and local newspapers — make Chilton's past accessible to genealogists and researchers worldwide.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Member of Manitowoc-Calumet Library System — regional interlibrary loan and shared resources
  • Sensory-Friendly Hours every Tuesday 10 am–noon for patrons of all abilities
  • Homebound delivery service for residents unable to visit in person
  • Library of Things available for checkout alongside traditional collections
  • Local history digitized via Recollection Wisconsin — photos, diaries, newspapers searchable statewide

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Wisconsin residents get free eBooks, audiobooks, language courses, and research databases through BadgerLink and the Wisconsin Digital Library.

&📚 BadgerLink — Wisconsin's Online LibraryFree statewide access to licensed databases including newspapers, genealogy, business data, and educational resources for all Wisconsin residents at badgerlink.dpi.wi.gov
&📚 Wisconsin Digital Library (OverDrive / Libby)Borrow free eBooks, audiobooks, and eVideos with your Chilton library card through the Libby app
&🌐 Mango LanguagesFree access to more than 70 world languages and 17 ESL courses with your library card
&📰 Recollection WisconsinDigitized photos, maps, letters, oral histories, and newspapers from Chilton Public Library and regional collections at recollectionwisconsin.org

📚 Services

  • Free library cards for Chilton and Calumet County residents
  • Interlibrary loan (Manitowoc-Calumet Library System)
  • Homebound delivery service
  • Computer access with high-speed internet and public Wi-Fi
  • Printing and photocopying (B&W $0.10, color $0.50)
  • Faxing (domestic $1.00/page, international $5.00/page)
  • Library of Things collection
  • Sensory-Friendly Hours (Tuesdays 10 am–noon)

🎸 Programs

  • Children's story time
  • Summer Reading Program for all ages
  • Clase de Idioma — community language instruction classes
  • Puzzle race competitions and community game events
  • DigitalLearn.org computer skills workshops

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who can get a free library card at Chilton Public Library?

Any resident of the City of Chilton or Calumet County may obtain a free library card. The library serves both city and county patrons under a shared governance structure between the Mayor of Chilton and the Calumet County Administrator.

What is the Library of Things and what can I borrow?

The Library of Things is a collection of non-book items available for checkout alongside traditional materials. Items vary and are updated regularly — contact the library at (920) 849-4414 or email info@chiltonlibrary.org to ask about current available items.

Does Chilton Public Library offer services for homebound residents?

Yes. The library offers homebound delivery service, bringing materials directly to residents who have difficulty visiting in person due to age, illness, or disability. Contact the library at (920) 849-4414 to arrange delivery.

What digital resources can I access with my Chilton Library card?

Cardholders have access to the Wisconsin Digital Library (eBooks and audiobooks via Libby), BadgerLink databases (newspapers from 1607, genealogy, business data, and language learning through Mango Languages), and the New York Times digital edition for 72-hour complimentary access.

📜 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.

🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.

🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.

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