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!
Frequently Asked Questions
Most items may be checked out for 3 weeks. Experience Passes have unique loan periods. 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.
Library of Things
1 Garden Pass
2 week check out period - Non-renewable
1 pass admits 6 individuals ages 2 and above. Ages 2 and under are free.
Excludes all additional RBG membership benefits
Admission only
1 Museum Pass.
3 day checkout period - Non-renewable.
1 pass admits 6 individuals.
1 Museum Pass.
3 day checkout period — Non-renewable.
1 pass admits 4 adults and children under the age of 18.
1 Zoo Pass
3 day checkout period - Non-renewable.
1 pass admits 8 individuals.
Parking for 1 car