The Thingery

The Thingery is a “library of things” offering experience passes and equipment that provide opportunities for lifelong learning, creativity, and exploration.

Overdue fines: $1 per day for most items, $50 per day for passes.


 

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Aircraft Engineer

game set featuring colored plastic pieces and photo pamphlet

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.

Basketball

green and black wilson basketball

A standard basketball for casual play, practice, or pick-up games. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use and great for all ages. Must be returned to the Mukwonago Community Library Circulation Desk before close on the day of check out.

BattlePutt

three men playing battleputt outdoors

BattlePutt combines mini golf, pool, and strategy into one fun game. Players take turns putting golf balls on a felt mat, aiming to knock opponents’ balls into pockets. Easy to learn, competitive, and great for all ages.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

betty brinn children's museum explore pass

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

bookworm gardens explore pass

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

coding robot on top of a gridded mat with playing pieces

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+.

Bubble Machine

bubble machine with bubbles floating out

This bubble machine pumps out a ton of bubbles. It’s lightweight and portable. It holds 1½ bottles of bubble liquid which is included in the kit. Power adapter included.

Busy Fingers

six sets of activity boards

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.

Candy Land Giant Edition

giant candy land game box

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!

Code & Go Mouse Activity Set

set with plastic robot mouse and game pieces with playing cards

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.

Cornhole

blue and red cornhole nets

Cornhole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing 16 ounce bags of corn kernels at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the board scores 1 point. Play continues until a team or player reaches or exceeds the score of 21

Counting Money

game board with play money and books

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.

Crash, Boom, Bang!

kit with books and cards

 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.

Creative Forts

box depicting creative forts game

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.

Disc Golf

black bag with three discs inside

Try your hand at disc golf with this starter set, perfect for beginners and casual play. Includes flying discs designed for distance and accuracy. A fun outdoor activity that combines hiking and skill, suitable for all ages.

Disc Golf Basket

blue disc golf basket with three discs

Simple one-action set up. The chain assembly features 12 steel chains to better simulate a permanent disc-catcher target, five legs provide a wide sturdy base. Attached anchor rings and included anchor stakes serve to secure target on uneven surfaces and on windy days. The target weighs just 15 pounds which makes it one of the lightest portable targets. It also includes a removable flag for easy visibility and as a wind direction indicator.

Discover Bird Watching

two people using binoculars outside

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.

Discover Geocaching

jar labeled geocache buried in tree bark

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.