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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Dyslexia Support Kit

dyslexia kit with books, tools, and color coded markers

This kit is designed to support children with dyslexia in their reading journey. Packed with resources and tools that cater to different learning styles, it aims to build confidence and improve literacy skills.

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.

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.

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.

Frog Math

green plastic frog with numbers one through ten, playing cards and miniature green frog pieces

 Frog math is a great way for children to learn basic math skills and concepts of weight and balance. The kit has 3 different levels of difficulty to maintain the child’s interest. Geared for ages 4-8.

Gears! Gears! Gears!

plastic cog shaped game pieces

Beginner’s Building Set: A building set with easy-to-assemble interlocking gears, bases, and connectors for imaginative play and creative challenges.

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.

GravityMaze

colored tower pieces on top of a black plastic grid

 A player draws a challenge card and places towers on the grid as indicated. The goal is to create a maze that will carry a marble from the start position to the target tower.

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

Horseshoes

two horseshoe stakes with game pieces

Outdoor backyard game that can be played between two players or two teams of two. The aim of the game is to throw the horseshoe around, or as close to the stake as possible. Points are awarded based on how close the horseshoe is to the stake.

Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

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

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

The jewelry repair kit makes jewelry making and repair easy and smooth. Includes 3 jewelry pliers, 6 needles, 1 straight tweezers, 1 bent tweezers, 1 caliper, 1 awl, 1 jump ring opener, 1 bead embroidery needle, 1 thread scissors, 1 tape measure, 1 needle threader, in a zipper pouch.

Junior Metal Detector

small, blue metal detector with display screen

Spark curiosity and adventure with the Junior Metal Detector! Kids can search for buried treasures, identify different types of metal, and ignore unwanted signals for a more rewarding hunt.