In 2019, we received grant funding from Scott County Public Health to create "Memory Care Kits" for check out. And now that we're past the worst of the pandemic, we can finally circulate them to you.

These kits give caregivers or other family and friends ideas for good interaction and ways to spend time with folks going through memory loss. The kits were created in collaboration with Club Prior's Prior Lake Memory Café and a group of adult professionals in local memory care, YMCA adult programming, and the Alzheimer's Association, all who give support to those with memory loss and their families.

There are three types of kits designed for Early, Mid- and Late Stage Memory loss. To find them in the catalog, search for them under "memory care kits". Kits check out for 3 weeks.

Extended Access is a technology system that provides self-service access to the library outside of staffed open hours at designated locations. It works similarly to college libraries, 24/7 gyms, co-working lofts, and other shared public spaces. 

Our pilot begins September 1, 2021 at the Jordan Library, and we are seeking 50 pilot participants to test the system and give feedback on how we can enhance the service. If you are interested in participating, visit our website here to find out more and to sign up for an orientation session.