What is it?
Our Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items from our collection that you can enjoy on the go, like a telescope for stargazing, or an Amazon Firestick for catching your favorite shows.
How does it work?
Visit our Library of Things display near the DIY, Great Escapes, and Seed Library collections.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each item is checked out for 3 weeks. Renewals are not available at this time.
No, we can check out an item with any valid Rock County library card.
Yes! You can find these items in our catalog by searching Library of Things, or scanning the QR code found on the item's card to place a hold on it.
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
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.
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.
