The Water and Air Police Directorate of the Bangka Belitung Islands Regional Police held a floating-library program at Sadai Pier in South Bangka Regency on November 8, 2026. The initiative brings reading and learning opportunities to coastal and island communities that are difficult to reach by land.
The patrol boat was converted into a library and welcomed children from nearby coastal areas and schools. With police officers accompanying them, the children read together, listened to stories and practised creative writing.
The collection includes children’s books, general-interest titles and storybooks. The program aims to sustain young people’s interest in printed books amid the spread of digital technology.
