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 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.
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.
2025 Book Group list
and links to the Seattle Public Library catalog:
March 19 & April 16
Leisure Seeker by Michael Zodoorian
Bibliocommons link: https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S30C2629176
May 21 & June 18
Barbara Isn’t Dying by Alina Bronsky
Bibliocommons link: https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S30C3879218
July 16 & August 20
Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast
Bibliocommons link: https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S30C3299080
September 17 & October 15
A Fade of Light by Nate Fakes (Graphic memoir)
Bibliocommons link: https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S30C3823686
November 19 & December 17
Four Umbrellas by June Hutton and Tony Wanless (Memoir)
Bibliocommons link: https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S30C3665949
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Upcoming Events
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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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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.
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Wednesday, November 19, 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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Wednesday, December 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.