Memory Kits
Time to Reminisce
T.B. Scott Free Library was approached by members of the Merrill Auxiliary to be considered for the Golden Eagle Fund Grant in 2018.
The purpose of the grant: To provide financial assistance for the development of community-oriented programs for the elderly. The Library took this opportunity to develop memory kits for circulation to Merrill area residents and was awarded the Grant.
The development of eight kits was a yearlong process and are now available for checkout to Merrill area assisted living facilities and residents. Each kit has a theme with suggested activities.
Memory Kit #101
“That’s Entertainment”
- DVDFunniest Moments of Comedy — 6 disc set
- CDThe Sound of Music Soundtrack
- BookEveryday Fashions of the Fifties
- ActivityMovie Classics Puzzle (300 pieces)
- ActivityName the Hollywood Actors
- BookDancing with Elephants by Jarem Sawatsky
Memory Kit #102
“Trains—All Aboard”
- DVDLots & Lots of Big Trains
- CDSteam Tracks Volume 1
- BookSmithsonian Train: The Definitive Visual History
- BookChicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias
- ActivityTrains Puzzle (100 pieces)
- ActivityTrain Car Set (6 pieces)
- ActivityTrain images of the past
Memory Kit #103
“Sewing Up Memories”
- DVD“The House of Eliott” – 9-disc set
- CDHealing Dulcimer & Harp Music
- Book“Creating Moments of Joy” by Jolene Brackey
- Book“Dementia in the Family” by Lee Cardwell
- ActivityCountryside Quilting Puzzle (300 pieces)
- ActivityQuilting Shape Shuffle
- ActivitySet of 4 Lacing Cards with Lacing Strings & Button Sensory Pouch
- ActivityLocal images related to sewing
Memory Kit #104
“Growing Memories While Gardening”
- DVDThe Secret Garden
- CDBird Songs of the Northwoods
- Book“On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer'”s by Greg O’Brien
- Book“A Loving Voice: A Caregiver’s Book of Read Alouds”
- Activity“Lazy Day in the Garden” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- ActivityBeautiful Blossoms Memory Game
- Activity“Remember that Day” Scented Sachet Set
- Activity“How Does Your Garden Grow” Seed Starter
Memory Kit #105
“Tinkering with Tools”
- DVD“The Andy Griffith Show”: Best of Mayberry
- CDThe Greatest Jazz Concert in the World
- Book“A Loving Approach to Dementia Care” by Laura Wayman
- Book“A Museum of Early American Tools” by Eric Sloane
- Activity“Frank’s Friendly Service” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- Activity“Tinkering with Tools“ Memory Card Game
- ActivityTinker Board with Tools, nuts, bolts, locks & more
- Activity“T B S” Board with screws
- ActivityBuilding Blocks
Memory Kit #106
“Cultivating Memories on the Farm”
- DVD“Places in the Heart” starring Sally Field
- CDFabulous Ballroom Collection
- BookChicken Soup for the Caregiver’s Soul
- Book“Every Farm Tells a Story” by Jerry Apps
- Activity“A Day on the Farm” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- Activity“Jacob’s Ladder” Toy & “Old Maid” Playing Cards
- ActivityLace & Trace Cards
- ActivityLocal images of the past on the farm
Memory Kit #107
“Lassie Come Home”
- DVD“Lassie” – Classic Film Collection — Set of 4 Discs
- CDIrish & Celtic Folk Classics
- Book“Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me” by Cynthia L. Copeland
- Book“Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out” by Richard Taylor
- Activity“What’s Up Pup” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- ActivityBig Letter Bananagrams
- ActivityDog Breed Memory Card Game & Dog Breed Quiz
- ActivityCompanion Pet “Puppy”
Memory Kit #108
“Sittin’ Pretty with My Kitty”
- DVD“Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”
- CDRelaxing Piano Music
- Book“Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me” by Cynthia L. Copeland
- Book“A Dignified Life: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care” by Bell & Troxel
- Activity“Yarn Buddies” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- Activity“Guess the Word with ‘Cat’ In It” Cards
- ActivityColoring Pages & Colored Pencils
- Activity“Go Fish” Playing Cards
- ActivityCompanion Pet “Kitten”
Memory Kit #101
“That’s Entertainment”
- DVDFunniest Moments of Comedy — 6 disc set
- CDThe Sound of Music Soundtrack
- BookEveryday Fashions of the Fifties
- ActivityMovie Classics Puzzle (300 pieces)
- ActivityName the Hollywood Actors
- BookDancing with Elephants by Jarem Sawatsky
Memory Kit #102
“Trains—All Aboard”
- DVDLots & Lots of Big Trains
- CDSteam Tracks Volume 1
- BookSmithsonian Train: The Definitive Visual History
- BookChicken Soup for the Soul: Living w/Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias
- ActivityTrains Puzzle (100 pieces), Train images of the past, Train Car Set
- ActivityTrain Car Set (6 pieces)
- ActivityTrain images of the past
Memory Kit #103
“Sewing Up Memories”
- DVD“The House of Eliott” – 9-disc set
- CDHealing Dulcimer & Harp Music
- Book“Creating Moments of Joy” by Jolene Brackey
- Book“Dementia in the Family” by Lee Cardwell
- ActivityCountryside Quilting Puzzle (300 pieces)
- ActivityQuilting Shape Shuffle
- ActivitySet of 4 Lacing Cards with Lacing Strings & Button Sensory Pouch
- ActivityLocal images related to sewing
Memory Kit #104
“Growing Memories While Gardening”
- DVDThe Secret Garden
- CDBird Songs of the Northwoods
- Book“On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer'”s by Greg O’Brien
- Book“A Loving Voice: A Caregiver’s Book of Read Alouds”
- Activity“Lazy Day in the Garden” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- ActivityBeautiful Blossoms Memory Game
- Activity“Remember that Day” Scented Sachet Set
- Activity“How Does Your Garden Grow” Seed Starter
Memory Kit #105
“Tinkering with Tools”
- DVD“The Andy Griffith Show” 50th Anniversary: Best of Mayberry
- CDThe Greatest Jazz Concert in the World
- Book“A Loving Approach to Dementia Care” by Laura Wayman
- Book“A Museum of Early American Tools” by Eric Sloane
- Activity“Frank’s Friendly Service” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- Activity“Tinkering with Tools“ Memory Card Game
- ActivityTinker Board with Tools, nuts, bolts, locks & more with a “How to” Diagram
- Activity“T B S” Board with screws
- ActivityBuilding Blocks
Memory Kit #106
“Cultivating Memories on the Farm”
- DVD“Places in the Heart” starring Sally Field
- CDFabulous Ballroom Collection
- BookChicken Soup for the Caregiver’s Soul
- Book“Every Farm Tells a Story” by Jerry Apps
- Activity“A Day on the Farm” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- Activity“Jacob’s Ladder” Toy & “Old Maid” Playing Cards
- ActivityLace & Trace Cards
- ActivityLocal images of the past on the farm
Memory Kit #107
“Lassie Come Home”
- DVD“Lassie” – Classic Film Collection — Set of 4 Discs
- CDIrish & Celtic Folk Classics
- Book“Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me” by Cynthia L. Copeland
- Book“Alzheimer’s from the Inside Out” by Richard Taylor
- Activity“What’s Up Pup” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- ActivityBig Letter Bananagrams (144 tiles with instructions)
- ActivityDog Breed Memory Card Game & Dog Breed Quiz (Challenging)
- ActivityCompanion Pet “Puppy” (4 “C” batteries included)
Memory Kit #108
“Sittin’ Pretty with My Kitty”
- DVD“Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey”
- CDRelaxing Piano Music
- Book“Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me” by Cynthia L. Copeland
- Book“A Dignified Life: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care” by Bell & Troxel
- Activity“Yarn Buddies” Puzzle (300 pieces)
- Activity“Guess the Word with ‘Cat’ In It” Cards with Pouch
- ActivityColoring Pages & Colored Pencils
- Activity“Go Fish” Playing Cards
- ActivityCompanion Pet “Kitten” with small black hair brush (4 “C” batteries included)