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Purvis Public Library

122 Shelby Speights Drive Purvis, MS 39475

Lumberton Public Library

106 West Main Avenue Lumberton, MS 39455

Oak Grove Public Library

4958 Old Highway 11 Hattiesburg, MS 39402

L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

121 Poplar Street Sumrall, MS 39482

Lajaunie Memorial Bookmobile

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April Calendar for All Lamar County Library Events

Date: April 01, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:30am

Location: Children's Room

Come out to library snapshot story time to enjoy fun photo stories and take some awesome photos!

Children

Date: April 01, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Spring! Ages 0-5 recommended!

Children

Date: April 01, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:30pm

Adventurers wanted! Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club at the library, where you'll embark on epic quests, battle mythical creatures, and weave legendary tales with fellow players. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a first-time explorer, all are welcome to roll the dice and dive into the adventure!

Dungeons & Dragons
April 1st and 15th, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Oak Grove Public Library
Teens only!

Teens

Date: April 02, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Meeting Room

Join us to play or learn to play Mexican Train Dominoes.

Adults

Date: April 02, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Oak Grove Public Library presents: Writers’ Guild
Calling all writers! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, Writers’ Guild is the perfect place for you to unleash your creativity. Join our supportive community of fellow writers at Oak Grove Public Library! Share your work, get feedback, and find inspiration in a welcoming, collaborative environment.
April 2nd and 16th
4:00 pm
Meets Twice a Month

Adults

Date: Apr 02, 2025 (Wednesday) - Apr 29, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Meeting Room

Our MHG this month will be on April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 6pm. If you have any struggles or need support, please join us.

All Ages

Date: April 02, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens

Date: April 03, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Come make an edible terrarium! Ages 5 and up!

Children

Date: April 03, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Spring! Ages 0-5 recommended!

Children

Date: April 03, 2025 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00 - 10:45

Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

Children

Date: April 03, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Location: Meeting Room

Join us for Anime club and continue working on your character!

Teens

Date: April 04, 2025 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am-11:00am

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to get creative? Join us for Craft & Chat, where you can work on a craft, enjoy good conversation, and meet new friends in a laid-back setting.

Craft & Chat
April 4th, 2025
Oak Grove Public Library
10:00am
Bring whatever you’re working on!
ADULTS ONLY!

Adults

Date: April 04, 2025 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00p,

We are debuting a fiery new book club at the Oak Grove Library. This book club is for erotica lovers aged 18+ ONLY! Spicy book club will meet once a month and discuss a different title each meeting.

After hours *SPICY* Book Club
Ages 18+ ONLY
Spice Level 1/5
April 4th at 6PM at the Oak Grove Public Library
For our first meeting, we will discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah. J Maas.
Copies of the book will become available for checkout at Oak Grove Public Library mid March 2025!

Adults

Date: April 04, 2025 (Friday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 9:00am-6:00pm

Location: Lobby

Bring the family in for Easter pictures at the library. The Easter Bunny will not be here but we will have a backdrop! Please bring your own phone/camera.

All Ages

Date: April 04, 2025 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Squish, roll, and sculpt your way to fun at Play dough Day! Kids can get creative, strengthen fine motor skills, and explore hands-on play with colorful playdough. Each session will feature fun themes, tools, and plenty of opportunities to imagine and create!
Friday, April 4th, 2025
from 3-5PM at the Oak Grove Public Library
Play Dough free play day. This event is for children!

Children

Date: April 05, 2025 (Saturday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Hoppienhiemer Rabbit Rescue and Education will be here teaching bunny basics

All Ages

Date: April 05, 2025 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Join us for a special storytime hosted by the amazing members of Sigma Tau Delta from The University of Southern Mississippi! Enjoy fun stories, interactive songs, and a special craft led by these community-minded college students. It’s a great chance for little ones to learn, laugh, and connect with inspiring role models!

Children

Date: April 07, 2025 (Monday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 5:45pm

Friends meet quarterly to see how and what they need to do to help the library. The library needs more friends! If you are interested, please join a meeting to see what it's all about!

AdultsTeens

Date: April 07, 2025 (Monday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 11:00am

Location: Meeting Room

Join us for a variety of board games and card games! There will be fun for all ages!

All Ages

Date: April 07, 2025 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Calling all young builders and creative minds! Join us for LEGO Club, where kids can build, create, and explore with LEGOs in a fun and friendly environment.

Children

Date: April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Oak Grove Public Library

Are you curious about the rules of chess? Are you a seasoned player looking for new opponents? Have you been dying to learn the game but never had the opportunity?

Join us for Chess Club! A seasoned teacher will be facilitating this group for all ages and skill levels.

Chess Club
Oak Grove Public Library
Beginner friendly!
We’ll provide boards, pieces, and plenty of opportunities to learn and improve.
All ages welcome
April 8th, 2025
4:00pm

All AgesChildrenTeensAdults

Date: April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Location: Children's Room

Join us for fascinating Geology stories and have fun with our brand new Rocknoculars!

Children

Date: April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30am-11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Geese! Ages 0-5 recommended!

Children

Date: April 09, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Meeting Room

Come join the Friends of the Library and see how you can help your community!

Adults

Date: April 09, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Location: Children's Room

Ages 5-17, please join us for 5 fun rounds of bingo and prizes!

ChildrenTeens

Date: April 09, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens

Date: April 09, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Attention anime fans! Are you ready to dive into the world of anime and manga with fellow enthusiasts? Join us for Teen Anime Club at the library, where we’ll watch episodes of popular anime series, discuss favorite characters, and explore new and exciting anime worlds. Bring your friends and meet new ones who share your love for anime!

Teens

Date: April 10, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Location: Children's Room

With the price of eggs, who can afford to break one?! Come out to STEM and build the best protection for your egg in our Egg-Drop STEM activity!

All Ages

Date: April 10, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30am - 11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Geese! Ages 0-5 recommended!

Children

Date: April 10, 2025 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00am - 10:45am

Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

Children

Date: April 11, 2025 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wanted: BUNCO Players!

Must know how to toss dice.
Must know how to count to twenty-one.
Must be able to recognize three of a kind.
Must be willing to have a good time.
Knowing how to have a good laugh is REQUIRED!

Space is limited for our bunco night. Please sign up by calling the Oak Grove Library at 601-296-1620 or emailing us at ogtech@lamar.lib.ms.us.

This is an adult event. Must be 18 or older to participate.

Adults

Date: April 11, 2025 (Friday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

You do not need to know how to sew to be able to help at this event. You are helping make pillowcases for local pediatric units.Ages 8 and up recommended. For more information https://caseforsmiles.org/

All Ages

Date: April 11, 2025 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Join us for plant bingo! Come win some plants and propagations!

All Ages

Date: April 12, 2025 (Saturday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Several local authors will be here to speak about their books. We will have tea and refreshments.

All Ages

Date: April 12, 2025 (Saturday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Outside

All Ages

Date: April 12, 2025 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Join us for a special storytime hosted by the amazing members of Sigma Tau Delta from The University of Southern Mississippi! Enjoy fun stories, interactive songs, and a special craft led by these community-minded college students. It’s a great chance for little ones to learn, laugh, and connect with inspiring role models!

Children

Date: April 14, 2025 (Monday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 11:00am

Location: Meeting Room

Come out to the library for adult bingo with 5 rounds of bingo with prizes awarded to each winner!

Adults

Date: April 14, 2025 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Ready to enhance your computer skills? Join us for free computer classes at the Public Library! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, we offer lessons on everything from basic computer use to navigating the internet, word processing, and more. Our friendly instructors will guide you through each step in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Computer Class 10:00am
OAK GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Join us for Computer Classes. ALL ages and computer competency levels welcome.
Call 601-296-1620 or visit us at the desk to register!
April 14th, 2025

Adults

Date: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Read-Meet-Discuss

AdultsTeens

Date: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Ducks! Ages 0-5 recommend

Children

Date: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Location: Children's Room

Join us for kite-flying stories and then decorate your very own kite!

Children

Date: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:30pm

Adventurers wanted! Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club at the library, where you'll embark on epic quests, battle mythical creatures, and weave legendary tales with fellow players. Whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a first-time explorer, all are welcome to roll the dice and dive into the adventure!

Dungeons & Dragons
April 1st and 15th, 2025
4:30 P.M.
Oak Grove Public Library
Teens only!

Teens

Date: April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Meeting Room

Join us to play or learn to play Mexican Train Dominoes!

Adults

Date: April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Oak Grove Public Library presents: Writers’ Guild
Calling all writers! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, Writers’ Guild is the perfect place for you to unleash your creativity. Join our supportive community of fellow writers at Oak Grove Public Library! Share your work, get feedback, and find inspiration in a welcoming, collaborative environment.
April 2nd and 16th, 2025
4:00 pm
Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month

Adults

Date: April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Join us for a fun Beekeeper Talk! Learn about bees!

All Ages

Date: April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens

Date: April 17, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00pm

Case: Lori Vallow Daybell

Are you a true crime junkie? Do you love Dateline or true crime podcasts? Join us for a fun program!

Each month we will dive into a new case. Feel free to research the case however you choose! Podcasts, documentaries, books, etc. We will discuss theories, motives, lasting legacies, and more!

Adults

Date: April 17, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Location: Children's Room

Ages 18 and up, please join us for True Crime Night at the library!

Adults

Date: April 17, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Ducks! Ages 0-5 recommend

Children

Date: April 17, 2025 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00 - 10:45

Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

Children

Date: Apr 18, 2025 (Friday) - Apr 19, 2025 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: ALL DAY

All Ages

Date: Apr 18, 2025 (Friday) - Apr 20, 2025 (Sunday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Lamar County Library System will be closed April 18-20th for the Easter Holiday!

ClosedHoliday

Date: Apr 18, 2025 (Friday) - Apr 20, 2025 (Sunday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Good Friday Holiday Closure

HolidayClosed

Date: April 21, 2025 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Paint a Terracotta pot! Register for this event by emailing ogtech@lamar.lib.ms.us or calling 601-296-1620

All Ages

Date: April 21, 2025 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Welcome to our very first Baby Storytime at the library! Designed for babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers, this special storytime will feature gentle songs, rhymes, bounces, and short stories to help build early literacy skills and strengthen the caregiver-baby bond. It’s also a great chance to meet other parents and little ones in a relaxed, supportive environment!

Children

Date: April 22, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:30am

Location: Children's Room

Join us for cool bat stories and arts & crafts!

Children

Date: April 22, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Graduation! Ages 0-5 recommend

Children

Date: April 22, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Join us for a special session of stories, crafts, and fun! The theme is Pollinators in celebration of our new pollinator gardens! Ages 0-5 recommend

Children

Date: April 23, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Join us for delicious brunch, exciting books, and good company!
Book selection: The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek
Oak Grove Library
Books and Brunch
April 23rd, 2025
10am
Adults Only

Adults

Date: April 23, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Location: Children's Room

Bring your favorite hot wheels race car and join us to see who comes out on top!

ChildrenTeens

Date: April 23, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens

Date: April 24, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Children's Room

Join us for Bunco Night! Call to be added to the list to ensure you have a spot.

Adults

Date: April 24, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Meeting Room

All Ages

Date: April 24, 2025 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Graduation! Ages 0-5 recommend

Children

Date: April 24, 2025 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00am - 10:45

Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

Children

Date: April 25, 2025 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: ALL DAY

Closed for staff development

All Ages

Date: April 25, 2025 (Friday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

All Lamar County Libraries are closed the last Friday of every month for staff training and deep cleaning

Closed

Date: April 25, 2025 (Friday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Lamar County Library System will be closed April 25th. We will reopen on April 26th at 10am.

Closed

Date: April 26, 2025 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for book club at the Oak Grove Library! Get Lit bookclub meets once a month!

Adults

Date: April 26, 2025 (Saturday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 11:00am

Bring a plant(s)to swap. A lot of times you can leave with more plants than you brought.

Adults

Date: April 28, 2025 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Bring a plant or propagation to trade!

All Ages

Date: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Meeting Room

Join us this month to discuss The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.

Adults

Date: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Join us for Cookbook Club! Pick a recipe from our chosen cookbook and discuss how the recipe went!

Adults

Date: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:30am

Location: Children's Room

Join us for stories about some great Jazz musicians and make music with us!

Children

Date: April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:00am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Turtles! Ages 0-5 recommend

Children

Date: April 30, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00pm

Come create several dinner mixes to take home!

Adults

Date: April 30, 2025 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens


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