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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Supersized Connect 4

large sized connect 4 game with game pieces

Be the first player or team to get four of the colored coins in a row: horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Supersized Jenga

tower of extra large jenga blocks

Classic jenga game that can stack over 4 feet high in play. Blocks measure 6" x 2" x 1.2".

Supersized Kubb

Extra large kubb pieces

Kubb is played on a 16' x 26' pitch with baseline blocks and a king in the center. Teams of 1–6 take turns tossing dowels to knock over the opponent’s kubb blocks. The goal is to topple all opposing blocks and then the king to win.

Table Tennis Set

table tennis net, paddles, and balls

This portable table tennis set lets you turn any table into a ping pong game. The retractable net can be set up in minutes on a dining room or kitchen table.

Tabletop Telescope

Green telescope with a black base for use on a tabletop

A perfect telescope for beginning amateur astronomers, the StarBlast 4.5″ Astro Altazimuth reflector tabletop telescope is uncomplicated, with simple design, and high level of performance. Everyone in the family will enjoy using it.

Tracing Light Box

person drawing on tracing light box

The tracing light box is a great tool for the budding artist who needs precise tracing and drawing capabilities. The pad is light, thin, and provides a bright evenly illuminated surface that allows the user to trace and draw with ease.

Ukulele

brown ukulele

Want to try a musical instrument? The ukulele is a small, easy-to-play instrument similar to a guitar with a bright, cheerful sound that's perfect for beginners.

Volleyball

black and white volleyball

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

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum

wall of guitars inside the waukesha county historical society and museum

The Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum preserves and shares the diverse histories of Waukesha County through a collection of over 18,000 artifacts, 250,000 images, and millions of archival materials spanning thousands of years.

101 W. Main St., Waukesha, WI 53186 | (262) 521-2859

Wisconsin Historical Society

wisconsin historical society explore pass

The Wisconsin Historical Society operates a network of 12 historic sites and museums throughout the state, bringing Wisconsin's history to life through immersive experiences at locations ranging from Old World Wisconsin to Circus World.

Woodburning Kit

kit for woodburning with burner, razor blades, and variety of tips

The kit comes with 21 varieties of tips including a razor blade and soldering tip. The burner has a rubber handle that makes it easy to use for both wood and leather projects. Recommended for ages 14+ with adult supervision.