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

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.

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.

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.

Kayaks

blue kayak and paddle

The Sun Dolphin Aruba 10, sit-in kayak is great for river and lake trips. It features adjustable foot braces, padded seat and protective thigh pads. It weights 40 lb. and has a 250 pound weight limit. Available in summer only.

Kodak Slide N Scan Digital Converter

person pulling film strip from kodak converter

Scanner features: Converts color and black and white negatives (135, 110, 126) and 50 mm slides (135, 110, 126) to JPEGs. Convenient, easy-loading film and negative adapters and inserts; 5″ color LCD screen; computer not required; 14.0 megapixel resolution.

Multisport Net

two girls playing volleyball over a net

This versatile multi-sport net is perfect for practicing a variety of games, including soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and more. Easy to set up indoors or outdoors. Must be returned to the Mukwonago Community Library Circulation Desk before close on the day of check out.

Paddleboards

blue and white paddleboard with paddle

The Flow 106 is for paddlers looking for a great all around paddleboard for both adults and older children. Bungee cord can strap down gear. Multiple handles allow for easy transportation. Paddleboard weights 46 lb. and has a 230 pound weight limit. Available in summer only.

Pickleball Paddles

two pickleball paddles and four balls

Set of pickleball paddles for casual games or practice. Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike. Must be returned to the Mukwonago Community Library Circulation Desk before close on the day of check out.

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.

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.