Visit The Lit & Phil
We are pleased to confirm that the Lit & Phil is now open again to members. Please read below for full information....
Information for members & visitors
Reopening!
We are pleased to confirm that the Lit & Phil is now open again to members.
During this initial reopening period, members must book their visit in advance, whether it is to browse and borrow books/CDs, or just to return or collect pre-ordered items. To book a slot please telephone 0191 232 0192 or email: library@litandphil.org.uk
Members may book up to 2 one hour slots per day up to 3 times per week on different days.
As well as the Main Library, the Music/Committee Room may be used on request. During this first reopening period, the Silence/Reference Room may not be used by members.
From Monday 12th April the library's opening hours will be:
Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 10am - 12 noon, 1pm - 4pm
Wednesdays 10am-12 noon, 1pm-4pm, 5pm -7pm
Saturday opening will commence in May: 8th and 22nd 10am -1pm
We will continue to have social distancing measures in place, such as limited seating and the maintaining of a one-way system around the library. Face coverings must be worn in the building and the hand sanitisers available in the library should be used.
Members may request our home delivery/collection service, run by volunteers, or that books are sent by post.
The Lit & Phil team
How to find us
The Lit & Phil Library is Newcastle’s exquisite secret library but is currently open to members-only (pre-booking essential) because of the pandemic.
We are a stone's throw from Newcastle Central Station...
23 Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1SE
Tel: 0191 232 0192
Nearest Metro station: Central Station

Opening Hours
We are pleased to confirm that the Lit & Phil is now open again to members.
During this initial reopening period, members must book their visit in advance, whether it is to browse and borrow books/CDs, or just to return or collect pre-ordered items. To book a slot please telephone 0191 232 0192 or 07971956185 (mobile in use this week only) or email: library@litandphil.org.uk
Members may book up to 2 one hour slots per day up to 3 times per week on different days.
From Monday 12th April the library's opening hours will be:
Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 10am - 12 noon, 1pm - 4pm
Wednesdays 10am-12 noon, 1pm-4pm, 5pm -7pm
Saturday opening will commence in May: 8th and 22nd 10am -1pm
We will continue to have social distancing measures in place, such as limited seating and the maintaining of a one-way system around the library. Face coverings must be worn in the building and the hand sanitisers available in the library should be used.
Members may request our home delivery/collection service, run by volunteers, or that books are sent by post.




Book a Tour
During this initial re-opening phase we will be unable to offer our famous and popular guided tours. However keep checking this page and we hope to bring them back very soon!
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