There’s a ray of hope for campaigners angered by the planned closure of the family and mobile libraries.
This morning in the House of Keys, Education Minister Peter Karran revealed they may yet be saved through other means of funding.
That is rumoured to be coming from Island-based e-gaming firm Pokerstars.
Mr Karran faced questions from Douglas North MHK Bill Henderson about what plans might be in place to keep the services running.
And the minister said they may yet remain open:
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