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

● Tech Talks

Sep 21, 2026 (Monday) - Sep 28, 2026 (Monday) | Lumberton Public Library
This month, Tech Talk will be on Sept. 21st and 28th. Please join us!

● Closed for Staff Development

September 25, 2026 (Friday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Lamar County Library System closes the last Friday of every month for staff training and cleaning. This month we will be closed September 25th but will reopen Saturday 9/26/26 at 10am.

● Closed for Staff Training

September 25, 2026 (Friday) | Purvis Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed Friday, September 25th for Staff Training. We will re-open Saturday, September 26th at 10:00 AM.

● Closed for Staff Development & Deep Cleaning

September 25, 2026 (Friday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
All Lamar County Libraries are closed the last Friday of every month for staff training and deep cleaning.

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