The Lit & Phil

The Lit & Phil is an independent library, opened in 1825. Free to visit and browse, and situated a few minutes from Central Station, the library is a great space for research, study and relaxation (tea and coffee available!).

As well as housing almost 200,000 books, a huge CD collection and many music scores, the library hosts a great range of events including lectures, concerts, book launches, poetry and theatre.

Call in and see for yourself!

Upcoming (0)

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Past (93)

The Canterville Ghost primary image

The Canterville Ghost

Thu, Mar 4, 6:00 PM GMT

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Gail Nina-Anderson: The inheritance of Titian primary image

Gail Nina-Anderson: The inheritance of Titian

Mon, May 4, 6:00 PM

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Emerging Artists Series - May  primary image

Emerging Artists Series - May

Fri, May 1, 1:00 PM

Free

Superheavy: Making & Breaking the Periodic Table primary image

Superheavy: Making & Breaking the Periodic Table

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 PM

Free

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian and the Classical Nude primary image

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian and the Classical Nude

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00 PM

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Cobalt Duet and Duo Series (April) primary image

Cobalt Duet and Duo Series (April)

Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM

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Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian, Bellini and Giorgione: A New Style for Venice primary image

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian, Bellini and Giorgione: A New Style for Venice

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00 PM

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Citizen's Advice Cases in 1950s Tyneside primary image

Citizen's Advice Cases in 1950s Tyneside

Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM

Free

West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra primary image

West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra

Thu, Apr 2, 6:00 PM

Free

Newcastles of the world primary image

Newcastles of the world

Wed, Apr 1, 6:00 PM

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Emerging Artists Series - March primary image

Emerging Artists Series - March

Fri, Mar 27, 1:00 PM

Free

The First Geordie Drug primary image

The First Geordie Drug

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00 PM

Free

The Canterville Ghost primary image

The Canterville Ghost

Thu, Mar 4, 6:00 PM GMT

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Gail Nina-Anderson: The inheritance of Titian primary image

Gail Nina-Anderson: The inheritance of Titian

Mon, May 4, 6:00 PM

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Emerging Artists Series - May  primary image

Emerging Artists Series - May

Fri, May 1, 1:00 PM

Free

Superheavy: Making & Breaking the Periodic Table primary image

Superheavy: Making & Breaking the Periodic Table

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 PM

Free

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian and the Classical Nude primary image

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian and the Classical Nude

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00 PM

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Cobalt Duet and Duo Series (April) primary image

Cobalt Duet and Duo Series (April)

Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM

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Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian, Bellini and Giorgione: A New Style for Venice primary image

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian, Bellini and Giorgione: A New Style for Venice

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00 PM

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Citizen's Advice Cases in 1950s Tyneside primary image

Citizen's Advice Cases in 1950s Tyneside

Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM

Free

West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra primary image

West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra

Thu, Apr 2, 6:00 PM

Free

Newcastles of the world primary image

Newcastles of the world

Wed, Apr 1, 6:00 PM

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Emerging Artists Series - March primary image

Emerging Artists Series - March

Fri, Mar 27, 1:00 PM

Free

The First Geordie Drug primary image

The First Geordie Drug

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00 PM

Free

The Lit & Phil is an independent library, opened in 1825. Free to visit and browse, and situated a few minutes from Central Station, the library is a great space for research, study and relaxation (tea and coffee available!).

As well as housing almost 200,000 books, a huge CD collection and many music scores, the library hosts a great range of events including lectures, concerts, book launches, poetry and theatre.

Call in and see for yourself!

Events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events
The Canterville Ghost primary image

The Canterville Ghost

Thu, Mar 4, 6:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Gail Nina-Anderson: The inheritance of Titian primary image

Gail Nina-Anderson: The inheritance of Titian

Mon, May 4, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Emerging Artists Series - May  primary image

Emerging Artists Series - May

Fri, May 1, 1:00 PM

Free

Superheavy: Making & Breaking the Periodic Table primary image

Superheavy: Making & Breaking the Periodic Table

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 PM

Free

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian and the Classical Nude primary image

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian and the Classical Nude

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Cobalt Duet and Duo Series (April) primary image

Cobalt Duet and Duo Series (April)

Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM

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Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian, Bellini and Giorgione: A New Style for Venice primary image

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian, Bellini and Giorgione: A New Style for Venice

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Citizen's Advice Cases in 1950s Tyneside primary image

Citizen's Advice Cases in 1950s Tyneside

Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM

Free

West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra primary image

West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra

Thu, Apr 2, 6:00 PM

Free

Newcastles of the world primary image

Newcastles of the world

Wed, Apr 1, 6:00 PM

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Emerging Artists Series - March primary image

Emerging Artists Series - March

Fri, Mar 27, 1:00 PM

Free

The First Geordie Drug primary image

The First Geordie Drug

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00 PM

Free

The Canterville Ghost primary image

The Canterville Ghost

Thu, Mar 4, 6:00 PM GMT

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Gail Nina-Anderson: The inheritance of Titian primary image

Gail Nina-Anderson: The inheritance of Titian

Mon, May 4, 6:00 PM

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Emerging Artists Series - May  primary image

Emerging Artists Series - May

Fri, May 1, 1:00 PM

Free

Superheavy: Making & Breaking the Periodic Table primary image

Superheavy: Making & Breaking the Periodic Table

Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 PM

Free

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian and the Classical Nude primary image

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian and the Classical Nude

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00 PM

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Cobalt Duet and Duo Series (April) primary image

Cobalt Duet and Duo Series (April)

Wed, Apr 22, 7:00 PM

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Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian, Bellini and Giorgione: A New Style for Venice primary image

Gail-Nina Anderson: Titian, Bellini and Giorgione: A New Style for Venice

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Citizen's Advice Cases in 1950s Tyneside primary image

Citizen's Advice Cases in 1950s Tyneside

Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM

Free

West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra primary image

West Newcastle Symphony Orchestra

Thu, Apr 2, 6:00 PM

Free

Newcastles of the world primary image

Newcastles of the world

Wed, Apr 1, 6:00 PM

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Emerging Artists Series - March primary image

Emerging Artists Series - March

Fri, Mar 27, 1:00 PM

Free

The First Geordie Drug primary image

The First Geordie Drug

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00 PM

Free