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 Development

July 31, 2026 (Friday) | Oak Grove Public Library
The Lamar County Library System closes for staff development and cleaning of the libraries. Oak Grove Library will reopen Saturday August 1st at 10am.

● Closed for Staff Development & Deep Cleaning

July 31, 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.

● Closed for Staff Training

July 31, 2026 (Friday) | Lumberton Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed on Friday, July 31st. We will reopen on Saturday, August 1st, at 10:00 am.

● Closed for Staff Training

July 31, 2026 (Friday) | Purvis Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed Friday, July 31st for Staff Training. We will re-open Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 AM.

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