The Thingery

K’NEX is a construction toy system consisting of interlocking plastic rods, connectors, gears, wheels, and other components, which can be pieced together to form a wide variety of models, machines, and architectural structures.

Discover the gentle, melodic sounds of the kalimba, a handheld instrument played by plucking metal tines with your thumbs. It includes a wooden kalimba, a tuning hammer, and a cleaning cloth.

Sing along to your favorite songs with this karaoke machine featuring built-in disco lights and Bluetooth, FM radio, USB, and auxiliary input. Kit includes a speaker, 2 wireless microphones, and a charging cable.

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.

Tired of getting an electric bill that is out of control? With the Kill A Watt Meter, you can cut your energy costs and determine which appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in.

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.

Challenge friends to Kubb (pronounced "KOOB"), a fun outdoor throwing game for all ages needing a flat area of at least 20 x 13 feet. This solid wood set includes a 12-inch king, 10 knights, 6 throwing dowels, 4 corner stakes, and a carrying bag.

Score points by tossing cord-connected balls (bolas) onto the rungs of the ladder in this fun, easy-to-learn game for all ages. This set includes 2 pipe-frame ladders that require assembly, 6 bolas, and a compact carrying bag.

Protect documents, photos, and more up to 9 inches wide with a smooth, professional laminated finish. This kit includes a thermal laminator and two 3-mil 8.9 x 11.4-inch pouches, with the machine accepting any 3-mil or 5-mil pouch sold separately.

Launchpads are kid-friendly tablets pre-loaded with educational apps and games. They feature themes like letters, numbers, creativity, critical thinking, or language learning. No internet needed—just turn it on and start learning! Check out our full collection in the library catalog!

LeapFrog tablets are kid-friendly devices pre-loaded with educational apps, games, and videos that help prepare kids for school. They feature educator-approved content covering subjects like reading, math, and problem-solving. No internet needed—just turn it on and start learning! Check out our full collection in the library catalog!

Bring your circus ideas to life and become a ringmaster with the award-winning magnetic Carnival set. Learn to build a Ferris wheel, Carousel and other great circus rides! Add accessories to your geometric shapes and design whirling, spinning creations.

Discover prehistoric animals and create your own Stegosaurus, T-Rex, Velociraptor, Brontosaurus and more! Budding paleontology enthusiasts will have endless hours of fun with the wide variety of geometric shapes in the 55-piece Dinosaur Set.

Restore dull knives and scissors to a sharp edge at home with this adjustable two-stage sharpener. This kit includes a diamond sharpening stage, a ceramic honing stage, and a scissor sharpener, all adjustable from 14 to 24 degrees.

Get creative as you explore what it takes to create a game all your own. Learn all that goes into planning, designing, testing and improving the ultimate gaming experience.

The library has two metal detectors. The Tracker IV Metal Detector has renowned ground balancing capability for the best results in all kinds of soil. The Quick Silver Metal Detector has fully automatic ground balance, push-button discrimination, and one-touch depth control.

Create hand-stamped jewelry and keepsakes on soft metals and wood with this beginner-friendly kit. This kit includes a hammer, a steel bench block, 8 stamp guides, and 63 metal stamps featuring  letters, numbers, and special characters.

The JuniorScope microscope for kids features premium-grade glass lenses that let you see in crystal clear detail. Zoom in with clarity with three magnification levels.