“TPBIS challenges communities to become more creative through multi-stakeholder collaboration. It facilitates advanced literacy—creativity,” said National Library Director E. Aminudin Aziz in Jakarta on Thursday.
Aziz said TPBIS aims to improve quality of life by promoting higher-order literacy skills—from understanding and applying knowledge to creating original ideas.
“A person's quality of life is shaped by their literacy level. At its peak, literacy leads to creativity,” he said.
Despite the program’s creative focus, Aziz emphasized that reading remains its foundation. TPBIS activities are expected to start with reading to build strong habits.
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“When people recognize the value of reading, they’ll grow to love it and make it part of their daily lives,” he said.
Deputy for Library Resource Development Adin Bondar said community participation in TPBIS continues to grow, with around eight million people currently engaged.
“Libraries in districts and cities are reporting increased visits compared to previous years,” he noted.
Bondar added that the TPBIS model has been widely adopted, now active in 3,237 libraries across urban and rural areas. It is supported by 236 expert trainers and 1,384 regional facilitators, along with growing regulatory backing.
“Thirty regions have formally made TPBIS a priority through local regulations. Additionally, 83 regional head regulations and 45 village-level rules now support the program,” he said.
TPBIS aims to redefine libraries as inclusive community hubs that go beyond reading, offering spaces for skills development, innovation, and local empowerment.
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