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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

● True Crime and Tea Time

February 19, 2026 (Thursday) | Oak Grove Public Library
This month we will be discussing the 1929 Saint Valentine's Day Massacre.

● True Crime with Sam

February 19, 2026 (Thursday) | Lumberton Public Library
Join us for True Crime with Sam. Ages 18 and up only, please. State and case TBA.

● Tug-of-War Competition

February 19, 2026 (Thursday) | Lumberton Public Library

● 4-H Kitchen Science

February 19, 2026 (Thursday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Registered event. Please call 601-296-1620 for information.

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Location and Hours

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● Purvis Public Library

122 Shelby Speights Drive | Purvis, MS 39475
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● Lumberton Public Library

106 West Main Avenue | Lumberton, MS 39455
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● Oak Grove Public Library

4958 Old Highway 11 | Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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● L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

121 Poplar Street | Sumrall, MS 39482
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● Lajaunie Memorial Bookmobile

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