The Thingery

Engineering for preschoolers! Beautifully written storybook-like manuals guide children on an educational and fun engineering adventure. With 73 colorful and chunky building pieces that are perfect for little hands.

Shoot hoops with a standard basketball available for same-day checkout at the library. This item must be checked out and returned to the Circulation Desk before the library closes the same day.

Have fun with this easy-to-learn game that combines mini golf, pool, and strategy into one fun, competitive experience. This set includes a BattlePutt felt mat, 2 putters, and 2 golf balls.

The Betty Brinn Children's Museum offers hands-on, interactive exhibits designed to inspire creativity and learning in children through play-based experiences.

929 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202 | (414) 390-5437

Bookworm Gardens is a non-profit botanic garden inspired by children's literature that features over 75 books represented throughout the grounds, each with a corresponding laminated book to read and enjoy. 

1415 Campus Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081 | (920) 287-7895

Botley 2.0 introduces kids to screen-free coding through hands-on play. Program movement, loops, and logic using the remote control and activity pieces—no tablet or app required. Great for ages 5+.

Fill your next event with endless bubbles from this compact, portable, two-speed machine. It includes bubble liquid and a power cable, or runs on 6 C batteries (not included).

The Busy Fingers Backpack includes six different sensory boards, outfitted with three straps with buckle closures, a laced-up activity, an elongated zipper, three snap closures, a tying activity, and three buttons to help develop your child’s fine motor skills. It also includes the board book: I Can Dress Myself by Rachael McLean.

Step into a life-sized world of sweet adventure with CANDY LAND™ Giant Edition! Players move across a 64" x 64" vinyl gameboard, spin the lollipop spinner, collect cards from colorful neighborhoods, and race up Rainbow Road. First to reach King Kandy’s Castle wins—and wears the foam crown!

Helps young children develop skills in problem-solving, self-correcting errors, critical and analytical thinking, if-then logic, and distance and spatial concepts. Introduces basic coding and programming concepts in a fun way.

Liven up your next backyard barbecue or tailgate party with this classic bag-tossing lawn game. This set includes 2 pipe-frame boards that require assembly, cloth surfaces, throwing bags, and a compact carrying bag.

The Counting Money Kit gives parents all the tools needed to teach their kids how to accurately count money. The kit includes a pouch of play money, money flashcards, Rock n’ Learn Money & Making Change DVD, a Crazy Coin Counting game, and a book, “A Dollar, a Penny: How Much and How Many,” by Brian P. Cleary.

 Use the materials provided in this kit to help your child explore the developmental skill of imitation. Model how to use the items while allowing your child the freedom to explore new ways to play with the toys.

Building a fort is a great way of improving a child’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills. Building the perfect fort improves imagination, problem-solving, and critical thinking.” Designs include a mansion, pyramid, igloo, castle, bunker, and rocket.

Get out on the course and enjoy a round of disc golf with this beginner-friendly starter set. It includes 5 easy-to-throw discs for putting, midrange, and driving, plus a mini disc to mark your spot.

Set up your own disc golf target anywhere with this lightweight, foldable basket standing 4 feet tall. Kit includes 3 discs, anchor stakes, and a removable wind flag, all in a 4-foot-long carrying bag.

Bird-watching kit includes binoculars, compass, bird songs CD, books, maps, and more. Perfect for beginners and young explorers, it helps identify birds, learn their songs, and navigate outdoor adventures while fostering curiosity and a love for nature.

Everything you need for a successful geocaching adventure: includes a Garmin GPS unit for accurate navigation, portable battery charger to keep devices powered, binoculars for spotting caches, flashlight for low-light searches, and more essential gear for the trail.