Check out one of our brand new Stay Sharp Memory Kits! Tailored for individuals grappling with memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other cognitive challenges, these kits are also perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their short-term memory and mental agility. Each Memory Kit revolves around a captivating theme like gardening, travel, space, and more. Within each kit, you’ll find a curated collection of items, including a book and three or four engaging activities like puzzles and card games. These activities are meticulously designed to spark lively conversations and ignite brain activity. The kits are available for checkout in the Main Library.
Kit Reminders and Rules:
· They are non-renewable.
· 14 day checkout duration
· Only one steam kit is allowed at a time per household
· Place holds through Library staff
Thank you and have fun!
For a printable list of memory kits click here.
Cats Kit
Purr-fect for cat lovers! This kit features a DK Eyewitness Cat book, Cat Bingo, Costumed Cats Memory Game, Animal Snap Card Game, and Cat’s Whiskers Jigsaw Puzzle. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity encourage creative thinking and has a positive effect on cognition by stimulating the mind and memory. The last activity reinforces the connection between brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory.
Discover the US Kit
Learn and reminisce about the United States through the Discover the United States Kit. This kit features two books: DK Eyewitness Presidents and America, USA Map Jigsaw Puzzle, National Parks Postcards, and Conversation Cards. The first activity reinforces the connections between the brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory. The second two activities will spark conversation, allowing one to reminisce about a particular aspect or experience.
Dog Kit
Penworthy’s Dog Kit is fur-tastic for dog lovers. This kit features Dog Dominoes, a Dressed Up Dog Memory Game, a Pet Selfie Puzzle, and a Wonderful Animals Aquapaints™. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity improves mental acuity and short-term memory. The last activity allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting.
Explore the Art World Kit
Revisit some of the world’s finest art. This kit features Playable Art Balls, Coastal Escape Aquapaints™, a Starry Night Puzzle, and an Expressions Card Game. The first activity allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting. The second activity unleashes creativity, aids in sensory stimulation, and can bring calmness. The last two activities will create a sense of achievement, while reinforcing the connection between brain cells and improving mental speed and short-term memory.
Garden Kit
Find peace and contentment with the Garden Kit. This kit features two books: DK Eyewitness Plant and What’s that Flower, Garden Wonders Aquapaints™, Garden Gathering Shaped Puzzle, and Pick a Flower: a Memory Game. The first activity allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting. The second two activities will create a sense of achievement, while reinforcing the connection between brain cells and improving mental speed and short-term memory.
Great Outdoors Kit
Penworthy’s Great Outdoors Kit is perfect for outdoor lovers. Explore the outdoors through a matching game and Yellowstone-Opoly. Let your mind relax as you piece together a puzzle with a beautiful mountain scene. Lastly, enjoy a fun game of Kanoodle® that will improve fine motor skills, coordination, and short-term memory.
Handyman Kit
The Handyman Kit is perfect for those who love to work with their hands. This kit features the book Sears House Designs of the Thirties, Handyman Magnetic Board, KEVA Brain Builders, and Hobbies Conversation Game. The first activity will elicit memories and stimulate conversation with the retro illustrated pieces. The second activity focuses on fine motor skills, strategy, physics, and basic engineering skills. The last activity will spark conversation, allowing one to reminisce about a particular aspect or experience.
History Buffs WWII Kit
Love history? Then you will enjoy this kit. This kit features U.S. Army-Opoly Board Game, American Trivia, a Vintage Workspace Puzzle, and a Wooden Tile Matching Game. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity reinforces the connection between brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory.
Homemaker Kit
Relive your days as a hard-working homemaker with the Homemaker Kit. This kit features the book Everyday Fashions of the Fifties, The Baking Cupboard, Sew Fast Game, and Coastal Escape Aquapaints™. The first activity will elicit memories and stimulate conversation with the retro illustrated pieces. The second activity focuses on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, and problem solving. The last activity allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting.
Let’s Go to the Movies Kit
Ready, Set, Action…Penworthy’s Let’s go to the Movies Kit is meant for movie fanatics. Get ready for a high-stakes game of James Bond Bingo or an auction-themed Hollywood game of John Wanye-Opoly. Don’t forget to test your movie knowledge with a movie trivia game. Lastly, challenge your memory skills with a Wizard of Oz matching game.
Let’s Move Kit
Movement is so important. This kit features Stretchy Strings, a Dimpl™ Pops, Playable Art Balls, and an Expressions Card Game. The first two activities help busy hands to be productively active through relaxing and calming sensory components. The second two activities create a sense of achievement, while reinforcing the connection between brain cells and improving mental speed and short-term memory.
Ocean Kit
Dive into the ocean to see what creatures live underwater in the Ocean Kit. This kit features a DK Eyewitness Ocean book, Undersea Friends Wood Puzzle, Ocean Bingo, Go Fish Card Game, and Ocean Life Aquapaints™. The first activity reinforces the connection between brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory. The second two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The last activity allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting.
On the Road Again: Travel Kit
Revisit the wonders of traveling in this On the Road Again: Travel Kit. This kit features a Road Trip Packing Puzzle, Road Trip Jigsaw Puzzle, Category Snap Card Game, and Hobbies Conversation Game. The first two activities are perfect for achieving a sense of accomplishment and independence, while reinforcing the connection between the brain cells and improving mental speed. The second two activities encourage creative thinking and has a positive effect on cognition by stimulating the mind and memory.
Senior Game Night Kit
Grab your friends and family for a fun game night. Challenge your logical and deductive reasoning skills with a color sudoku game. Test your memory skills with a trivia game that’s all about the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Lastly, keep your mind active with the fast and frantic Bananagrams game.
Small Town America Kit
Learn about the small farm towns of America in Penworthy’s Small Town America Kit. Enjoy the classic games of checkers, dominoes, and monopoly all with a farm theme. Lastly, let your mind relax as you work through a tractor themed puzzle.
Space Kit
Launch into outer space with this out of the world Space Kit. This kit features a Solar System Jigsaw Puzzle, Space Mission Matching Game, Qwirkle™, and Conversation Cards. The first two activities will create a sense of achievement, improving mental acuity and short-term memory. The third activity focuses on strategizing, while strengthening language and problem-solving skills. The fourth activity will spark conversation, allowing one to reminisce about a particular aspect or experience.
Sports: Baseball Kit
The Sports: Baseball Kit is a homerun for baseball fanatics. This kit features two books, a Baseball Mascot Matching Game, Baseball Mascot Jigsaw Puzzle, and Category Snap Card Game. The first two activities are perfect for achieving a sense of accomplishment, while reinforcing the connection between the brain cells and improving mental speed. The last activity will encourage creative thinking and stimulate the mind and memory.
Sports: Fishing Kit
Revisit the joy of fishing in your favorite spot. This kit features a Coastal Escape Aquapaints™, Fishin-Opoly™ Board Game, and an Expressions Card Game. The first activity allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting. The second two activities will create a sense of achievement, while reinforcing the connection between brain cells and improving mental speed and short-term memory.
Sports: Football Kit
This Sports: Football Kit is sure to be a touchdown with football fans. This kit features an NFL™ Trades Card Game, NFL™ All Team Fanzy Dice Game, and a Wooden Tile Matching Game. The first two manipulatives stimulate cognitive thinking and challenge you to act quickly. The third manipulative promotes concentration and sensory stimulation.
Sports: Golf Kit
The Sports: Golf Kit, is sure to be a hole in one. This kit features a Golf Target Game, Playable Art Balls, and a Half Moon Pond Puzzle. The first activity is a great way to keep active and have fun. The second activity unleashes creativity, aids in sensory stimulation, and can bring calmness. The third activity reinforces the connection between brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory.
Things That Fly: Birds and Butterflies Kit
Get lost in the sky with the Things that Fly: Birds & Butterflies Kit. This kit features a Sibley Backyard Birding Bingo, Sibley Backyard Birds Matching Game, and Bathing Birds Jigsaw Puzzle. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The last activity reinforces the connection between the brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory.
Trees Kit
Enjoy the most beautiful trees in the world. This kit features Trees of the World Flashcards, Tree Bingo, a Japanese Maple Puzzle, and a Wooden Tile Matching Game. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity reinforces the connection between brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory. The fourth activity promotes concentration and sensory stimulation.
World Traveler Kit
Let’s visit the world. This kit features a Countries of the World game, Classic Vehicles Aquapaints™, Bonjour Paris Puzzle, and a ScrunchMap™ of the World. The first activity will create a sense of achievement, while reinforcing the connection between brain cells and improving mental speed and short-term memory. The next two activities allow for relaxation and calmness of the mind. The final activity works to promote discussion and cognitive thinking.
Weather Fun Kit
Enjoy predicting the weather? Learn about heatwaves and droughts to blizzards and floods in the DK Eyewitness Weather book. Let your mind relax as you work through a winter puzzle or paint coastal-inspired pictures. Challenge your memory and logic skills through dominoes or a color sudoku puzzle.
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
