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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

● Closed for Presidents' Day

Feb 14, 2026 (Saturday) - Feb 16, 2026 (Monday) | Lumberton Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed February 14-16th in observance of Presidents' Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, February 17th.

● Closed for Presidents' Day

Feb 14, 2026 (Saturday) - Feb 16, 2026 (Monday) | Purvis Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed February 14-16th in observance of Presidents' Day. We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17th.

● Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Feb 14, 2026 (Saturday) - Feb 16, 2026 (Monday) | Oak Grove Public Library
All Lamar County libraries will be closed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

● Presidents Day Holiday Closure

Feb 14, 2026 (Saturday) - Feb 16, 2026 (Monday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
We will be closed Saturday the 14th & Monday the 16th for Presidents Day. We will reopen on the 17th at 9:00am

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