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

● Book Club: All Systems Red

April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) | Purvis Public Library
Join us for this month's book club pick: All Systems Red by Martha Wells

● Menopause

April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) | Oak Grove Public Library
An expert in puberty and sex education will be here to discuss menopause. She has done other programs on puberty for us before. They are always educational and fun!

● 601 Cookbook Club

April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Before 4/28/26 come into the library and choose a recipe to make for the club. We will all discuss the recipe and sample all the different foods created by the members. Come hungry!

● Tech Tuesdays

April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
Need help with setting up a FB account, email, or any other tech issues. We have set aside a few hours every Tuesday to help you with all your tech needs!

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