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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Camcorder

black camcorder

Record life's special moments with the Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder, which saves video to the included memory card for easy transfer to your computer. It includes a camcorder, battery pack, power adapter, USB cable, HDMI cable, and USB card reader.

Cassette MP3 Converter

cassette mp3 converter

Play your old cassette tapes through headphones or save them as digital MP3 files on your Windows or Mac computer. It includes cassette player, AC power adapter, and USB cable, with a free Audacity download required for recording.

Digital Camera

panasonic lumix digital camera

Capture high-quality photos and 4K video with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and transfer them to your phone or computer via built-in Wi-Fi. It includes the camera, battery, charger, USB cable, lens cap, and memory card.

Digital VHS Converter

digital vhs converter connected to a vhs player

Convert old VHS, Hi8, and camcorder tapes into MP4 files you can preview on the built-in screen or transfer to any computer (video source not included). It includes a standalone converter, all necessary cables, VHS-C adapter, SD card, and USB card reader.

 

Document Camera

document camera on a table next to a laptop

Display documents, books, and objects in high definition during live presentations or for scanning and archiving on your Windows or Mac computer. It includes an IPEVO V4K 8-megapixel USB document camera, powered and connected via USB, with a multi-jointed stand and instructions.

Document Scanner

document scanner with sheet of paper in it

Turn paper documents into digital files quickly with this portable color scanner. This kit includes a Brother document scanner with wireless networking and USB-to-PC connection, supporting scans up to 8.5 by 71 inches.

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.

Flip Pal Mobile Scanner

mobile scanner with printed photos

Scan photos, large documents, and fragile memorabilia without a computer using this battery-powered portable scanner. This kit includes a Flip-Pal mobile scanner, 4 AA batteries, an SD card, a USB SD card reader, stitching and color restoration software, and a user guide.

Floppy Disk Drive

3.5 inch floppy disk drive with USB cable attached

Access old files stored on 3.5-inch floppy disks by connecting this plug-and-play drive to your Windows or Mac computer via USB. It includes a portable floppy disk drive and a USB cable.

Kodak Slide N Scan Digital Converter

person pulling film strip from kodak converter

Convert old negatives and 50mm slides into digital files you can preview on the built-in screen or transfer to any Windows or Mac via USB. Kit includes a Kodak Slide N Scan scanner, film adapters, all necessary cables, SD card, and USB card reader.

Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot

wi-fi hotspot device

Bring internet access home by simply powering on this portable wireless internet device and connecting up to 10 of your devices. It includes a mobile hotspot and a charging cable.

Oral History Kit

deck of cards and a voice recording device

Preserve the stories of your loved ones with recordings you can transfer to any Windows or Mac computer via built-in USB. It includes an Olympus WS-852 voice recorder and 150 Life Story question cards.

Wolverine Moviemaker Pro

wolverine moviemaker pro

Convert your 8mm and Super 8 film reels into digital MP4 files and share them via SD card, USB, or TV connection (sound not supported). It includes a Wolverine MovieMaker Pro, power adapter, 5-inch and 7-inch reels, and all necessary cables.