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Memory Cafe

2026-11-13 14:00:00 2026-11-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Memory Cafe A safe, stigma-free gathering space for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers Maplewood Memorial Library - Community Room

Friday, November 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm

A safe, stigma-free gathering space for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers

The Neuroscience Society at Seton Hall University and Maplewood Library are coming together to offer three Memory Cafe events for the rest of the year!

The Memory Cafe is a safe and welcoming space for individuals experiencing memory loss, cognitive decline, and symptoms of dementia as well as their caregivers.
We will foster a stigma-free space where participants can interact and connect with community members over an engaging lunch, arts and crafts, live music, and other activities beneficial for relaxation, stress reduction, and cognitive improvement.

All Memory Cafes are free of charge with the purpose of encouraging wellness, community gathering, and enjoyment. Registration encouraged, but not required. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Creative Arts/Crafts | Community Event |

Maplewood Memorial Library

Phone: 973-762-1688

Hours
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Mon, Oct 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Upcoming Events

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Fri, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room
For ages 2 years & up – with a participating adult Join us for an hour of imagination and building with LEGOs and blocks. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library.

Fri, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create Space
Financial education for students in fifth grade through eighth grade

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Join the Library for an afternoon celebrating banned and challenged books, and supporting the freedom to read!

Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 4
A 90-minute writing workshop designed to find joy in the messy first stages of creative writing!

Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room
Enjoy classic board games and puzzles with your family

Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.

Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Create Space
Maplewood Library's first ever Arts & Crafts Supply Swap!

Wed, Oct 14, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Community Room
Intended for middle schoolers and high schoolers

Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Create Space
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for beginners

Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.

Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tech help

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
For middle school and high school students

Thu, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
On Zoom
Delivered by Ariadne College Advisors (formerly My College Planning Team)
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Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create Space
Financial education for students in fifth grade through eighth grade

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room
Interactive musical explorations for kids & families

Sat, Oct 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Create Space
Learn how to block print in the second workshop in our three-part miniseries!

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 4
A 90-minute writing workshop designed to find joy in the messy first stages of creative writing!

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room,Create Space
For ages 10 and up. The 9 and under version of this event will be on Saturday, November 7 at 11 AM.

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.

Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Join us for a talk about playwriting, secrets, and Alter's new play, Kill Goofy

Wed, Oct 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Community Room
Intended for middle schoolers and high schoolers

Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create Space
For middle school students only

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Create Space
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for beginners

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Join us for the second event of our three-part AI series!

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Wed, Oct 21, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Monthly Library Board Meeting

Wed, Oct 21, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
On Zoom
By Stand Out for College (www.standoutforcollege.com) A repeat of the presentation by the same name on September 16, 2026
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Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
For ages birth to 18 months, with an adult. A lively storytime for babies with songs, stories, and rhymes.

Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tech help

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
For middle school and high school students

Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room
For ages 2 years & up – with a participating adult Join us for an hour of imagination and building with LEGOs and blocks. LEGO creations will be displayed in the library.

Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create Space
Financial education for students in fifth grade through eighth grade

Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 4
A 90-minute writing workshop designed to find joy in the messy first stages of creative writing!
Registration opens Monday, October 12 2026 at 10:30am

Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 4
For middle school and high school students

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room
Enjoy classic board games and puzzles with your family

Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
For SOMSD students in 5th grade and up

Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create Space
A cemetery's worth of phantoms, wraiths, and poltergeists

Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room
For ages 4 and up A bilingual storytime in Spanish and English, presented by Fabiana Glasby, local resident, native Spanish speaker, and Spanish tutor.

Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room
Join us for a one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary community project!
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Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Create Space
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for beginners

Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tech help

Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Create Space
Support the Friends

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Create Space
Support the Friends

Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Create Space
Support the Friends

Wed, Nov 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Community Room
Intended for middle schoolers and high schoolers

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring your projects!