The future of libraries on the Isle of Man is up for discussion- the Manx government's launched a public consultation
The survey's designed to gauge public opinion on whether we need them or not, and the hows and ifs of public funding.
It comes after funding was pulled and then reinstated again for the Family Library in Douglas.
The charity, on Westmoreland Road needs a yearly budget of £250,000 to keep going and has been boosted with private donations since government cuts in 2011.
A working party was established in 2019 to look at the purpose of public libraries. It contained recommendations about future provision, including mobile services for vulnerable people.
If you'd like to have your say about the future of all public libraries on the island, you're asked to complete the online survey before Friday 20th August.
More information is available on the Manx government website.
https://consult.gov.im/cabinet-office/public-libraries/consult_view/
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