The Memory Room

Tailored for people living with dementia and their carers, the Memory Room encourages conversation, laughter and connection. The theme-based sessions allow participants to step back in time to enliven memory and recollection.

Every 2nd Wednesday until 9 December 2026, 11am - 12:30pm

Cost: Free

Bookings essential. To book please call 02 4974 5325 or email [email protected]

If you have any access or inclusion needs, please email [email protected]

The Memory Room dates 2026

Wednesday 2 September
Wednesday 16 September
Wednesday 30 September
Wednesday 14 October
Wednesday 28 October
Wednesday 11 November
Wednesday 25 November
Wednesday 9 December

Dementia resources for loan

Newcastle Libraries have items on the following topics that you can borrow:

Dementia and Alzheimer's

Dementia and Carers

Dementia and Children

Oral History kits: Would you like to capture the memories of your family, and loved ones as a keepsake? Each kit contains a H4n Pro Handy Recorder together with an Oral History Handbook which will give you some tips and hints on how to create wonderful recordings to enjoy and share.

The Memory Room toolkit

The Memory Room Toolkit is a resource for libraries and other service organisations that support people living with dementia to remain socially engaged in their community.

The book provides ideas and tips on how to create simple, engaging and practical sessions focused on memory and using objects, images, art and music.

Download the PDF version here: The Memory Room Toolkit (PDF 12.7MB)

We request that anyone using or reproducing the Memory Room Toolkit or any part of it acknowledge Newcastle Libraries as creator.