Photo Gallery

The Library Memory Project brings people together at our Memory Cafés and Family Days in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties—with music, conversation, games, creative activities, and plenty of laughter. Browse the gallery to see the connections and moments of joy shared each year by individuals living with memory loss, care partners, and families.

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A woman in a black cardigan works on a craft at a table.

A woman wearing lederhosen presents articles of traditional Swiss clothing.

A man in a black jacket speaks with a woman in a white cardigan. Both are sitting at a table corner.

A man in a blue polo shirt is very happy to carry a turtle at an outdoor presentation event.

Two women hold a handheld game as they play it together.

A woman in sunglasses with the nametag Grace pets a chicken at an outdoor petting zoo.

A woman shows a man the label of a small plastic container.

a family poses in front of a horse

A woman in a pink jacket smiles for the camera while a man in sunglasses holds up a collage of animals.

A gentleman in a brown sweater listens to a presenter at an event.

A woman in a buffalo plaid shirt shows an acrylic craft to a woman in a black sweater.

Two elderly women and an elderly man show off their fun snow day glasses with big smiles.

An elderly couple and a younger woman behind them smile for the camera as they wear fun snow day themed glasses.

Two women at an event table smile for the camera.

An older couple smile for the camera at a memory cafe event.

A young woman and an older woman pose for the camera with an arm around the other.

A group of older adults smile and clap at a memory cafe event.

A group shot of the attendees at a memory cafe event.

A group of older adults surround a gentleman playing a harp.

A harpist performs for a group of older adults.

A woman with the nametag Carol demonstrates a craft in a white container to a woman with the nametag Phil

Two Memory Cafe organizers pose with giant snow globes

A group shot of Memory Cafe participants all wearing fun snow day-themed glasses.

A man and woman smile for the camera as they cut a cake.

A woman shows off the treasure box she decorated next to a man with the name tag Dick

The organizers of a holiday party Memory Cafe.

A woman and man in holiday sweaters at a table at a Memory Cafe.

A high school choir sings holiday carols at a well-attended Memory Cafe.

A man and woman wearing hats decorate a small treasure box.

Three men go fishing in a kiddie pool.

A circle of painted paper features.

A man in a black shirt makes a clothespin wreath while the woman next to him laughs.

A woman in a floral shirt holds a treasure box she decorated with plastic gems.

Group shot of Memory Cafe participants who made wreathes out of clothespins

A shot of Memory Cafe participants sitting around a table.

A group shot of the Memory Cafe participants at a ranch.

A woman shows a something on a sheet of paper to two other people.

TJ & The Ukaladies perform at a Memory Cafe in Waukesha

A woman in pink holds a ukelele next to a man in a blue polo

An older woman in a white cardigan smiles as she holds a ukelele

An older man and a woman smile as they shake shakers for a music-themed Memory Cafe.

An older woman smiles as she pets a miniature horse.

A miniature horse investigates a pack of Crayola markers.

A Memory Cafe organizer poses with the trainer for a miniature horse.

A group of four women smile for the camera at a Memory Cafe where they make a paper collage.

A man and woman look at magazines they want to use for a collage craft.

An older woman and a younger woman show off their collage craft that they made at a Memory Cafe.

A young woman named Josi helps an older woman named Caroline identify animals on a sheet of paper.

An older woman with curly white hair speaks into a microphone next to a woman about to do a culinary demonstration.

A woman with the name tag Sue assists a man with the name tag Ken E. with stirring something in a plastic container.

A woman in a black sweatshirt assists an older man with stirring something in a round, plastic container

An older woman with a woman and man on either side of her sit at a table with plates of sliced apples and one plate of cookies.

A woman in black places a plate of sliced apples on a table.

Participants at a Valentine's Day Memory Cafe.

A group of Memory Cafe participants sit at a table for a Valentine's Day themed activity

Participants at a Memory Cafe sit a at a table before learning flower arranging.

A Memory Cafe worker makes a flower arrangement in a little silver bucket

A group photo of Memory Cafe participants holding bouquets of flowers.

A young person named Al presents on a couple butterflies on a tray

A woman in a denim shirt inspects a tray with a couple butterflies on it.

A group of people at a Memory Cafe.

A woman in a nice blue blouse poses next to a friendly horse.

A brown donkey receives a pet from a man in a brown sweater.

A zoo worker in a blue polo shirt holds a turtle for others to enjoy

A woman pets a large turtle held by a man in a blue polo shirt

Four women post in front of a sign that reads "Horse Power Healing Center"

A woman in a period costume talks about a blanket held by a woman in a plaid shirt and vest.

A woman poses with Gerard Iwinski for the Memory Cafe Coffee, Tea, & Me!

A woman and man wearing green turn over their shoulders to smile at the camera.

A woman with the name tag Lori helps a man with the name tag Al with a set of legos.

A man in a blue collared shirt helps a woman in a floral shirt construct something with legos.

An older gentleman in a blue sweater with "Bill :)" on his name tag holds a lego construction.

A man in a wheelchair pets a brown donkey at an event.

A woman talks at a presentation. Behind her is a projection for the Wisconsin State Fair.

An older woman in a beige shirt and a man in a dark polo smile for the camera.

Two performers, a man at a guitar and a woman at a keyboard, play in front of a projection that reads "Today's Memory Cafe: Welcome Mourning Dayze, A Wisconsin Garage Band since 1965"

A small group of people work on activities at a Memory Cafe.

A trio of Memory Cafe participants laugh at something to the right of the frame.

A man in a blue Badger ferry shirt smiles at the laughing woman next to him.

Two women smile at the camera for a selfie.

A line of Memory Cafe participants focus on an activity sheet in front of them.

A woman and a man show off the paper feathers they decorated at a Memory Cafe.

An older couple sit in lawn chairs in front of a camping backdrop.

A woman sitting on a bucket mimes binoculars with her hands while two young women smile on either side of her.

An older couple sit in lawn chairs and hold hands. Behind them is a backdrop of a tent and campfire in a forest.

An older couple sit in lawn chairs in front of a backdrop of a tent and campfire in a forest

An older woman in a bright orange shirt smiles while she eats a s'more

Memory Cafe participants each lunch while attending a memory cafe at a library

Four people sit at a table doing activities

A group shot of the participants at a party-like event.

A young boy with a big gap-toothed smile shows off a Pom Pom Animal Kit to the camera.

A woman holding a bunny stuffed animal next to a man in a yellow tee shirt smile for the camera.

A group of participants at a party post for a party. In the middle is a man in a wheelchair wearing a Brewers baseball cap.

A family of four older adults pose in front of a purple screen for a party.

A group of four people pose in front of a purple party screen.

An older couple poses in front of a purple party screen.

A group of four older adults pose in front of a purple curtain with silly

To library workers in purple Library shirts pose inside a frame for the Library Memory Project.

An older woman and an older man smile for the camera in front of a sparkling purple curtain

An older couple wearing tan baseball caps pose in front of a sparkling, purple curtain.

An older woman in a wheel chair smiles as a man and a woman hold up silly props for the camera.

An event room with four big tables is ready to host Memory Cafe participants.

A group of Memory Cafe participants sign in for a fun event.

A person in a purple shirt poses at the front of a building. An A-frame out front says "Welcome to Library Memory Project Family Day."

Photo of one of the organizers at the Library Memory Project.

A couple people at a table laden with lunch items and desserts.

Two people embrace at a Memory Cafe.

Three women smile for the camera as they eat a light lunch.

A fall-themed Memory Cafe is well-attended.

A well-attended Memory Cafe with a fall theme.

Group shot of the participants at a fall-themed Memory Cafe.

A woman in a floral blouse assists a man in a neon yellow shirt with a fall-themed craft.

A group of people smile for the camera at a Fall-themed Memory Cafe.

A man with a guitar performs at a memory cafe.

A woman gives a presentation on tree rings.

A candid shot of the participants of a Memory Cafe.

A woman in a red shirt and cardigan decorate a cardboard maple leaf.

A woman in a blue shirt talks with an older woman at a Memory Cafe.

A young man and woman who might be his mother look at a natural life display.

A young man has his arm around a man who looks to be his father.

A small group of people at a museum exhibit on Soil Profiles.

A candid shot of a group of people in a foyer area at a library.

A volunteer worker shows the birdhouse she painted with the initials KM.

Two women have a conversation in a library while a black service dog in a red vest stands at their knees.

A group of three older women paint bird houses at a memory cafe event.

To people embrace at an event for the Library Memory Project.

People gather around tables and friends at an event for the Library Memory Project where participants paint bird houses

A woman speaks into a microphone at an event for the Library Memory Project.

Two patriotic bird houses show off the red, white, and blue in colorful patterns.

Two workers for the Library Memory Project man a table at an event.

Two workers at the Library Memory Project take a selfie together.

Three people gather around someone off-camera during an event. The man in the middle pets a dog on his lap.

A group of five people gather around a lounge area at a library. A man wearing a red cap pets a dog on his lap. One of the other people is a Library Memory Project worker. The other three wear black and are engaged in a conversation.

A display table for the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Jefferson County shows of piles of brochures and flyers for people to take.

An Elvis impersonator stands in front of a group of Memory Cafe participants.

An Elvis impersonator passionately sings into a microphone while the audience watches on.

An Elvis impersonator shows off some moves in front of an audience.

An older couple plays bingo at a table in a purple tablecloth.

A group of people play bingo while sitting at tables with purple tablecloths

A sleepy dog lays on his side at the edge of a carpet.