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 Memorial Day

May 23, 2026 (Saturday) - May 25, 2026 (Monday) | Oak Grove Public Library
The Lamar County Library System will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. We will open for normal hours on May 26th.

● Closed for Memorial Day

May 23, 2026 (Saturday) - May 25, 2026 (Monday) | Lumberton Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed for Memorial Day May 23rd-May 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9:00 am.

● Memorial Day Closure

May 23, 2026 (Saturday) - May 25, 2026 (Monday) | Purvis Public Library
Lamar County Library System will be closed May 23 – May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open Tuesday, May 26th at 9:00 AM.