Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar Launches Lullaby Library 

A new Lullaby Library has been launched in the Special Care Baby Unit at Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, in partnership with Longford, Offaly and Westmeath Libraries.

Part of the national Tiny Little Library programme, the initiative encourages parents to read aloud to their babies during their hospital stay, helping to support bonding, communication and early language development.

The specially selected collection of books will provide comfort and connection for families during a challenging time, with the same titles also available through local public libraries to continue the reading journey at home.

For more information visit: https://westmeathculture.ie/ 

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Lullaby Library launch with Paula O’Dornan, Senior Executive Librarian, Westmeath Libraries; Margaret Morgan, HSE Libraries; Eimear McGinn, County Librarian, Offaly Libraries; Mags Kelleher, General Manager, Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar; Martina Needham, County Librarian, Longford Libraries; and Geraldine Kavanagh, Clinical Nurse Manager, Special Care Baby Unit, Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar.

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 Westmeath Libraries & HSE team: Katherine Kenny, Fiona Shortt, Paula O'Dornan, Mags Kelleher, Geraldine Kavanagh, Emma Lally, Margaret Morgan.

Content Last Updated/Reviewed: 11/09/2026