What is it?
Our Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items that you can enjoy on the go, like a telescope for stargazing, an Amazon Firestick for catching your favorite shows, or even a pass to the Milwaukee Art Museum!
How does it work?
Visit our Library of Things display. If you see an item you'd like to borrow, take the item's card to the Checkout Desk. Library staff will retrieve your item and check it out to you. Age restrictions may apply.
If you see a QR code, the item has already been checked out and is not currently available. Scan the QR code with your phone's camera to place a hold on the item* or visit the Checkout Desk and ask staff to help you place a hold.
You can also browse the collection online and place a hold anytime, from anywhere!*
*Some exclusions apply. Visit the items record for details. Experience Passes are not available for hold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most items may be checked out for 3 weeks. Experience Passes and some additional items have unique loan periods. Visit the item record for details. Renewals are not available at this time.
No, you may check out an item (including Experience Passes) with any valid Rock County library card.
You may place a hold on most Library of Things items with the exception of Experience Passes.
Browse the items here on this webpage or find them in our catalog by searching Library of Things to place a hold.
Return the item to the Checkout Desk during our open hours. Items may NOT be returned to our bookdrops. Don't forget to review the contents list to be sure you're bringing back all the necessary pieces.
No. Donations of items are not being accepted at this time.
Library of Things
No pass needed from November 1-March 31.
Not valid for special events (i.e. Holiday Light Show)
1 Garden Pass
1 pass admits 6 individuals ages 2 and above. Ages 2 and under are free.
2-week check out period
The body composition monitor works by sending a small, imperceptible electrical signal through the whole body, from arm to foot, to calculate total body water.
Bread proofing baskets are the perfect size for making sourdough bread. The larger 9 inches round basket is ideal for shaping and rising dough, while the smaller 10 inches oval-shaped basket is perfect for proofing dough.
These civics flash cards will help immigrants learn about U.S. history and government while preparing for the new naturalization test.
The Corentium Home radon gas detector allows you to take a reading of the radon levels and the LCD screen displays the average daily, weekly and long term concentrations.
This full cornhole set includes two 3' x 2' collapsible cornhold boards, 8 bean bags, carrying case and instructions.
Center-find technology to easily find the center of the stud Detection depth of 3/4 in.
Backlit LCD Display, weight capacity 5000g, low battery indicator, 120 second auto power off
This complete disc golf set from Franklin Sports is the perfect yard game for a family.
This meter can test electric field radiation and magnetic field emission to reach the optimal test result.
1 Museum Pass
1 pass admits 6 individuals
3-day checkout period
No Holds / Non-Renewable
1 Museum Pass
1 pass admits 4 adults and children under the age of 18.
3-day checkout period
No Holds / Non-Renewable
1 Zoo Pass
1 pass admits 8 individuals.
Parking for 1 car
10% discount in gift shops
3-day checkout period
No Holds / Non-Renewable
This telescope is very suitable for kids, beginners and amateur astronomers to explore the sky, the moon, and planets at night, as well as landscapes during the day.
The GB50 is an ultra-portable, lightweight, and compact lithium-ion car battery jump starter pack for 12-volt batteries.
AuKing upgraded mini projector with high brightness rating of 2600 lumens and supported 1080p resolution offers clear images that are 85% brighter than those of other similar projectors.
Roku is a video player device that allows access to Internet streamed video from Vudu through your television. All Roku players connect to your TV with HDMI.
The Verilux HappyLight Liberty 5K is the ideal energy lamp for discreet use at home or the office.
Search for treasures with this easy to use Bounty Hunter Tracker IV metal detector.
Players can enjoy tossing these larger-than-life dice around for any classic dice game while enjoying the great outdoors.
