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

● Friend's of the Oak Grove Public Library Meeting

October 15, 2026 (Thursday) | Oak Grove Public Library
The Friends of the Oak Grove Library meet quarterly to discuss ways for the Friends to help support our library.

● Thrifted Ghost Painting -registration required-

October 15, 2026 (Thursday) | Purvis Public Library
Come paint, create, and have some spooky fun with us. Get crafty with us as we turn thrifted finds into adorable ghostly creations!

Please call 601-794-6291 to register for this event.

● True Crime with Sam

October 15, 2026 (Thursday) | Lumberton Public Library
Join us for True Crime with Sam! We'll cover a true crime case, solved or unsolved, and discuss opinions at the end. This event is FREE and open to ages 18 and older only.

● Ghost Storytime

October 15, 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 10/15/26 at 10:30am for stories, songs, and a simple craft.

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