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 Talk with Becca

February 12, 2026 (Thursday) | Purvis Public Library
Get help with your technology questions.

● Story Time

February 12, 2026 (Thursday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

● Storytime

February 12, 2026 (Thursday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Oak Grove Library has story time every Tuesday and Thursday. Each week we have a new theme. Story time is designed for preschoolers but is open to all children. We will read two books, do a song or finger rhyme followed by a craft.

● Winter Olympics STEAM

February 12, 2026 (Thursday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Get excited about the winter Olympics by learning and having fun. We will build a bobsled from toilet-paper tubes, try curling, design out own snowboards and so much more!

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