Durning Library

Durning Library is located in Kennington, close to the tube station.

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Location

Address

167 Kennington Lane
London SE11 4HF
United Kingdom

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Accessibility

Ramp at the rear of the library via Fowly House, White Hart Street.

There is a hearing assistance system at the enquiry desk and staff are trained to use the system.

For full access information, please go to the AccessAble website.

Other information

Venue notes

Facilities and services include: 

  • Books including spoken word audio and large print books, language courses, and books in community languages. 
  • Library members also have access to a wide range of online materials including E Audio, E Books, magazines and online reference sources for adults and children.  Many of these can be accessed from home. 
  • Wi-Fi - Use your library card to connect to our free unlimited Wi-Fi 
  • Computers - free use of adult and children’s computers, with the latest Microsoft Office software
  • Screen magnifier and screen reading software, plus Eye Pal Solo read aloud scanner for low vision and blind users. 
  • Printing, including Wi-fi printing from your own device.
  • Photocopying –affordable black and white and colour photocopying.
  • Study Space available.
  • Book-a-Librarian - when you need extra 121 help and support with daily tasks e.g., freedom pass or passport applications, job search etc, we offer one hour 121 appointments with a member of staff to assist you. 
  • Room Hire – whether you want to hold a meeting for two or a special family birthday or other special occasion, we have just the space for you at competitive rates.
  • Adult Reading Group – our friendly and sociable group meets once a month to discuss the latest hot fiction titles. New members are always welcome to join. We supply the books. 
  • Baby rhyme-time and under-fives storytelling sessions. 
  • Daily newspapers and periodicals, plus children’s magazines. 
  • Baby changing facilities 
  • Book Start packs for gifting. 
  • Hygiene Bank-we accept donations of new and unused hygiene and personal care products that are redistributed to families and individuals living in hygiene poverty. 
  • We recycle and re-use batteries

Room hire

Hire of library space per hourRate during library opening hoursRate outside of library opening hours 

Durning Library : Phone 0207 926 8682

durninglibrary@lambeth.gov.uk

  
Durning Library hall hire£50  (*£30)£60
Durning Adult Library – weekdaysN/A£50 (*£40)
Durning Adult Library – weekendN/A£60 (*£50)
Durning Children's Library weekdaysN/A£40 (*£30)
Durning Children's Library weekendN/A £50 (*£40)
Durning Adult and Children's LibraryN/A£70 (*£60)
POD£10N/A
Equipment Cost
Stage£30
Glasses25p (per glass)
Tea/coffee£3 (per person)

Safe Haven space

Durning Library is a Safe Haven space providing temporary refuge for anyone experiencing harassment or feeling unsafe. Staff can offer practical help such as phone charging and can contact emergency services as needed.

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Opening times

Venue opening times
Monday1pm to 6pm
Tuesday10am to 6pm
Wednesday10am to 8pm
ThursdayClosed
Friday10am to 6pm
Saturday9am to 5pm
SundaysClosed
Bank HolidaysClosed

Enquiries

Name:
Arthur Lech
Job title:
Library manager
Phone:

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