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The Library of Things is a collection of kits, tools, technology and other useful items. This special collection allows you a chance to borrow something that you may only need a time or two, saving you the cost of purchasing it yourself.

  • Audio Cable
    Audio cable (3.5mm) used to connect your portable device to a PC or speaker.
  • Bike Locks
    Bike locks for single-day use at the library.
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    Binoculars
    One pair of compact binoculars, 114m@1000m, 20 x 25 magnification, wide-angle viewing.
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    Book Club in a Bag
    We have several kits that contain 10 copies of each book along with a set of discussion questions.
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    Conversation Cards
    Designed to help people living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Each 52-card deck features vivid photographs, large-print text, and nine questions per card  to inspire fun, thought-provoking discussions.
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    Dungeons & Dragons Kits
    Four kits with different D&D adventure themes. Kits come with D&D rules, adventure book, DM screen, dice and instructions.
  • Energy Usage Meter
    Plug in any 120-volt appliance into the meter and it will display how much electricity it consumes.
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    Knitting Loom Set
    Kit contains 5 knitting looms , 1 yarn needle, 1 loom pick, and an instruction sheet.
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    Let’s Go Outside Backpacks
    Created by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for kids, contains binoculars, a bug jar, and other items to explore nature.
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    Mindfulness Kits
    Boxes containing activities, games and objects to help children and teens learn mindfulness techniques.
  • portable magnifier
    QuickLook Portable Magnifier
    A portable device used to magnify text.
  • radon detector
    Radon Detector
    Detects home radon levels and gives an overview from 1 day, 7 days and long term averages. Battery-operated.
  • State Parks Pass
    The Minnesota State Park Library Pass gives free access to all Minnesota state park and recreation areas for a period of 7 days from checkout.
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    Stud Sensor
    An edge locating stud finder. Select from two scanning modes to find the edges of wood and metal studs and joists.
  • Tecreation
    Tecreation
    A variety of technology kits curated to build computational thinking skills in kids (and adults!) ages 3 and up. Kits include: Cubelets Robot Kits, Cubetto Playset Kits, LittleBits Circuit Kits, and Sphero Bolt Kits.
  • Thermal Leak Detectors
    Locate hidden energy leaks around doors and windows.
  • Tonies
    The Toniebox is a soft, screen-free speaker for children. Using magnetic figurines called Tonies, toddlers and young children can navigate storytelling, music, and guided activities independently.
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    Yotos
    Yoto is the player that grows with your child, from toddler tunes to tween audiobooks. Yotos are screen-free, interactive audio players that play stories, music, and educational content via physical cards inserted into the device, encouraging independent play.

Upcoming Events

Oct 13
Featured 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Storytime

Oct 13
Featured 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Visit us at Rollingstone Farmers Market

Oct 14
Featured 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

CareerForce Winona Office Hours

Oct 14
Featured 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Bookworms Book Club

Oct 15
Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tea Light Planets

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Include display featuring individuals with disabilities
    INCLUDE Traveling ExhibitSeptember 15, 2026 - 9:50 am

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Winona Public Library will host the traveling exhibit, INCLUDE, from September 28th to October 22nd.

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    Resources for the HomelessDecember 18, 2025 - 8:20 am

    We have a list of resources from Volunteer Services for those that are homeless or journeying through the area.

  • SELCO App
    SELCO AppDecember 1, 2025 - 10:47 am

    The new SELCO App is available in the Apple and Google Play Stores.

  • Minnesota State Parks
    State Park PassesJune 24, 2025 - 10:52 am

    The Winona Public Library has four (4) State Park Passes available for checkout to Winona Public Library card holders.

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