Jakarta, July 7 -- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti has suggested that libraries should also serve as free recreational spaces open to the public.

According to the minister, libraries, especially the National Library (Perpusnas), should not be limited to places for reading and discussing books but should also evolve into enjoyable destinations for people from all walks of life.

"Libraries must be places not only for reading and engaging in discussions but also serve as centers for recreation," Mu'ti stated during a talk show titled "Strengthening the Identity and Role of Librarians through the Establishment of July 7 as Indonesian Librarian Day" here on Monday.

The minister also commended the National Library's i...