Cody, Wyo. (Dec. 23, 2025) – Cody Regional Health is proud to announce a new partnership with the Park County Libraries through its Books for Babies program, a meaningful initiative designed to support early literacy and family bonding from the very first days of life.
Francie Coe, Outreach Coordinator for the Park County Library, recently visited Cody Regional Health to meet with Women’s Health and Nursery Director Vicki Sarver to discuss the program. Through this partnership, the Park County Library will donate over 200 books over the next year to newborns and their families at Cody Regional Health. These books are specifically designed to benefit infants by supporting early visual development and cognitive growth.
“Programs like Books for Babies are incredibly special because they support families at such an important moment,” said Vicki Sarver, Director of Women’s Health and Nursery at Cody Regional Health. “Reading to babies—even at the infant stage—helps build early brain development, strengthens the parent-child bond, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning. We are grateful to the Park County Library for investing in our families and our community.”
Research consistently shows that reading to children from birth helps develop language skills, emotional connection, and early literacy. Even before babies understand words, hearing a parent’s voice and engaging with books helps stimulate brain development and creates comforting routines.
“The Park County Library believes it’s never too early to introduce children to books,” said Francie Coe, Outreach Coordinator for the Park County Library. “Books are especially beneficial for infants, and we are excited to partner with Cody Regional Health to place these resources directly into the hands of families. Our library is a welcoming space for families, and we hope this program encourages parents to continue reading together and to visit the library as their children grow.”
This initiative is also supported through the mission of the Cody Regional Health Foundation, which works to strengthen community partnerships and invest in programs that enhance the health and well-being of local families. By helping connect donors, partners, and organizations, the Foundation plays an important role in bringing meaningful programs like Books for Babies to life.
“Partnerships like this are exactly what the Cody Regional Health Foundation exists to support,” said Heather Stambaugh, Foundation Director at Cody Regional Health. “We are so grateful for this mutually beneficial community partnership. Providing books to infants while promoting our community library is a wonderful win-win for everyone involved.”
