Come with your loved one to enjoy an afternoon at the Memory Hub! Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by Seattle Public Library in partnership with a Social Worker from the American Parkinson's Disease Association. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist. The last half hour we’ll come together for social time and snacks! A free event.
Offered monthly on the 3rd Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Each book is discussed for two months plus an article or two as determined by the group. The Seattle Public Library provides a limited supply of new books for registered Book Group participants. Here is the upcoming 2025 Book Group list and links to the Seattle Public Library catalog:
September 17 & October 15 (updated new book 9/5/25)
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa (Novella)
Bibliocommons link: https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S30C2562217
November 19 & December 17 (book to be confirmed by 10/16/25)
Four Umbrellas by June Hutton and Tony Wanless (Memoir) -
Bibliocommons link: https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S30C3665949
We encourage people to come in pairs (person with memory loss and care partner), although if you want/need to attend on your own that is OK too. Also, if you have not read the book, you are still welcome to attend the discussion. Space is limited and you will be notified if you are registered or on the waitlist
Registration required at least 1 week in advance. Questions: mbecker1@uw.edu
Parking information and reminder will be emailed out in the week before each session. This program is free, offered in partnership by UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and Seattle Public Library. Questions: mbecker1@uw.edu, 206-543-2440.
Upcoming Events in Books and Music
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Focus Group: Help shape a new music program (In person)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:30pm
Please join us for a 45-minute virtual focus group on music for people living with memory loss and their care partners.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:30pm
Come with your loved one to enjoy an afternoon at the Memory Hub! Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist.
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Virtual Focus Group: Help shape a new music program
Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:00am
Please join us for a 45-minute virtual focus group on music for people living with memory loss and their care partners.
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Virtual Focus Group: Help shape a new music program
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
Please join us for a 45-minute virtual focus group on music for people living with memory loss and their care partners.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:30pm
Come with your loved one to enjoy an afternoon at the Memory Hub! Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist.