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

● Fat Bear Storytime

October 01, 2026 (Thursday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Oak Grove Public Library will be having Storytimes every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year. These are intended for preschool aged children but are open to all children. Please Join us 09/29/26 at 10:30am for stories, songs, and a simple craft. This storytime will be in coordination with Fat Bear Week, October 2nd- 8th. Fat Bear Week is an annual online tournament celebrating the survival and health of brown bears, featuring bracket-style matchups and public voting. Held every fall, it highlights the brown bears of the Brooks River in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve.

● Story Time

October 01, 2026 (Thursday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

● Tabletop Gaming Afternoon

October 01, 2026 (Thursday) | Purvis Public Library
Bring your favorite deck, card games, or roleplaying games and join the fun! Trade cards, try new games, and find your local playgroup at our weekly Tabletop Gaming Afternoon. We meet every Thursday from 3:30–5:30 PM

● Craft and Chat

October 02, 2026 (Friday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Craft and Chat is a program for adults. They bring in a craft project they are working on and spend a fun morning sharing and crafting.

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