Libraries support wellbeing and sustainable living by their very nature: borrow instead of buying, enjoy something tangible instead of spending time online, and find peace and focus away from the noise – all free of charge. Add the fact that libraries bring together the world’s knowledge, and you have a formula for saving the world.

The “An hour before bed!” campaign reminds us that quality sleep is essential to wellbeing. Putting screens away an hour before bedtime helps us sleep better and offers a chance to unwind with a good printed book, leaving the day’s thoughts and the noise of social media behind. After two weeks, this may become such an enjoyable habit that you no longer want to take a screen to bed.

TalTech Library’s temporary service area features a selection of books, ranging from non-fiction on the campaign’s themes to enjoyable bedtime fiction. All of them can be borrowed directly from the display. And with the e-rehkendus online maths challenge approaching, there is no better time to take Matemaatika õhtuõpik (“An Evening Textbook of Mathematics”) to bed.

During the campaign, library staff will also share on the library’s Instagram account which books they are spending their hour before bed with. Take inspiration from their recommendations and lose yourself in a book!

European Sustainable Development Week runs from 18 September to 8 October, highlighting the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the many initiatives across Europe that help achieve them. “An hour before bed!” is Estonian libraries’ contribution to six goals: good health and wellbeing; quality education; sustainable cities and communities; responsible consumption and production; climate action; and culture.

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European Sustainable Development Week

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