Statement from
the Friends of the Family Library
27th June 2025
We're pleased to share that we have secured a charity and company to take over the services of the Family Library.
This means that, subject to securing funding, the much-loved services you know and rely on can continue beyond July 2025.
Funding is now our top priority - and we urgently need your help to secure the future of the Libraries services
Please donate if you can via our JustGiving Page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thefamilylibrary
And follow us on Facebook to stay updated and see how you can get involved.
Thank you for your continued support - together, we can save the Library.Services
The Friends of the Family Library, a dedicated group of volunteers who support events, fundraising and daily services, have launched a JustGiving campaign to help secure the future of the Isle of Man's much-loved Family Library.
The Friends-led fundraising drive aims to keep services running, initially for the remainder of 2025 and then beyond.
(Please note that the Friends cannot guarantee that the library will remain open.)
6 things you can do
to help the Friends of the Family Library explore new options to operate the
services:
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Donate to the Friends of the Family Library JustGiving fundraiser. Please donate anything you can to help them reach their target!
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Contact your MHK Give feedback to your MHKs to explain which services you use and how you will be impacted by the closure..
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Spread the word: Follow The Friends of the Family Library on Facebook, share their pinned post, and leave a comment on their posts to let everyone know how you feel about the impending closure
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Sign up for The Friends mailing list to receive updates from the Friends of the Family Library (see form below)
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Come and see what we do! Visit the Family Library in Douglas or the Mobile Family Library around the Island and learn more about our vital services.
Write to your MHK
Give feedback to your MHKs to explain which services you use and how you will be impacted by the closure as they are currently debating any future options
Please consider contacting your MHK or Douglas City Councillor on our behalf: