FAQ's

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● Who is eligible for a free library card?

Anyone age 5 and older who lives, works, and/or goes to school in Lamar County may get a library car ... (Read More)

● Can I get a card if I don't live in Lamar County?

Patrons living outside of the Lamar County service area are eligible for a library card at no additi ... (Read More)

● How old does my child need to be to get his/her own card?

Children are eligible for their own regular library card when they reach the age of 5 years. All app ... (Read More)

● How much does a library card cost?

To sign up for a free library card, you must visit any Lamar County Library System location a ... (Read More)

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Library Events

Lamar County Library Events

● Adult Bingo

November 02, 2026 (Monday) | Lumberton Public Library
Ages 18 and older, join us for a few fun rounds of bingo. Small prizes are awarded at the end of each round!

● Craft Supply Swap

November 03, 2026 (Tuesday) | Purvis Public Library
Bought all the things for a craft and realized it’s just not for you? Bring your supplies to the library, swap them with a new hobby to try, and give your unused paint, brushes, yarn, thread, pens (et cetera et cetera . . .) a new home!

● Storytime at the Hattiesburg Zoo

November 03, 2026 (Tuesday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Admission is not required. Miss Emilee and Miss Deb will be doing a special storytime in the Hattiesburg Zoo Classroom. Zoo admission is not required. We will be doing 2 stories, a new song and a fun craft.

● Fall Storytime

November 03, 2026 (Tuesday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Oak Grove Public Library will be having Storytimes every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year. These are intended for preschool aged children but are open to all children. Please Join us at 10:30am for stories, songs, and a simple craft.

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