Sustainable? Sustainable! - Hessian Library Day in Hofheim on May 8th 2023

[Translate to English:] © United Nations 2019

Did you know that libraries as cultural institutions are fundamentally sustainable? According to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, libraries make a major contribution to "providing information, digital infrastructure and knowledge for all", "enabling access to education" and are part of the "sustainable development of cities and communities".

(Source: bibliotheksportal.de)

But can libraries do even more? That was one of the big questions discussed at this year's Hessian Library Day in Hofheim. And indeed, some ideas came together on how to act more sustainably on different levels. From boxes for handing in old electronics, a bag swap exchange, a seed library and even events that educate about sustainability.

Sustainability needs to be thought about at every level and everyone can do their part! How do you envision a sustainable library?

Feel free to share your ideas, concepts and thoughts on @hlb_rheinmain melden!