In this digital era, the presence of community libraries is very important in building a literate society. A community library is a library managed by the local community, with the aim of increasing awareness and reading habits among the community. With the existence of a community library, the community can access books and other sources of information for free, so that they can increase their knowledge and insight. Community libraries can also be a place for the community to share knowledge and experiences. With discussion activities, seminars, and workshops, the community can interact with each other and expand their knowledge. In addition, community libraries can also be a place for children to learn and play, so that they can increase awareness and reading habits from an early age.
In recent years, community libraries have grown rapidly in Indonesia. Many communities have built community libraries in their areas, with the aim of increasing awareness and reading habits among the community. However, community libraries also face several challenges. One of the challenges faced is the lack of funds and resources.
Many community libraries still rely on donations from the community and do not have enough resources to buy books and other equipment. Therefore, support from the government and the community is needed to build better community libraries. Another challenge faced by community libraries is the lack of programs and activities that cause not all community members to be aware of the existence and benefits of community libraries, so that participation and visits are low. Therefore, promotion is needed regarding the existence of community libraries.
Then, to attract visitors, the library needs to organize various interesting programs and activities. Through cooperation between the community, government, and other organizations, community libraries can be built better and can increase awareness and reading habits among the community. The existence of a community library will increase the knowledge and insight of the community and build a better society. Therefore, let’s support community libraries and build a literate society.