Memory Boxes
also known as: Libraries, Reminiscence Activities, Reminiscence Boxes.
Northumberland Libraries offer a memory box service for reminiscence activities.
About the Memory Box Service
Memory Boxes are themed collections of objects and images used
for reminiscence work which encourages, values and shares
experiences. They can be used by a wide group of people such as
schoolchildren and people in residential homes. We have the
following boxes:
- Childhood Memories
- Entertainment
- Fashion & Clothing
- Housewives' Choice
- Schooldays
- Wartime
They are available for loan
to:

- Individuals
- Charities
- Residential care homes
- Schools
- Health workers
- Community Groups
All you need to know about Memory Boxes:
Is there a charge for borrowing the memory
boxes? There is no charge for borrowing them but if you
want to reserve a memory box that is already on loan there is
a 90p reservation charge. Like other library items there is a
charge if you bring the memory box back late.
How long can I keep the
memory box for? Memory boxes may be borrowed for 2
weeks.
Do I have to be a library
member to borrow the memory box? Yes, to join - just follow this link
Can I borrow a memory box
from any library in Northumberland? Yes, the memory
boxes are kept at Morpeth Library but can be requested from and
sent to any of our branches for local pick up.
How do I go about booking a memory box? You
need to fill in a memory box
booking form and hand it in to your local library or send
it to Shirley Cross (Tel: 01670 500397) at Morpeth
Library, Gas House Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1TA or by email shirley.cross@northumberland.gov.uk
We will contact you when the memory box is ready to
collect.
Is there any help or training
available on how to get the most out of the memory
boxes? Northumberland Care Trust currently
offers free training for staff in care homes throughout
Northumberland on how to hold reminiscence sessions. For staff in
private sector residential homes training can be accessed via
Deborah Brown, Northumberland Care Alliance (Tel: 01670 394441).
For staff in public sector residential care homes, please apply via
your manager to the staff development unit.
Are there any other memory
box training guides available? The Library Service
has produced a couple of fact sheets giving advice on how to make
the most of your memory box. These are available in the right
menu.
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