WAUKESHA, WI – The Library Memory Project is delighted to announce this year’s Memory Café schedule, with three new library locations, extending the project’s reach to even more participants in the community. A Memory Café is a free social gathering for those who are experiencing early-stage dementia, mild memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), to attend with a care partner. There are 72 Memory Cafés scheduled at 21 different libraries in the Bridges Library System, with new locations in Johnson Creek, Muskego, and New Berlin.

"We are excited to welcome both new and returning libraries to the project this year," said Angela Meyers, Inclusive Services Coordinator at the Bridges Library System. "Having a variety of locations and experiences helps us better support our community members affected by memory loss.”

The Library Memory Project is an initiative of the Bridges Library System, public libraries in Jefferson and Waukesha counties, local aging and disability resource centers and the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter. Across six project areas, monthly Memory Cafés provide supportive spaces for individuals to share fun experiences and maintain social connections.

2024 Schedule:

• Glacial River Project - Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 10:30 am – Noon
  Rotates between the public libraries in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Palmyra and Whitewater.
• Lake Country Project - Meets the 1st Friday of the month, 10:30 am – Noon
  Rotates between the public libraries in North Lake, Pewaukee, Oconomowoc, Delafield and Hartland.
• Purple Springs Project - Meets 2nd Thursday of the month, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
  Rotates between the public libraries in Mukwonago, Eagle, New Berlin and Muskego.
• Running Waters Project - Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
  Rotates between the public libraries in Waterloo, Watertown, Lake Mills and Johnson Creek.
• Waukesha Project - Meets 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:30 am - Noon

Runs monthly at the Waukesha Public Library.

• Wild Plum Project - Meets the 3rd Monday of the month, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
  Rotates between the public libraries in Menomonee Falls, Brookfield and Sussex.

Learn more about the Library Memory Project and the 2024 Memory Café schedule at www.librarymemoryproject.org.

About the Bridges Library System

The Bridges Library System provides individual member libraries, as well as residents of Waukesha and Jefferson counties, benefits in the form of greater fiscal security, increased access to information and services, and progressive, collaborative relationships. For more information visit www.bridgeslibrarysystem.org.