Douglas Council says it doesn't have the money or powers to help save the Island's Family Library.
At its last meeting, the local authority's regeneration and community committee discussed the possible closure of the facility, which said it needed an extra £100,000 a year to survive.
Councillors said although it's a popular service in Douglas, it's not run by the council.
They added they don't have any spare money to help save it, and have no powers to step in to help.
Government paid grant for fishing boat used in drug smuggling plot
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it paid 40 per cent of the cost of a fishing boat which was involved in smuggling £340,000 worth of drugs to the Island.
Manxman sailings cancelled because of gales
The Steam Packet says two of its sailings tonight have been called off.
Yule be missing this, say police!
Police in the north of the Island say they've found a piece of lost proper-tree after last night's gales.
No net zero referendum after Tynwald vote
The Island won't get a referendum on scrapping net zero - because there's a general election next year.
8% rise in government workers, 36% rise in salaries since 2021
The government says its salary costs for workers have risen by more than 36 per cent in the last five years, while the number of people working for it has risen by just over eight per cent.
Manxman sailings could face disruption tonight
The Steam Packet Company says it'll make a decision by 5pm today about two ferry sailings tonight.
Work continues to reopen roads closed by storm
The Department of Infrastructure says it's continuing to try to reopen roads closed after Storm Bram swept the Island yesterday.
Four-month closure planned for Peel Prom
Part of Peel promenade is due to close for about four months from February.
