Durning Library

Picture of Durning Library Durning Library is in an impressive Victorian building in Kennington, close to the tube station.

It offers books, DVDs, videos and CDs for loan, a reference and information service, and free use of computers for Internet, email and word-processing.

The Library also holds a small collection of books in Bengali, French and Spanish.

Essential works to children's area

Essential health and safety work is scheduled to be carried out to the floor of the children's area at Durning Library commencing on 25 February 2010. The children's area will remain closed until the work is completed. We apologise for any inconvenience the disruption may cause.

Book groups

Find out about the books groups at Durning Library.

How to find us

167 Kennington Lane
SE11 4HF
Tel: 020 7926 8682
Fax: 020 7926 8684
Location map of Durning Library

Local transport
Tube: Kennington
Buses: 3, 59, 133, 155, 159, 333

Opening hours

Durning Library is open:

  • Monday - 1pm-6pm
  • Tuesday - 10am-6pm
  • Wednesday - 10am-8pm
  • Thursday - closed
  • Friday - 10am-6pm
  • Saturday - 9am-5pm
  • Sunday - closed

Access for people with disabilities

  • Wheelchair access at the rear of library, via Fowley House, White Hart Street. Ramped access
  • Disabled toilet
  • Registered assistance dogs welcome

There is no Induction Loop.

Who to contact