Just to let you know that we are saying goodbye to X and joining Bluesky. Find us at the link below...
The Lit & Phil is Newcastle’s exquisite independent library, open to all and free to explore and browse...
- We had a visit from Joseph Swan the other day - well, a LEGO version made by Stephen Thomas: @spot_the_brick What a lovely surprise, especially as it's our bicentenary year!
- FRIDAY JANUARY 24TH 2025 Due to adverse weather conditions we will be closed all day. MONDAY JANUARY 27TH 2025 Due to the monthly staff meeting, the library will not be open until 10.30am. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
- The Lit & Phil will be closed over the Christmas Holidays. The last day we are open is 9:30am-1pm on Saturday 21st December 2024. We will reopen at 9:30am on Thursday 2nd January 2025. We hope you have a wonderful holiday, Lit & Phil Team
- Places are LIVE for a talk with the author Sue Reed (@suereedwrites ), 'Dare to Be Different' litandphil.org.uk/event/books-on… Places are FREE for Saturday 30th November at 12.30pm at the Lit & Phil Library. ( Ages 13+ welcome! )

