Taman Bacaan Pelangi

(Rainbow Reading Gardens)

We are a non-profit organisation working to establish children’s libraries
in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia since 2009.

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Our Impact

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207

Libraries established

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287.962+

Books delivered

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42,189+

Children served

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5,892+

Teachers trained

Our Libraries

Check out all the children’s libraries that Taman Bacaan Pelangi [Rainbow Reading Gardens] has stablished in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia.

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Our Programs

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Establish Children Libraries

We establish child-friendly libraries in remote areas of Eastern Indonesia. We work together with the local schools and transform their library into a child friendly learning environment that will foster the love of reading in each of the student.

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Capacity Building Workshops

We provide a series of capacity building workshops for the local teachers that enable them to have the skills and knowledge needed in nurturing the habit of reading on their students and promoting literacy in their village.

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Basic Literacy Course

In each of our library, reading activities are regularly conducted. Each class has reading activities weekly at the library, lead by the classroom’s teacher. Through reading activities, children will slowly grow the love of reading.

Collaboration Between Bank Indonesia and Taman Bacaan Pelangi to Revitalize 5 Libraries in Nagekeo, NTT

Bank Indonesia, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, has partnered with Taman Bacaan Pelangi in the Library Revitalization Program. This program aims to provide access to high-quality children's books and revitalize school library spaces by...

Socialization of the Child-Friendly Library Program at SDN 76 Buton

That day, the village of Lasembangi was not as bright as usual. The sky was slightly overcast, though the rain had yet to fall. In one of the classrooms of SDN 76 Buton, located in Lasembangi Village, Lasalimu District, Buton Regency, on January 18, 2025, teachers and...

As Retirement Looms, Mama Gina’s Love for Literacy Continues to Inspire

Regina Agho, commonly known as Mama Gina, is the most senior teacher at SDK Lena and will retire in December 2025. Despite her upcoming retirement, Mama Gina remains enthusiastic about contributing to improving literacy among the children at SDK Lena. In 2023, Mama...

Krisan and His Progress Through Books: A Story from Grassroot

In the corner of Woedoa village, Maria Henrika Rombas, known as Marsi, spends her days with her cheerful son, Stefanus Krisan Geka. Krisan, a grade 1 student at SDI Sorowea, has a strong enthusiasm for exploring the world around him. Before the presence of a...

Child-Friendly Library for All

The concept of a child-friendly library at SDI Tibakisa has been running for almost six months since its inauguration in November 2023. Its utilization and management have started to run smoothly. Several students were observed coming and going into the library room....

Reflecting Together for Sustainability

On Thursday, 4 April 2024, TBP conducted a Reflection Meeting virtually, which was attended by 40 school partners. In this meeting, all schools were asked to reflect on what had worked well and what needed to improve in their library management in order to ensure the...

Navigating A Partnership as An Opportunity for Improvement

When first assigned at SDI Mbay as a principal, Mrs Astuti was quite pessimistic. The school looks arid and dull with no trees or plants, and the walls were mostly painted white but covered with mud and dust. She also had to deal with the teachers who demonstrated...

Gian and the Footprints of Inspiration in the Library

Stefanus Gian K. P. Kehi, or affectionately known as Gian, is a figure who radiates extraordinary spirit and perseverance. Even though he is still in the 4th grade at SDK Supilape, Gian has already shown remarkable dedication towards his aspirations. When his school...

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In the News

NET. Lentera Indonesia (August 2014)
TV One - Aku Bangga (May 2015)
Trans7 - She Can! (May 2015)
DAAI TV - Mutiara Indonesia (April 2016)