Menghidupkan Kembali Ruang Literasi: Revitalisasi Pojok Baca Berbasis Masyarakat di RW 08 Kelurahan Bojongsari Baru

Abstract

Reading corners are important spaces for improving literacy in society and providing access to books within the community. However, these facilities will not be used to their full potential if the space, storage areas, and book collections are not well-organized. This community service project aims to improve the Reading Corner in RW 08, Bojongsari Baru Village, by optimizing existing facilities. The project took place from July to August 2026 using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, which involves the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The implementation of the activity included cleaning and painting the space, assembling and arranging the shelves, and organizing the book collection. The results of this activity showed improvements in the physical condition of the space, the organization of the facilities, and the arrangement of reading materials, making the reading corner more accessible and tidy for community use. The implications of this initiative suggest that improving existing facilities can serve as a solution for developing literacy spaces without the need to build new ones. However, the program has not yet quantitatively measured changes in reading interest among community members. Therefore, the revitalization of reading corners can serve as a first step toward maximizing the community’s literacy assets and should be supported by ongoing utilization and evaluation.