How You Can Help Save The Family Library

You’ll have seen the news today that the Family Library has revealed plans to close for good on Thursday, July 31.

But a heartfelt plea has been issued, and yes, you can help!

All services – including the Children’s Library, Mobile Library Bus, Home Delivery Service and Bibliotherapy – are set to shut down unless urgent support can be found.

The team says rising costs and falling income have left them facing a £100k annual funding gap that can no longer be sustained.

But it’s not over yet — they’re urging the public to get involved: contact your MHK, share their posts, pop in for a visit, or donate if you can.

More than 2,000 people across the island use the service, which has been a charity since government funding cuts.

While government funding ceased in 2020, it resumed again and a five-year funding arrangement has been in place since 2022 on a sliding scale from £125k in August that year to £65k next August.

But this could be the final chapter — unless the island rallies round. Find out more on their website and social pages.