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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Milwaukee Art Museum

milwaukee art museum explore pass

The Milwaukee Art Museum is a world-famous institution featuring stunning architecture and an extensive collection of art spanning centuries and cultures, offering visitors an enriching experience with the visual arts.

700 N. Art Museum Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202 | (414) 224-3200

Milwaukee County Zoo

milwaukee county zoo explore pass

The Milwaukee County Zoo houses over 2,100 specimens representing 314 species from around the world, offering an immersive experience with diverse exhibits, up-close animal encounters, and educational programs across 190 acres.

10001 W Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53220 | (414) 771-3040

Mitchell Park Domes

mitchell park domes explore pass

The Mitchell Park Domes is open year-round and feature three distinct glass-domed conservatories showcasing tropical jungle, arid desert, and rotating seasonal floral displays in a unique architectural setting.

524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215 | (414) 257-5600

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.

Museum of Wisconsin Art

museum of wisconsin art explore pass

The Museum of Wisconsin Art showcases contemporary and emerging art exclusively by artists with deep connections to Wisconsin, serving as a cultural destination that explores regional identity through a growing collection and innovative programs.

205 Veterans Ave., West Bend, WI 53095 | (262) 334-9638

Oral History Kit

deck of cards and a voice recording device

This kit includes an Olympus WS-852 digital voice recorder and a “Life Story” interview kit, which can be used together or separately. The kit features 150 question cards to spark meaningful conversations and capture memories. Recordings can be transferred to a computer using the built-in USB.

Osmo Detective Agency

game board with ipad holder and plastic magnifying glass

 Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve the case! Travel to six famous cities, inspect hundreds of clues with your magnifying glass, and learn about geography and landmarks around the world!

Osmo-Genius Starter Kit

plastic shapes, cards with numbers and letters, ipad holder

Osmo is an award-winning game system that will change the way your child interacts with the iPad and iPhone by opening them up to hands-on play.

Osmo-Little Genius Starter Kit

kit with plastic shapes and playing cards with ipad holder

Your child’s first Osmo, designed to take kids aged 3–5 on a hands-on learning adventure. They’ll spark their imaginations, learn critical skills, and have a blast with these four games!

Ozobot Starter Pack

ozobot device

Learning how to control Ozobot is easy, through color codes with just regular paper and four primary color markers. Then your child can advance with exciting DIY and STEM activities that are as limitless as your child's own creativity. Finally, they will master with technology and have hours of fun using Ozobot apps and web-based games and challenges.

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.

Paper Shredder

paper shredder attached to waste bin

Shredder has an adjustable arm to fit shredder on waste basket edges. Paper width: 9 1/2″; sheet capacity: 3 sheets; shred size: 1/4″ wide, straight cut.

Penworthy STEAM to Go! Little Critter Phonics

phonics kit with books and activity cards

Work on reading with a classic in this kit featuring a 12-book Little Critter phonics set, a leveled reader, wipe-off phonics workbook, and two activities. The first is a fun phonics card game and a second is an interactive phonics activity featuring an interactive talking pen.

Penworthy STEAM to Go! Math Games Kit

blue tote bag with board games and card games

This math focused STEAM kit helps make math fun with two games to test children’s knowledge of addition, subtraction, and more.

Penworthy STEAM to Go! My Amazing Body Kit

steam kit with plastic brain model and anatomy book

From your head to your toes, the My Amazing Body kit is an introduction to anatomy and explains the important parts of your body. The hands-on manipulatives for the heart, brain, and skeleton will provide children an in-depth look into the human body and create an appreciation for everything their bodies can do.

Penworthy STEAM to Go! Ready, Set, Kindergarten Kit

kit with activity boards and games

This kit is a comprehensive collection of activities and hands-on tools designed to spark curiosity while learning age appropriate subjects. Each component will help develop problem solving and fine motor skills disguised as fun.

Photo Studio Light Box

light box with a mannequin displaying a necklace inside, someone taking a photo

No assembly required. Collapses into a portfolio case. High-output built-in LED lights for handheld photography with a camera or smartphone. An extra light provides directional light modeling, giving better highlights, contrast, and shape to product images. A front 3-door system maximizes image angles while reducing outside reflections, and a top hole enables imaging from above.