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

● Craft and Chat

October 09, 2026 (Friday) | Oak Grove Public Library

Craft and Chat is a program for adults. They bring in a craft project they are working on and spend a fun morning sharing and crafting.

● Scooby-Doo and the Witches Movie

October 09, 2026 (Friday) | Oak Grove Public Library
Fridays in October we will be playing a family friendly movie. 9/2- Casper, 9/9 Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost, 9/19 Hocus Pocus, and 9/23 Twitches. All will be shown at 4pm.

● Cinema Saturday

October 10, 2026 (Saturday) | Purvis Public Library
Join us at the library every Saturday for a family-friendly film.

● Founders Day

October 10, 2026 (Saturday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
The library will be closed to participate in Founders Day. Come see us at the old jail which used to house the library

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