He Kete Pupuri Mahara - Memory kete
'Memory Bags | He Kete Pupuri Mahara' are a collection of vintage items and images to encourage conversation and reminiscence for people with dementia or memory loss.
What’s a Memory Kete?
Memory Kete | He Kete Pupuri Mahara are a collection of vintage items and images to encourage conversation and reminiscence for people with dementia or memory loss. They also contain specialised items and conversation cards to inspire discussion.
How does it work?
- You can borrow a bag for three weeks and renew for another three weeks.
- Memory Kete are free to borrow and free to reserve.
- Memory Kete can be found on the catalogue.
- For a mostly or completely damaged or lost memory bag, there is a $50 charge.
Where are they located?
The memory bags are located at these libraries with the following themes:
- Te Awa-a-Taia | Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) (General, Work)
- Te Awe (CBD) (General, Craft)
- Te Māhanga | Karori (General, Food)
- Te Takapū o Patukawenga | Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) (General, Garden)
- Tapu Te Ranga | Island Bay (General, Craft, Music)