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

● 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.

● 90s & 00s Teen Movie Trivia

August 27, 2026 (Thursday) | Purvis Public Library
Test your knowledge of iconic movies, unforgettable characters, and classic moments from the big screen. Join us for a totally fun throwback challenge!

● Bunco Night

August 27, 2026 (Thursday) | Lumberton Public Library
Call us to reserve your seat for bunco night before there's no room left!

● Craft and Chat

August 27, 2026 (Thursday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Craft and Chat is a program for adults. They bring in a craft project they are working on and spend a fun morning sharing and crafting.

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