To increase reading interest, a mini library was set up by East Jakarta Library and Archive Sub-dept. at Matraman Sub-district RSUD, Tuesday (5/16). 

We set up library in the hospital to relieve boredom in the hospital

East Jakarta Library and Archive Sub-dept. Head, Fadlan Zurhan said the hospital was chosen, as people often visit the hospital every day. Thus it is hoped patient and its family in the hospital interested in reading a book while waiting for call queue.

"We set up library in the hospital to relieve boredom in the hospital," he stated, Tuesday (5/16).

It is put on second floor of Matraman Sub-district RSUD on Jalan Kebon Kelapa Raya No. 29, Kayu Manis, Matraman. Its location is next to a patient registration counter.

The library has 300 books, starting from story, fairy tales, plants cultivation and animals, cooking, skills, general knowledge, etc. There is also prepared children's playground.

"Every three months, these books will be replaced with new ones," he closed.