Gloversville, NY — The Johnstown Teachers Association (JTA) continues to support the community through its annual Books for Babies donation drive, delivering 459 books to the Nathan Littauer Hospital’s Birthing Center on March 30, 2026.

The Books for Babies program is designed to promote early literacy development and strengthen family bonding from the very beginning of a child’s life. Placing books directly into the hands of families at birth encourages parents to begin reading to their children early—supporting language development, cognitive growth, and emotional connection. Each year, JTA members contribute new books as well as monetary donations, which are used to purchase additional books and supplies to support the initiative.

“Providing books helps us give families a meaningful tool to support their child’s development,” said Assistant Nurse Manager Gina Lachmayer, RN, BSN. “Early reading promotes bonding, language growth, and a lifelong love of learning, and we are thankful to the Johnstown Teachers Association for making that possible.”

This year’s collection reflects the continued dedication of JTA members to fostering a love of reading among the youngest members of the community.

The donation was presented to the Nathan Littauer Hospital Birthing Center, where the books will be distributed to new parents and their newborns.

Pictured during the donation are Birthing Center Nurses Gina Lachmayer and Alex Hennessey, alongside JTA representatives Stephanie Di Visconti, Karyn Watson, Maria Langford, and Sarah White-Murphy.

Nathan Littauer Hospital remains committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the health, well-being, and development of the communities it serves, and thanks the Johnstown Teachers Association.

About Nathan Littauer

Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an 84-bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve.  More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org or calling (518) 725-8621