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Purvis Public Library

122 Shelby Speights Drive Purvis, MS 39475

Lumberton Public Library

106 West Main Avenue Lumberton, MS 39455

Oak Grove Public Library

4958 Old Highway 11 Hattiesburg, MS 39402

L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

121 Poplar Street Sumrall, MS 39482

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October Calendar for All Lamar County Library Events

Date: Oct 03, 2024 (Thursday) - Oct 10, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

COSTUME SWAP! Drop off a kid's costume before we close on October 3rd, 2024 and come back from 3:00-5:00pm on October 10, 2024 to see what you traded for! Please bring clean costumes that are in decent condition! All costumes unclaimed after the swap will be donated to support local thrift stores

Children

Date: October 07, 2024 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a fun-filled day of creativity! The big Lego cart will be available from 3-5 for come and go building time.

Children

Date: October 08, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Teen Room

Join us for a special, spooky themed Once Upon a Crime! Shadowz Paranormal Investigations will be visiting to discuss investigating and exploring the paranormal!

Adults

Date: October 08, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

Join us for a spine-tingling celebration of R.L. Stine, the master of Goosebumps, as we create our very own monster blood! It’s a frightfully fun time you won’t want to miss!

All Ages

Date: October 08, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Vampires!

Children

Date: October 09, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Please join us for Writers' Guild on Wednesday, October 9th at 4:oopm!

Adults

Date: October 09, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00pm

We will be reading the graphic novel Freestyle by Gale Galligan, make sure to read chapters 8-12 before our meeting! You can pick up a copy at the Oak Grove Circulation Desk!
Ages 8-12, October 9, 2024 at 5:00pm at the Oak Grove Library

Children

Date: October 09, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us for a story and craft!

Children

Date: October 10, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00-6:00pm

Join us at 5pm on Thursday, October 10th for still life painting! All supplies are provided.

Adults

Date: October 10, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

All Ages

Date: October 10, 2024 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00am

Smokey Bear and his park ranger buddy will be here teaching about how YOU can prevent fires!

Children

Date: October 10, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Vampires!

Children

Date: October 11, 2024 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wanted: BUNCO Players!

Must know how to toss dice.
Must know how to count to twenty-one.
Must be able to recognize three of a kind.
Must be willing to have a good time.
Knowing how to have a good laugh is REQUIRED!

Space is limited for our bunco night. Please sign up by calling the Oak Grove Library at 601-296-1620 or emailing us at ogtech@lclsms.org

This is an adult event. Must be 18 or older to participate.

Adults

Date: October 12, 2024 (Saturday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

John Chandler will be visiting us with his new book!

Adults

Date: October 12, 2024 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 11:00AM

Location: Children's Room

All Ages

Date: October 15, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

The Hattiesburg Zoo will be here for a zoo-tacular time!

All Ages

Date: October 15, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Witches!

Children

Date: October 16, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00pm

We will be reading the graphic novel Freestyle by Gale Galligan, make sure to read chapters 12-end before our meeting! You can pick up a copy at the Oak Grove Circulation Desk!
Ages 8-12! October 16, 2024 at 5:00pm at the Oak Grove Library

Children

Date: October 16, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us for a story and craft!

Children

Date: October 16, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Calling all Anime fans! Join us to watch and discuss all things Anime. We will be discussing the Ancient Magus Bride!

Teens

Date: October 17, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:30pm

Join us for our friends of the library meeting. You can sign up to join our friend's group anytime!

Adults

Date: October 17, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

Join us for Frankenbear and unleash your creativity by making your very own unique creation! It’s a spooktacular time you won’t want to miss!

All Ages

Date: October 17, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Witches!

Children

Date: October 18, 2024 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Bring your craft projects and enjoy coffee and company!

Adults

Date: October 18, 2024 (Friday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

Are you a seasoned player eager to challenge new opponents? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn the game but never had the chance? Join us for an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of chess, no matter your skill level!

All Ages

Date: October 18, 2024 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Join us for our annual Harry Potter Party! 50 lucky students will be chosen to attend Hogwarts- register ASAP to guarantee your spot. Registration closes at the end of the day on October 11th!
The party is October 18th, 2024 from 4:00-6:00pm. This event is intended for children, and is best for ages 5-11!
Register by emailing ogtech@lamar.lib.ms.us or calling the library at 601.296.1620, include your child's Hogwarts House!
You MUST register by the deadline to attend! See you for a magical event!

Children

Date: October 19, 2024 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 9:00-10:00am

All Ages

Date: October 19, 2024 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 11:00AM

Location: Children's Room

All Ages

Date: October 19, 2024 (Saturday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

We will have a table at the old jail/library. Come join us and learn about your hometown history! The library will be closed for this event.

Closed

Date: October 21, 2024 (Monday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 5:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

Adults

Date: October 21, 2024 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Carving drop off DUE October 21st by 5:30PM, be sure to leave your name and number!

All Ages

Date: October 21, 2024 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00pm

Come bedazzle your own skull just in time for Halloween! Register by emailing ogtech@lamar.lib.ms.us, calling 601-296-1620, or by dropping in!

All Ages

Date: October 21, 2024 (Monday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Teen Room

Children

Date: October 22, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Oak Grove Public Library

Are you curious about the rules of chess? Are you a seasoned player looking for new opponents? Have you been dying to learn the game but never had the opportunity?

Join us for Chess Club! A seasoned teacher will be facilitating this group for all ages and skill levels.

All AgesChildrenTeensAdults

Date: October 22, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Meeting Rroom

Join us for a fun-filled program of decorating birdhouses with a spooky twist! Let’s unleash our creativity and transform these little homes into eerie masterpieces

All Ages

Date: October 22, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Dia De Los Muertos and Halloween!

Children

Date: October 23, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Please join us for Writers' Guild on Wednesday, October 23rd at 4:oopm!

Adults

Date: October 23, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us for a spooky themed story time with a special visitor, the Chick-Fil-A cow!

Children

Date: October 23, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00pm

Calling all D&D fans! Join us at 6pm on Wednesday, October 23rd for Dungeons and Dragons fun.

Teens

Date: October 24, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00pm

Are you a true crime junkie? Do you love Dateline or true crime podcasts? Join us for a new program!

Each month we will dive into a new case. Feel free to research the case however you choose! Podcasts, documentaries, books, etc. We will discuss theories, motives, lasting legacies, and more!

Adults

Date: October 24, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is Dia De Los Muertos and Halloween!

Children

Date: October 24, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of "Ghosts" by Raina Telgemeier!

Teens

Date: October 25, 2024 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: ALL DAY

The Oak Grove Public Library will be closed on Friday, October 25th for staff development.

All Ages

Date: October 25, 2024 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Trunk or Treat at Purvis Park! Join us for an evening of fun and candy galore!

Children

Date: October 25, 2024 (Friday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Closed

Date: October 26, 2024 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for book club at the Oak Grove Library!

Adults

Date: October 26, 2024 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 11:00AM

Location: Children's Room

All Ages

Date: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 5:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of "What Moves the Dead" by T. Kingfisher.

Adults

Date: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Join the Oak Grove Library's Cookbook Club for foodie friends!

Adults

Date: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00PM

Location: Meeting Room

Join us for a delightful session where we’ll paint charming or spine-tingling ghosts onto vintage art!

All Ages

Date: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is pumpkins just in time for Halloween!

Children

Date: October 30, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Join us for bloody good fun for our adults-only Vampire Ball. We will enjoy red punch, refreshments, Cards Against Humanity, music, dancing, and more! Come in your spookiest Vampire fit to get crowned Vampire King or Queen! May the best Vamp win! We will have spooky photobooth options and other fun as well.

Adults

Date: October 30, 2024 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us for a story and craft!

Children

Date: October 31, 2024 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Join us for stories, crafts, and fun! We will sing songs as well! The theme is pumpkins just in time for Halloween!

Children


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