Library of Things
The Library of Things is a collection of physical items available for checkout. See what the library has to offer below!
You may place a hold on these items by clicking on the links below. Games check out for one week and must be picked up and returned at the Whitewater library. You may also ask for these items at the library’s front desk.
Tennis Raquet Set
Wicked Big Kickball
Croquet
Ring Toss
Tic Tac Toe (Toss Across)
Yard Dice
Horseshoes
Lawn Bowling
Volleyball/Badminton
Bucket Ball
Giant “Jenga” (Tumble)
You may place a hold on these items by clicking on the links below. Kits check out for one week and must be picked up and returned at the Whitewater library. These items are located in the children’s section. You may also ask for them at the library’s front desk.
Sensory Kit
Various items for sensory processing and social-emotional regulation. The kit includes the following items: Weighted calming interactive book, Noise-reducing earmuffs, Gel-bead sensory shapes, Pop and play sensory dimpl, Soft and textured sensory shapes, See-inside rainsticks, Weighted butterfly lap blanket.
Phonics
Fun games and activities to teach early reading and spelling.
My Amazing Body
The hands-on manipulatives for the heart, brain and skeleton, along with the book, “Me and My Amazing Body” will provide children with an in-depth look into the human body and create an appreciation for everything their bodies can do.
Yoga for Mindfulness
A delightful introduction to yoga and mindfulness that encourages teamwork and healthy physical activity. Designed to encourage children to experiment with basic yoga poses and build confidence using two engaging games for multiple players.
All About Magnets
A dynamic, hands-on introduction to the fascinating powers of magnets.
Ready Set Kindergarten
A comprehensive collection of activities and hands-on tools designed to spark curiosity while learning age-appropriate subjects. Each component will help develop problem solving and fine motor skills while having fun.
Sounds, Music, & Band
Play along and create fun songs using the band equipment provided to encourage creative play and help children experience the fun of making music.
Letters and Numbers
Kids will love Dr. Seuss’s ABC book, along with Alphabet Bingo and self-correcting number puzzles. Keep kids actively engaged in learning with building letters and numbers with a kid safe toy drill to tie it all together.
Emotions & Empathy
The interactive games help build empathy and requires teamwork to win while helping children develop memory, cooperation, and shared decision-making skills. The storybook helps children identify emotions and feel more in control.
You may place a hold on these items by clicking on the links below. Kits check out for one week and must be picked up and returned at the Whitewater library. These kits are located in the Children’s area. You may also ask for these items at the library’s front desk.
Bird Watching
Contains binoculars, bird journal, and WI bird books for adults and children.
Geocaching
Age 5 and up. Contains GPS and cold cache booklet in a backpack.
Ice Age Trail Explorer Pack
Age 5 and up. Contains 3 trail maps, wildlife scavenger hunt, trail snack recipes, compass, specimen case, clipboard, tweezers, magnifying glass, manual flashlight, binoculars, and more in a backpack.
Night Sky Spying Telescope
Age 5 and up. Contains telescope with accessories, night sky chart, and moon map in a backpack.
Whitewater Effigy Mounds
Activity guide and information about the Mounds preserve.
The items in these kits have been selected to spark memories, create positive feelings, and increase meaningful activity in people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, MCI, or other forms of memory loss. Kits check out for 3 weeks and may be renewed one time. They must be picked up and returned at the Whitewater library. You may place a hold on these items by clicking on the links below. The items are located in the library’s nonfiction section. You may also ask for these items at the library’s front desk.
Financial Affairs
Contains money bag, faux bills and coins, calculator, checkbook including checks, register, and deposit slips, coin counter, abacus, envelopes for bills and deposits, and ledger paper.
Assembly
Contains color wheel puzzle, straws with felt discs, endless puzzle, building sticks, wooden beads and cord.
Games
Contains Spot It! game, Find It! tube, playing cards, card holder, stacking chairs game, and scoring beads.
Sewing
Contains pin cushion with pins and needles, button jar with buttons, hem gauge, seam ripper, fabric scissors, measuring tape, diamond pattern, heart pattern, thread, trims, and fasteners.
Planting
Contains protective tarp, artificial soil in airtight container, metal planter, clay pot, three planting tools, faux seeds in packet, four succulents, three plant decorations.
Kitchen
Contains shopping list, cookbook, towel, dish scrubber, wooden spoons, spatula, mixing bowls, measuring cups, measuring spoons, flour sifter, scent sticks.
Launchpads are pre-loaded learning tablets with educational games for kids. They are located in the children’s section. You may place a hold on these items by clicking the links below. You may also ask for these items at the library’s front desk.
Multiply by Fun!
Grades K – 2
Develop problem solving and memory skills; practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication; improve spatial reasoning and motor skills; learn to tell time.
Blast Off!
Grades K – 2
Kids will use imagination and brainpower to work their way through a galaxy of interactive storybooks, games, math challenges and more! Learn about the sun, moon, and stars; explore math concepts; learn early reading and phonics skills; develop critical thinking skills.
Built with Brains!
Grades K – 2
Kids will develop an understanding of science, technology, engineering, art, and math with these interactive STEAM-based games, books, and activities. Improve logic, memory, attention, and accuracy; practice math skills and concepts; explore space, stars, and planets; learn basic physical science.
Thought Starter!
Grades K – 2
Kids will play their way through different puzzles and games designed to expand their minds, change the way they think about the world around them, and deepen their understanding of everything from language to math. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; develop early literacy skills; improve logic and critical thinking; explore the Spanish language.
Thinking Money for Kids
Grades K – 2
Kids will learn about financial topics — like saving, spending, sharing, and budgeting — in a way that is both meaningful and fun with these educational apps!
My STEAM in Between!
Grades K – 2
Kids will build, create, and be amazed with puzzles and games that strengthen critical thinking, math, engineering, and creativity.
Wild About Summer!
Grades K – 2
Kids will stay engaged with learning all summer long with these interactive learning games and books. They will learn about animals and their habitats, practice math skills, advance reading and comprehension skills, and dive into independent learning.
Baa Baa Boom!
Grades K – 2
Learn fun facts about animals. Improve concentration and memory. Practice basic math skills. Develop vocabulary.
One in the Sun!
Grades K – 2
Develop language skills and vocabulary, enhance math skills, learn about healthy habits, and explore historical facts.
Art Rocks!
Grades K – 2
Imaginations will soar as children discover art, bake treats, make 3D animations, and develop creative thinking skills alongside aliens, dragons and other animated characters.
Beep, Beep, Vroom, Vroom!
Grades PreK – K
Toddlers take the driver’s seat in their favorite vehicles while learning letters and numbers, exploring colors, solving puzzles and showing their creativity. Play with cars, motorbikes, boats and other vehicles; learn letters and numbers; explore with animation and sound; build vehicles.