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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Discover the Ice Age Trail

forest with fall foliage

Includes an Ice Age Trail atlas, guidebook, map, Garmin GPS device, Wisconsin Birds pocket guide, and more.

DVD/CD Writer

black LG dvd and cd writer

Copy and burn data, music, and home videos to CDs and DVDs on your Windows or Mac computer using any standard burning software with this plug-and-play disc drive powered through USB. It includes a DVD writer and a USB cable.

East Troy Railroad Museum Pass

east troy rail road explore pass

The East Troy Railroad Museum offers vintage trolley rides through the countryside between East Troy and Mukwonago as a living museum of the Milwaukee Electric Railway. 

2002 Church St., East Troy, WI 53120 | (262) 642-3263

Electric Guitar Pack

red electric guitar next to black amp

Learn to play electric guitar with this beginner-friendly Squier Stratocaster HT electric guitar and Fender practice amplifier. It includes everything you need to start playing right out of the box.

Engraver

person engraving pattern on to metal sheet

Add personalized designs to tile, metal, stone, wood, and glass with this powerful engraving tool. This kit includes an engraver with 5 variable speed and depth settings, 15 watts of power, and a letter and number template.

Explore the Night Sky

telescope in front of starlit sky

Intended to encourage children 8 years and older to explore the night sky, this backpack includes astronomy binoculars, the book, “Astronomy for Kids” by Bruce Betts, a planisphere, a constellation guide and parents guide.

Graphics Drawing Tablet

Wacom drawing tablet with touch pen

Start drawing, painting, or editing photos digitally by connecting this graphics tablet to your Mac or PC via the included USB cable or Bluetooth. This kit includes a Wacom Intuos drawing tablet, a special drawing pen, and a USB cable, with a driver installation required for setup.

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Pass

green bay packers hall of fame explore pass

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame offers dynamic displays and interactive exhibits celebrating over a century of football history, including Vince Lombardi's desk and the 13 Below Ice Bowl Theater.

1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304 | (920) 569-7512

Harley-Davidson Museum Pass

harley davidson museum explore pass

The Harley-Davidson Museum is a 130,000 square foot facility featuring a large collection of motorcycles, artifacts, and interactive exhibits that bring to life the history and culture of Harley-Davidson.

400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53201 | (414) 287-2789

Horseshoes

Blue canvas bag with two blue horseshoes, two red horseshoes, and two long silver stakes

Test your aim by tossing horseshoes around a stake in this classic outdoor backyard game for 2 to 4 players. This set includes 4 solid steel horseshoes and 2 two-foot-long metal stakes that must be driven into the ground.

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium Pass

horwitz deremer planetarium explore pass

The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium at Retzer Nature Center features a dome-shaped theater with Digistar 6 technology that transports visitors beyond city lights to explore the wonders of the day and night sky.

S14 W28167 Madison St., Waukesha, WI 53186 | (262) 970-4139

International Crane Foundation Pass

international crane foundation explore pass

The International Crane Foundation is a global conservation organization featuring the world's only complete collection of all 15 crane species, with guided tours, self-guided trails, and live exhibits at their Baraboo headquarters. 

E11376 Shady Lane Rd., Baraboo, WI 53913 | (608) 356-9462

Jewelry Toolkit

Kit with scissors, pliers, tape measure, and screw drivers

Make jewelry making and repair easy with this all-in-one toolkit in a convenient zipper pouch. This kit includes 3 pliers, 6 needles, straight and bent tweezers, a caliper, an awl, a jump ring opener, thread scissors, a tape measure, and a needle threader.

Kalimba

tan colored kalimba instrument

Discover the gentle, melodic sounds of the kalimba, a handheld instrument played by plucking metal tines with your thumbs. It includes a wooden kalimba, a tuning hammer, and a cleaning cloth.

Karaoke Machine

mini handheld karaoke machine with two wireless microphones

Sing along to your favorite songs with this karaoke machine featuring built-in disco lights and Bluetooth, FM radio, USB, and auxiliary input. Kit includes a speaker, 2 wireless microphones, and a charging cable.

Kubb

Extra large kubb pieces

Challenge friends to Kubb (pronounced "KOOB"), a fun outdoor throwing game for all ages needing a flat area of at least 20 x 13 feet. This solid wood set includes a 12-inch king, 10 knights, 6 throwing dowels, 4 corner stakes, and a carrying bag.

Ladder Toss

ladder toss game setup

Score points by tossing cord-connected balls (bolas) onto the rungs of the ladder in this fun, easy-to-learn game for all ages. This set includes 2 pipe-frame ladders that require assembly, 6 bolas, and a compact carrying bag.

Metal Stamping Kit

metal stamping kit with stamps, a file, and mallet

Create hand-stamped jewelry and keepsakes on soft metals and wood with this beginner-friendly kit. This kit includes a hammer, a steel bench block, 8 stamp guides, and 63 metal stamps featuring  letters, numbers, and special characters.