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.


 

Category
Audience

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.

Discover Rocks & Minerals

child inspecting a rock with magnifying glass

 Includes a rock hammer, chisels, safety glasses, a headlamp, a magnifying glass, rockhounding books, and more.

Discover Star Gazing

person star gazing using a telescope

Includes “365 Starry Nights” by Chet Raymo and “Wisconsin Starwatch”, by Mike Lynch, & foldout pocket guide, “The Night Sky”. Instructions, foldout pocket guide, & lens cloth are stored in plastic envelope.

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.

Document Camera

document camera on a table next to a laptop

8MP camera captures ultra high definition images. The camera captures high definition resolutions up to 3264 x 2448, perfect for live presentations, scanning books, magazines, documents, QR codes, OCR text or archiving photos. Also works well as an alternative to an overhead projector using both a laptop and projector. Compatible with Windows and Mac.)

Document Scanner

document scanner with sheet of paper in it

The Brother portable color document scanner offers fast document digitization through wireless networking or USB to PC connection. Its portable design makes it extremely mobile and versatile, allowing for maximum scans of 8.5 x 71 inches. The scanner is best suited to paper documents rather than photographs or documents on fragile paper.

DVD/CD Writer

black LG dvd and cd writer

The portable drive is plug & play with dual USB ports A & C. Media player is necessary to play music or view a movie.

East Troy Railroad Museum

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

A perfect choice for beginners, the Squire Stratocaster Pack includes everything you need to start playing right out of the box. The Stratocaster HT electric guitar is ideal for new players, and the included Fender amp is ready for jamming.

Engraver

person engraving pattern on to metal sheet

The engraver works with tile, metal, stone, wood, and glass. Five variable depth & speed, high power 15W and 7200 strokes per minute. Comes with a letter/number template to aid in etching words and numbers.

Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner

mobile scanner with printed photos

The Flip-Pal mobile scanner is the world’s original scanner for photos, large and fragile documents, and cherished memorabilia that does not require a computer to operate. Battery-powered and stores files on an SD card. Kit contains: 4 AA batteries, 4GB SD memory card, SD memory card to USB adapter, stitching and color restoration software, and user guide.

Floppy Disk Drive

floppy disk drive

The floppy drive requires no driver download and is powered from the USB port to a rear USB port on a PC. Compatible with desktops and laptops with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10. 1.1/2.0 compatible, READ/Write 1.44 MB floppy disk. USB must be plugged directly into the computer and not a USB hub or extension cable.

Graphics Drawing Tablet

Wacom drawing tablet with touch pen

The Wacom INTUOS drawing tablet has been designed for those who are getting started drawing, painting, or photo editing on their Mac or PC.

Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

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

  • Free general admission for 2 adults and 3 children (ages 17 and under)
  • Does not include stadium tours
  • 3-day loan (no holds or renewals)
  • $50 per day overdue fee

Harley-Davidson Museum

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