Bari launches libraries in vaccination centers to support families

The ASL Bari has opened two new libraries within its vaccination centers at the former CTO and in the Japigia district. This initiative is part of the “Maktaba: la biblioteca che cresce con te” project, developed in collaboration with Mama Happy ETS.

The project aims to transform waiting times at medical facilities into opportunities for connection, listening, and discovery. By providing books and reading activities, the initiative focuses on supporting parenthood and strengthening the bond between adults and children, particularly during the first thousand days of life.

Officials including ASL Bari Director General Luigi Fruscio and Bari Welfare Assessor Michelangelo Cavone attended the presentation. They emphasized that bringing literature into healthcare settings helps create a more welcoming environment and provides tools for emotional growth alongside physical health prevention.