We are supporting Dementia Action Week 13-19 May 2024

Fri 10/05/2024

Dementia Action Week is fast approaching and Essex Libraries, are dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding of this condition, not only during this important week but throught the year. In addition to our newly curated list of helpful books;  which we hope will empower those living with dementia , we are also hilighting our wonderful memory cafes 

Reading Well for Dementia

 

Come and have a cuppa and a chat

Harwich Library Memory Café

Manningtree Library Memory Café

West Clacton Library Dementia Activity Group

Alzheimer’s Maldon Café

Community tea groups also run at lots of our libraries. 

 

A Library Card for You

Did you know that can get a dedicated library card if you are living with dementia? The Memory Library Card incurs no fees or charges, so if customers forget to return library items on time, they won’t be charged. Please  your library helpful library staff about a memory card.