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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Pickleball Net & Paddle Set

pickleball net with four rackets and four balls

Get started with pickleball on any flat surface indoors or outdoors with this complete freestanding net and paddle set. This 20-pound set includes a metal-frame net that requires assembly, 4 paddles, balls, and a carrying bag.

Pickleball Paddles

two pickleball paddles and four balls

Play pickleball with this set of two paddles and balls available for same-day checkout. This item must be checked out and returned to the Circulation Desk before the library closes the same day.

Portable Badminton Set

green badminton net with base

Enjoy fast-paced outdoor fun with this complete badminton set that is easy to set up on any flat surface. This set includes rackets, shuttlecocks, and a freestanding net that requires no poles or ground stakes.

Portable Keyboard

wireless keyboard

Learn to play keyboard with this beginner-friendly 61-key Casiotone featuring 400 tones and 75 built-in rhythms, measuring 37 inches long. It includes a music rest and a power cable.

Portable Movie Screen

movie screen

Set up this 92-inch widescreen for movies, presentations, or gaming anywhere indoors or outdoors. This 16-pound set includes a steel-frame screen standing nearly 7 feet tall that requires assembly, stakes, guy lines, and a carrying bag.

Portable Projector

black portable projector with remote

Project onto any wall or screen with this plug-and-play portable GooDee GD500 Plus projector by connecting via HDMI, USB, SD card, VGA, or AV input. It includes a projector, remote control, and an HDMI cable.

Puzzle: Beneath the Waves

beneath the waves forty eight piece floor puzzle

Ocean-themed floor puzzle includes 48 pieces that display a beautiful ocean life scene. It measures 4 feet long. After completing the puzzle, use the picture key on the enclosed puzzle picture to find all 78 Search & Find sea animals.

Puzzle: Dinosaurs

dinosaurs forty eight piece floor puzzle

This dinosaur-themed floor puzzle stretches 4 feet long and brings prehistoric scenes to life through hands-on, oversized puzzle fun.

Puzzle: Solar System

solar system forty eight piece floor puzzle

The 48-piece Solar System floor puzzle for kids features beautiful original artwork that replicates a realistic space scene with planets, stars, the sun, and meteors. When fully assembled it measures 2 x 3 feet.

Racine Art Museum Pass

racine art museum explore pass

The Racine Art Museum maintains a nationally recognized collection of over 14,000 works, including the largest collection of contemporary craft in North America, with award-winning architecture and innovative exhibitions in downtown Racine.

441 Main St., Racine, WI 53403 | (262) 638-8300

Riveredge Nature Center Pass

river edge nature center explore pass

Riveredge Nature Center is a 485-acre nature sanctuary offering over 10 miles of scenic trails, Milwaukee River paddling, wildlife viewing, and year-round opportunities to explore forests, prairies, ponds, and rare habitats. 

4458 County Hwy Y, Saukville, WI 53080 | (262) 375-2715

Robot Engineer

plastic colored game pieces

This 53-piece science kit combined with the beautifully illustrated storybook, provides an engaging way to teach simple engineering concepts and skills to preschool-age kids.

Rock Tumbler

rock tumbler with packages of grit and a sifter

Polish everyday rocks into dazzling gemstones. Enhance your rock collection, or, start a new one! The National Geographic professional rock tumbler makes all rocks look like professionally polished stones. Note: Due to the length of time required to complete a polishing project, this kit checks out for 2 weeks with the possibility of 1 renewal.

Roku - Acorn TV

Black and green Acorn TV logo with Roku streaming stick and remote

Stream content on your TV by plugging this Roku device into any HDMI port and connecting to your home Wi-Fi. This Roku is pre-loaded with Acorn TV, featuring British, Australian, and international mystery, drama, and comedy series. You can also reserve this item!

Roku - BritBox

Blue and red BritBox logo above black and white BBC and ITV logos with Roku streaming stick and remote

Stream content on your TV by plugging this Roku device into any HDMI port and connecting to your home Wi-Fi. This Roku is pre-loaded with BritBox, featuring classic and current British television from the BBC and ITV. You can also reserve this item!

Roku - Crunchyroll

Orange Crunchyroll logo with Roku streaming stick and remote

Stream content on your TV by plugging this Roku device into any HDMI port and connecting to your home Wi-Fi. This Roku is pre-loaded with Crunchyroll, the largest streaming library of anime series, movies, and manga. You can also reserve this item!

Roku - Disney+

Blue Disney+ logo with Roku streaming stick and remote

Stream content on your TV by plugging this Roku device into any HDMI port and connecting to your home Wi-Fi. This Roku is pre-loaded with Disney+, featuring content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. You can also reserve this item!

Roku - HBO Max

Black HBO Max logo with Roku streaming stick and remote

Stream content on your TV by plugging this Roku device into any HDMI port and connecting to your home Wi-Fi. This Roku is pre-loaded with HBO Max, featuring award-winning HBO originals, blockbuster movies, and exclusive series. You can also reserve this item!