The main library in Banda Aceh is reporting a significant increase in visitors since since January 2009. The number of children visiting is also increasing, perhaps due in part to the monthly story time program.  The kids seem to especially enjoy this program for it is also combine with a drawing and writing competition.  The Cinta Baca staff had also distributed a lot of flyers to the community letting them know about the Library.

During the first six months of this year the library saw around 40 people visit each day. Numbers had slightly descrease over the past two months. One  The need for more new books in the collection may be one of the reasons for the decreasing number of people visiting the library. Several frequent visitors had asked us to provide certain books they need in the library. However, the high cost for providing good books has limited the staff from purchasing more books.

The staff continues to learn how to use what they have. In two weeks they plan to have some training on how to manage good and attractive libraries. Hopefully, this will attract new visitors and members. So far the library has some 800 members. Members are allowed to check out books from the library while visitors usually come to read or to do assignments with the help of the numerous books.

• Tutoring - elementary and middle school students mostly in mathematics, English, writing, and reading.
• ESL (English as a Second Language) - has been done a couple times this year and enhanced by visiting native speakers. This is mainly for students and English teachers who are interested in improving and practicing their English. Because this program is held in the library many  English teacher are using their influence to tell people about the library and our many services and programs.