I haven't set foot in a library for years (I don't really like reading in them), but it's interesting that yours would allow people to drink while reading books. Personally, I would be afraid of spillages and stains left on the pages!

*grumbles* My library doesn't have a coffee maker... 😒

We have what we call "Literary coffee bars"...people go, take a seat, ask for their favourite coffee and select a book from the store shelves...