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

● Closed for staff training

February 27, 2026 (Friday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Lamar County closes the last Friday of the month for staff training.

● Closed for Staff Development & Deep Cleaning

February 27, 2026 (Friday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
All Lamar County Libraries are closed the last Friday of every month for staff training and deep cleaning. This month we are closing on the 24th instead of the 31st due to Trunk-R-Treat & Halloween.

● Closed for Staff Training

February 27, 2026 (Friday) | Purvis Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed on Friday, February 27th. We will reopen at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 28th.

● Closed for Staff Training

February 27, 2026 (Friday) | Lumberton Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed on Friday, February 27th. We will reopen at 10am on Saturday, February 28th.

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