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The interest in reading in Indonesia is still relatively low according to various international surveys, so it needs to be a shared concern so that it does not have a negative impact in the future. This community service aims to increase the interest in reading of elementary school children in  Brambang village through a mini library program. Low access to interesting and educational reading books is one of the main challenges in fostering a reading culture among children. This activity involves the procurement and management of a mini library equipped with a collection of books on various themes, including fairy tales, science, and inspirational stories. In addition, supporting activities such as storytelling, reading competitions, and basic literacy training are held to attract children's interest. This program is carried out collaboratively by involving the local community, parents, and volunteers. The results of the activity show an increase in children's enthusiasm for reading books, which can be seen from the increasing number of visits to the mini library and active participation in literacy activities. This program is expected to be the first step in building a sustainable literacy culture in Brambang village and can be the starting point.

Improving and developing the mini library at Jabung Wetan State Elementary School is a program designed by teaching campus students with the approval of the school and field supervisor lecturers (DPL). This program aims to meet the needs of the school community in the teaching and learning process, especially in increasing literacy activities for students' reading interest in the school environment. The method used in this service article is descriptive qualitative by going directly into the field to carry out observation and survey activities in school libraries.This program activity goes through several stages which include: (1) making and distributing book donation pamphlets to school residents and the outside community, (2) collecting donated books, (3) buying books from the money from donations, (4) cleaning and arranging the cooperative space which will be transformed into a library, (5) the process of decorating the library, (6) the process of classifying books based on their type, (7) writing a list of books into the main library book, (8) making labels for each books, (9) arranging and arranging books on shelves, (10) selecting and appointing library ambassadors.