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 Easter Holiday

Apr 03, 2026 (Friday) - Apr 05, 2026 (Sunday) | Oak Grove Public Library

● Closed for the Easter Holiday

Apr 03, 2026 (Friday) - Apr 04, 2026 (Saturday) | Purvis Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed April 3rd-4th in observance of the Easter holiday. We will re-open Monday, April 6th at 9:00 AM.

● Easter Holiday Closure

Apr 03, 2026 (Friday) - Apr 05, 2026 (Sunday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
We will be closed Friday the 3rd & Saturday the 4th. We will reopen on the 6th at 9:00am

● Chess Club

April 07, 2026 (Tuesday) | Oak Grove Public Library
All ages and experience level players meet up once a month to play against each other in a friendly and educational way.

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