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
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.
Center-find technology to easily find the center of the stud Detection depth of 3/4 in.
This meter can test electric field radiation and magnetic field emission to reach the optimal test result.
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.
Search for treasures with this easy to use Bounty Hunter Tracker IV metal detector.
