点评:The Lit and Phil was founded in 1793 and has been based in its current location, a short walk from Central Station, since 1825. As a place of learning that predates the city's universities, it describes itself as a "sanctuary for book lovers, an oasis for musicians and a realm of magic and mystery for children and the young-at-heart".
What a delight to step away for a moment from the hub and bub of the city into this oasis of stillness. There is a small café at the rear of the central room, with a large communal table, which may or may not be open to non-members.
The library offers free guided tours of the building, which must be booked in advance, along with a programme of daytime and evening events for which charges apply. Full details are available on the website.
The staff were most welcoming and allowed me to venture into the "members only" area to take some of these photos.
翻译:Lit and Phil成立于1793年,自1825年起便坐落于如今的地址——离中央车站仅几步之遥。作为一家历史悠久的学习场所,它比这座城市的各所大学出现得更早。该机构自称为“书迷的避风港、音乐家的绿洲,以及孩子们和永葆童心之人体验神奇与神秘的天地”。
能暂时逃离城市的喧嚣,置身于这片宁静的绿洲之中,真是莫大的享受。中央大厅的后方有一家小咖啡馆。馆内设有一张大型公共桌,是否对非会员开放则不确定。
图书馆提供免费的导览服务,但需提前预约;此外还举办需付费的日间及晚间活动。详细信息和安排均可在网站上查阅。
工作人员非常热情友好,还允许我进入“仅限会员”区域拍摄这些照片。