The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional library materials including gadgets, tools, games, kits, electronics, and more — all available to check out for free with a library card. Need something for a one-time project or want to try before you buy? Explore the collection and discover your next new Thing to borrow!
Outdoor Adventure and Fun
- WSO Bird Monitoring Kit: Binoculars (15), bird identification books, other materials
- Binoculars: Nikon 8×30 field binocs with case
- Disc Golf: 2 sets
- Pickleball paddles: 2 sets with indoor and outdoor balls
- Portable Telescope: 70mm GoScope II
- Spotting Scope Telescope–Nikon Fieldscope II in Olympia duffle bag
- Bounty Hunter Tracker IV Metal Detector
- Themed Outdoor Adventure Backpacks: 4 adventures for kids to explore
- Trekking Poles
- Wisconsin Bicycle Map (Eastern, Northern, Southern, Western)
- Camping Lunchbox: Game
- Camping Backpack for adults: includes solar phone charger and hammock
- Hickory Nut Roller
- Hickory Nut Cracker
Learning
- American Sign Lanuguage Kit: DVD and practice cards
- Ukulele-Learn to Play Kit: Lohanu Soprano Ukulele and instruction booklets
Games and Puzzles
- Jigsaw Puzzles: 250-2,000 pieces, many options to choose from
- Marbleworks Marble Run
- Sonyabecca Parachute: 12-feet diameter with 12 handles
- Wisconsin Trivia
Garden Tools
- Soil Analyzer: tests soil pH, temp, and fertility
- Garden Sunlight Calculator
- Garden Tool Sharpener
- Woody Plant Removal tool: Classic and Junior Extractigators to remove buckthorn and small shrubs
Home and Entertainment
- Kill A Watt: Electricity usage monitor
- Thermal Leak Detector
- Bright Light Therapy Lamp: 2 kits to help alleviate Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Wifi Hotspot (Mobile Beacon/T-Mobile) hotspot, charger, protective case
- Pop-Up Green Screen
- Epson VS260 Projector: projector, remote, power cable, HDMI cable, instructions, carry case
- DVD Player
- Digital Radon Detector: 2 sets
- Kodak Slide N Scan Digital Film Scanner: Converts color and black and white negatives (135, 110, 126) and 50 mm slides (135, 110, 126) to JPEGs. Convenient, easy-loading film and negative adapters and inserts; 5″ color LCD screen; computer not required; 14.0 megapixel resolution.