09/09/2026
Photo Credit: Jim Campbell.
Wexford Library Service launch the Tiny Little Library at Wexford General Hospital SCBU to Support Families of Premature Babies.
The Tiny Little Library at the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) in Wexford General Hospital, brings the power of stories, language and connection to some of the county's smallest and most vulnerable babies.
The initiative provides a collection of carefully selected books that parents can read aloud to their premature and hospitalised babies, helping families bond during what can be a challenging and emotional time.
Research has shown that reading and talking to babies in neonatal care can have a significant impact on their development. It can support early brain and language development while strengthening the bond between parent and baby.
The Tiny Little Library collection in Wexford SCBU will give families access to specially chosen books designed to be read aloud, creating opportunities for comfort, connection and communication from the earliest days of life.
The initiative also links families with their local public library, ensuring continued access to books, resources and support after their baby returns home.
Wexford Library Service is delighted to be part of this wonderful initiative and to work in partnership with Wexford General Hospital SCBU to support parents and babies, encourage early literacy, and foster a lifelong love of reading.
Jim Campbell - Photographer Wexford County Council
