Public Library Services
Local authorities in Ireland operate a network of public libraries and are open to everyone and most of their services are free.
To become a library member you need to: Go to Library Services in Ireland | Libraries Ireland
- Fill out the application form online or at any branch.
- Provide proof of your identity and of your address.
- Get your parent or guardian’s permission to join the library if you are under 18.
Each library service issues its own library card. Any valid public library card can be used to reserve and borrow items from any public library. You can use this service to order books especially mentioned on this website. Three books are mentioned below for starters especially our own “Why Our Baby”. Have a go and let us know your experience at info@soft ireland.com. More books will be added in the near future.
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Why Our Baby book is is available to order
“Why Our Baby?” has been written by parents who had a baby with either Patau’s Syndrome or Edwards’ Syndrome. It succeeds “Why Our Baby?” which was published in 2008. This book contains a significant amount of information on Patau’s Syndrome and Edwards’ Syndrome.
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All Shining in the Spring
The Story of a Baby who Died. A book that SOFT had been asked to highlight. A book to help children and families cope with the loss of a baby. Matthew is excited about the new baby. But then, one day, something very sad happens. The doctor tells Matthew’s mother that her baby isn’t growing properly and it won’t be strong enough to live outside her body.
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The Baby Loss Guide :
Practical and compassionate support with a day-by-day resource to navigate the path of grief / Zoe Clark-Coates. Zoe and her husband Andy have personally faced the loss of five babies. Out of their experiences came the charity The Mariposa Trust (more often known by its primary division Saying Goodbye), offering support to thousands of grieving parents and relatives around the world each week
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