Revitalisasi Taman Baca Masyarakat (TBM) Gandasari Sebagai Strategi Pengembangan Minat Baca Anak Desa Sukaraya

Abstract

The low reading interest of children in Sukaraya Village is a significant problem influenced by limited access to engaging reading materials and a lack of adequate literacy facilities. This community service activity aims to revitalize the Gandasari Community Reading Park (TBM) as a strategy to develop children's reading interest in Sukaraya Village. The program was implemented through three stages: (1) preparation, (2) implementation, and (3) evaluation. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in children's reading interest, reflected in increased visits to the TBM, participation in literacy activities, and the realization of better and more sustainable TBM management. Thus, the revitalization of the Gandasari TBM has proven effective as a strategy to foster a reading culture in Sukaraya Village while simultaneously supporting the improvement of the quality of non-formal education in the community.Rendahnya minat baca anak di Desa Sukaraya merupakan permasalahan penting yang dipengaruhi oleh terbatasnya akses bahan bacaan menarik dan kurangnya fasilitas literasi yang memadai. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan merevitalisasi Taman Baca Masyarakat (TBM) Gandasari sebagai strategi pengembangan minat baca anak di Desa Sukaraya. Program dilaksanakan melalui tiga tahapan, yaitu (1) persiapan, (2) pelaksanaan, dan (3) evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan minat baca anak yang tercermin dari meningkatnya kunjungan ke TBM, partisipasi dalam kegiatan literasi, serta terwujudnya pengelolaan TBM yang lebih baik dan berkelanjutan. Dengan demikian, revitalisasi TBM Gandasari terbukti efektif sebagai strategi dalam menumbuhkan budaya baca di Desa Sukaraya sekaligus mendukung peningkatan kualitas pendidikan nonformal di masyarakat.