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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

● Eudora Welty Exhibit

Aug 17, 2026 (Monday) - Aug 27, 2026 (Thursday) | Oak Grove Public Library
“Welty”, an exhibit featuring photographs by Eudora Welty, will be on display at the Oak Grove Public Library. During the early 1930s, Eudora Welty traveled across Mississippi as a publicist for the Works Progress Administration. She used the time to take hundreds of photographs of Mississippi. The exhibit compares some of those photographs with excerpts from her writing to show the relationship between her experiences and her future writings. The exhibit “Welty” comprises 14 photographs and passages from her books.

● English as a Second Language

August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) | Oak Grove Public Library
We have a volunteer who helps people whose native language is not English improve their skills. They meet at the Oak Grove Public Library every Wednesday at 5:15 pm. For more information, please call 601-296-1620.

● Oak Grove Writer's Guild

August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) | Oak Grove Public Library

The Oak Grove Writer's Guild meets every Wednesday at the Oak Grove Public Library at 4pm. They accept writing prompts, share their writings and give feedback. Whether you write for profit or pleasure, this group is here for you.

● Camping Story Time

August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) | Purvis Public Library
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the library for story time! Get ready to read a book and make a fun craft, this week's theme is camping!

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