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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Tabletop Telescope

Green telescope with a black base for use on a tabletop

A perfect telescope for beginning amateur astronomers, the StarBlast 4.5″ Astro Altazimuth reflector tabletop telescope is uncomplicated, with simple design, and high level of performance. Everyone in the family will enjoy using it.

Today I feel...

plastic pineapple with removable pieces

The Today I Feel… kit is a great way to teach kids about emotions and feelings. The kit includes a Big Feelings Pineapple that allows kids to make a variety of faces on both sides, the Feelings & Dealings family card game, a large flipbook that helps kids identify feelings and make positive choices, and the book “I Want To Be Mad For a While!” by Barney Saltzberg.

Tonie Figurines

peppa pig tonie

Tonie figurines work with a Toniebox audio player to bring stories and songs to life. Each colorful character holds its own content—just place a Tonie on top of the Toniebox to start listening, and swap it out to change stories. Our collection includes classic picture books, chapter books, and educational content about dinosaurs and sea creatures. Check out our full collection in the library catalog!

Toniebox

grey toniebox with dog tonie on top

The Toniebox is a screen-free audio player that brings stories, songs, and educational content to life for kids ages 3 and up. Its soft, padded design is perfect for little hands—kids can tap the sides to adjust volume or skip forward and backward. Simply place any Tonie character on top to start playing! Check out our full collection in the library catalog!

Tracing Light Box

person drawing on tracing light box

The tracing light box is a great tool for the budding artist who needs precise tracing and drawing capabilities. The pad is light, thin, and provides a bright evenly illuminated surface that allows the user to trace and draw with ease.

Turning Tumble

game box displaying someone playing turning tumble

Turing Tumble is a revolutionary new game where players build mechanical computers powered by marbles to solve logic puzzles. Turing Tumble offers students the opportunity to peek under the hood of computers and discover how they work.

Ukulele

brown ukulele

Want to try a musical instrument? The ukulele is a small, easy-to-play instrument similar to a guitar with a bright, cheerful sound that's perfect for beginners.

Volleyball

black and white volleyball

Standard volleyball for casual play, practice, or pick-up games. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use and fun for all ages. Must be returned to the Mukwonago Community Library Circulation Desk before close on the day of check out.

Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum

wall of guitars inside the waukesha county historical society and museum

The Waukesha County Historical Society & Museum preserves and shares the diverse histories of Waukesha County through a collection of over 18,000 artifacts, 250,000 images, and millions of archival materials spanning thousands of years.

101 W. Main St., Waukesha, WI 53186 | (262) 521-2859

WhaZoodles

celebrate earth day whazoodle

WhaZoodles are screen-free audio players that make learning fun for kids ages 5 and up. Each device features stories, activities, games, guided meditation, and nature sounds that get kids moving and thinking. Simply press play to start an interactive adventure! Check out our full collection in the library catalog!

Wisconsin Historical Society

wisconsin historical society explore pass

The Wisconsin Historical Society operates a network of 12 historic sites and museums throughout the state, bringing Wisconsin's history to life through immersive experiences at locations ranging from Old World Wisconsin to Circus World.

Wolverine Moviemaker Pro

wolverine moviemaker pro

The Wolverine Moviemaker-Pro will convert your movie reels into digital movies (no sound) in just a few steps.

Woodburning Kit

kit for woodburning with burner, razor blades, and variety of tips

The kit comes with 21 varieties of tips including a razor blade and soldering tip. The burner has a rubber handle that makes it easy to use for both wood and leather projects. Recommended for ages 14+ with adult supervision.

Words, Musical Words

board with musical instrument puzzle pieces

This backpack introduces children to language arts by focusing on words dealing with music. The kit includes two books; a Melissa & Doug wooden musical instruments puzzle with sound effects, several musical instruments, and an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit.