BEKASI CITY – Coinciding with the October 2025 Language Month, SMP Negeri 34 Bekasi City launched a Digital Library on Thursday. The digital library at SMPN 34 is the first at the public junior high school level throughout Bekasi City.
With the presence of the digital library, SMPN 34 Bekasi opens a new chapter in the world of education, making literacy closer and more accessible to the younger generation.
The principal explained that the digital library was born from the need for a broader and unlimited reading space.
“Our physical library is limited. If it accommodates more than 20-25 students, the atmosphere becomes less comfortable. That’s where the idea emerged to provide a digital reading space. Children can access reading materials, textbooks, and literacy through their gadgets, anytime and anywhere,” the principal stated.
In addition to providing digital access, the school also built creative reading spaces such as Reading Gazebo, Reading Tribune, and Reading Tent that students can use during breaks or while waiting for class.
According to the principal, this innovation is not only to facilitate SMPN 34 students but is also expected to inspire other schools in Bekasi City.
“The hope is that this digital library can foster a love of reading culture among students. We would be even more grateful if it could inspire other schools. We have the slogan SASESASI (One Semester One Innovation), so both teachers and students must continue to create breakthroughs,” they concluded.
SMP Negeri 34 Bekasi City
SMP Negeri 34 Bekasi City is a public junior high school located in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia. As a state school, it was established to serve the local community’s educational needs, reflecting the broader development of public education infrastructure in the rapidly growing city of Bekasi.
Digital Library
A Digital Library is an online collection of digital objects, including text, audio, and video, stored in electronic formats. It emerged with the rise of the internet in the late 20th century, building upon the concept of traditional libraries by utilizing digital technology to preserve and provide universal access to information. This innovation allows users to remotely access vast collections of materials that would otherwise be confined to a physical location.
Reading Gazebo
The Reading Gazebo is a historic bandstand located in Reading, Pennsylvania’s City Park. It was constructed in the late 19th century and has served as a central venue for community concerts and public gatherings for over a hundred years. Today, it remains a beloved local landmark and a symbol of the city’s cultural heritage.
Reading Tribune
The Reading Tribune was a daily newspaper founded in 1848 in Reading, Pennsylvania. It served as a major source of news for the city and Berks County for over 150 years before ceasing publication in 2008.
Reading Tent
A Reading Tent is not a specific historical or cultural site, but a general concept for a temporary, informal space created to encourage reading. These tents are often set up at festivals, in parks, or in schools to provide a comfortable and inviting area for people, especially children, to browse and enjoy books. Their history is rooted in community and educational initiatives aimed at promoting literacy and making literature more accessible outside of traditional library settings.
