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

● Closed for staff training

April 24, 2026 (Friday) | Oak Grove Public Library
The last Friday of every month, all of the Lamar County Libraries close for staff training. We will be open again on Saturday 4/25/26 from 10am-2pm.

● Closed for Staff Development & Deep Cleaning

April 24, 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. This month we are closing on the 24th instead of the 31st due to Trunk-R-Treat & Halloween.

● Closed for Staff Training

April 24, 2026 (Friday) | Purvis Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed April 24th for Staff Training. We will re-open Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 AM.

● Closed for Staff Training and Deep Cleaning

April 24, 2026 (Friday) | Lumberton Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed on Friday, April 24th. We will reopen at 10am on Saturday, April 25th.

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