Things
Arduino
![Arduino board](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-02/arduino.jpeg?itok=cUsROEGB)
Arduino is a credit-card-sized, programmable microcontroller that can read sensors and will turn on lights, run motors, and more, based on the code you write.
Atari Flashback Console
![image of Atari flashback console](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2024-02/Atari.jpg?itok=_uF-4dp7)
Revisit the early days of video games with the 50th anniversary Atari Flashback Gold Mini HDMI Console with 130 Classic games built-in, plus two wired Atari joysticks and paddle controllers.
Baking Tools
![Dessert Decorator tool with iced cupcakes, eclairs, and brownies](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-03/dessert%20decorator%20and%20icing%20tool.jpg?itok=INcIGqAa)
Need a cake pan for a kid’s birthday party that you’ll never use again? Have a recipe that requires a limited-use kitchen tool you’d rather not buy? We have an assortment of cake pans and baking tools for checkout.
Balloon Pump
![image of electric balloon pump](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2024-02/electric%20balloon%20pump.jpg?itok=8d5aSj5Y)
Quickly blow up balloons using this plug-in, portable electric balloon pump with dual nozzles (air pump only, no helium).
Bird Watching Kit
Take home everything you need to spot and identify birds: a monocular telescope with smartphone attachment, traveling case, a tripod, two bird guide books and more.
Book Club Kits
![Row of book club kits](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-02/book%20club%20kit.jpeg?itok=tLsZlt8y)
Do you belong to a book club or are you looking to start one? Mead Library is home to nearly 200 Book Club Kits featuring multiple book copies and many include book discussion guides.
Bubble Machine
![bubble machine promotional image](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-11/bubble%20machine.jpg?itok=YC-SBNcT)
Create some backyard bubble fun with this automatic bubble blower that blows over 5,000 bubble per mintue.
Car Engine Code Reader
![car engine fault code reader promotional image](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-11/car%20engine%20fault%20code%20reader.jpg?itok=Nf3T1MNt)
DIY auto mechanics can get quick access to diagnostic trouble codes. Easily determines the cause of the check engine light and much more.
Discovery Packs
![Museum To Go Bags](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-02/museum%20to%20go%20bags.jpeg?itok=RJoGyWxo)
Can't make it to the attractions featured in our Experience Collection? Bring the experience home with these curated kits.
Electronic Drum Kit
![photo of electronic drum kit](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-11/electronic%20drum%20machine.jpg?itok=ZIgVx3M8)
Make music without waking the neighbors with this electronic drum set, featuring USB MIDI connectivity, drum sticks, kick pedals and dual built-in speakers.
Energy Meter
![Energy meter](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-02/energy%20meter.jpeg?itok=kTqOytxd)
Borrow an electricity meter and calculate the cost of electricity consumed by home appliances.
Experience Passes
![Milwaukee Museum of Art building exterior](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-02/40190r.jpg?itok=gR2nfqtf)
Check out a pass for free admission to local and regional attractions.
External CD/DVD Drive
![photo of external cd dvd drive](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-11/External%20CD%20DVD%20Drive.jpg?itok=SwplAHJz)
Bring home an external CD/DVD drive that's compatible with PCs and Macs.
External Hard Drives
![External hard drive](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-02/hard%20drive.jpeg?itok=CI54IUF-)
Bring home a portable hard drive for temporary storage of scanned photos, videos and other digital items.
Food Vacuum Sealer
![image of a food vacuum sealer](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2024-02/Food%20Vacuum%20Sealer.jpg?itok=nigaI0qA)
Keep food fresh with a Nesco food vacuum sealer.
Home Recording Studio Kit
Coupled with your own smart phone or computer, this kit provides everything you need to create a professional, web-ready, video. Comes with a ring light, webcam, selfie-stick/tripod, and lavalier microphone.
Karaoke Machine
![photo of a portable karaoke machine](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-11/portable%20karaoke.jpg?itok=6Dmoqgli)
Create a karaoke party at home with a portable karaoke machine; features 2 UHF wireless microphones, a bluetooth speaker and an LED Light.
Kids STEM Kits
![Children with volcano science project](/sites/default/files/styles/equipment_gadgets_teaser/public/2022-02/volcano.jpg?itok=Iv63KM8v)
Bring home a STEM Kit, featuring books and hands-on activities designed to engage kids in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math skills.