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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

Lajaunie Memorial Bookmobile

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May Calendar for All Lamar County Library Events

Date: May 01, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Bring that craft you have been working on or need to get working on to the Oak Grove Public Library to meet other crafters. Everyone will work on their craft while enjoy the company and some coffee.

Adults

Date: May 01, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Our Sugar and Spice Book club will meet at 6pm to discuss this month's book choice. For more information, please call 601-296-16220

Adults

Date: May 02, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us at the library every Saturday for a family-friendly film.

All AgesChildren

Date: May 04, 2026 (Monday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:30-5:00

Star Wars themed games , snacks, and craft

Children

Date: May 04, 2026 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 3:00- 5:00 pm

Location: Children's Room

May the 4th Be With You. In honor of Star Wars day, we will have patterns to make Star Wars creations available to all our Legos!

Children

Date: May 05, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 9:30am-11:30am

Need help with setting up a FB account, email, or any other tech issues. We have set aside a few hours every Tuesday to help you with all your tech needs!

Adults

Date: May 05, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: All Day

Location: Circulation Room

Join us for Design a Sith Craft in celebration of May the 5th! Create your own dark side–inspired masterpiece.

ChildrenTeensAll Ages

Date: May 05, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Storytime is a great way to introduce your little ones to songs, stories and a simple craft.

Children

Date: May 05, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:30am

Location: Children's Room

Join us for Mother's Day stories and make Mom a gift at the end!

Children

Date: May 05, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be reading and discussing "Blood in the Water" by Tiffany Jackson. Chapters of the book assigned each week.

Teens

Date: May 06, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who is helping those who speak another language, boost their English language skills. Open to all!

Adults

Date: May 06, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Mississippi Better Business Bureau will be at Oak Grove Public Library to tell you about starting your own business.

Adults

Date: May 06, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Meeting Room

Join us to play, or learn to play, Mexican Train Dominoes! This event is FREE and open to ages 18 and older.

Adults

Date: May 06, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

Or Writer's Guild is a great group of people who just love the creative expression in writing. Call 601-296-1620 for more information.

Adults

Date: May 06, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the library for story time! Get ready to read a book and make a fun craft, this week's theme is Mother's Day!

Children

Date: May 06, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens

Date: May 07, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Anyone looking to start hiking or walking for exercise or fun, the Hattiesburg Fleet Feet store will be at the library to help you get started.

Adults

Date: May 07, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Storytime is a great way to introduce your little ones to songs, stories and a simple craft.

Children

Date: May 07, 2026 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:0am

Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

Children

Date: May 07, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 3:30-5:30 PM

Location: Teen Room

Bring your favorite deck, trade some cards, and find your new local playgroup. Our weekly Magic The Gathering Afternoon meets up at 3:30 every Thursday.

TeensAll AgesChildren

Date: May 08, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Bring that craft you have been working on or need to get working on to the Oak Grove Public Library to meet other crafters. Everyone will work on their craft while enjoy the company and some coffee.

Adults

Date: May 08, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10am-5pm

Location: Main Library

Bring a cutting or small plant to trade for a different cutting or small plant. Table will be set up all day.

All Ages

Date: May 08, 2026 (Friday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Teen Room

Join us for a fun Pickle Tasting Program! Sample a variety of pickles, discover new favorites, and share your thoughts with fellow pickle fans.

ChildrenTeensAll Ages

Date: May 09, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us at the library every Saturday for a family-friendly film.

All AgesChildren

Date: May 09, 2026 (Saturday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:30am

Very easy game for all skill levels! We will play either the Mexican Train or Chickenfoot version

All Ages

Date: May 11, 2026 (Monday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 11:00am

Location: Meeting Room

Adults, ages 18 and older, join us for a few rounds of bingo. Small prizes are awarded at the end of each round!

Adults

Date: May 11, 2026 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Outside library lawn

Come read an original poem or just one you enjoy. We will cheer each other on as we take turns reading aloud. Don't want to read? Just come and support our local artists.

All Ages

Date: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Teen Room

The library is hosting a Game of Thrones Trivia Night and you’re invited! Test your knowledge of Westeros, show off your house loyalty, and compete for some awesome prizes.

Adults

Date: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 9:30am-11:30am

Need help with setting up a FB account, email, or any other tech issues. We have set aside a few hours every Tuesday to help you with all your tech needs!

Adults

Date: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Teen Area

Our eclectic group of chess players will help you improve you game. It is all fun and games here!

All Ages

Date: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:30am

Location: Children's Room

Come listen to yummy cookie stories and there may even be a secret visitor with cookies!

Children

Date: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Storytime is a great way to introduce your little ones to songs, stories and a simple craft.

Children

Date: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be reading and discussing "Blood in the Water" by Tiffany Jackson.

Teens

Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Join us for a discussion about Chris Bohjalian's "The Sleepwalkers".

Adults

Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who is helping those who speak another language, boost their English language skills. Open to all!

Adults

Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

Our Writer's Guild love new people to share their writings.

Adults

Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Location: Children's Room

Bring the kids, ages 5-17, for a few rounds of bingo. Small prizes are awarded at the end of each round!

ChildrenTeens

Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the library for story time! Get ready to read a book and make a fun craft, this week's theme is sports!

Children

Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens

Date: May 14, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 6:00pm

All Ages

Date: May 14, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Storytime is a great way to introduce your little ones to songs, stories and a simple craft.

Children

Date: May 14, 2026 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00am

Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

Children

Date: May 14, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Our Lumberton Branch will be closed on May 14th to prepare for our 50th anniversary celebration. Please join us on that evening at 6pm for memories, conversation, and future planning.

Closed

Date: May 14, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 3:30-5:30 PM

Location: Teen Room

Bring your favorite deck, trade some cards, and find your new local playgroup. Our weekly Magic The Gathering Afternoon meets up at 3:30 every Thursday.

TeensAll Ages

Date: May 15, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Bring that craft you have been working on or need to get working on to the Oak Grove Public Library to meet other crafters. Everyone will work on their craft while enjoy the company and some coffee.

Adults

Date: May 15, 2026 (Friday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

You do not need to know how to sew to be able to help at this event. You are helping make pillowcases for local pediatric units.Ages 8 and up recommended. For more information https://caseforsmiles.org/

All Ages

Date: May 15, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have done many tastings but this one will taste pizzas from around Hattiesburg. See which pizza gets the most votes.

All Ages

Date: May 16, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Cal 601-296-1620 for information on the book we will be reading.

Adults

Date: May 16, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us at the library every Saturday for a family-friendly film.

All AgesChildren

Date: May 16, 2026 (Saturday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

For all levels of crochet

All Ages

Date: May 18, 2026 (Monday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Meeting Room

Swing by the Friends of the Library meeting to talk about upcoming events, becoming involved in the community, and all things library!

Adults

Date: May 18, 2026 (Monday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 6:00pm

A fun game for most all ages! Ages 8 & up recommend.

All Ages

Date: May 18, 2026 (Monday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Join us at the library for kids bingo and win fun prizes!

ChildrenTeens

Date: May 18, 2026 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5pm

Location: Teen Area

Anime Club at 5pm.

Teens

Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Read-Meet-Discuss

AdultsTeens

Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Ever wonder how to make those cute flyers, personal calendars, or a business ad? Come by the Oak Grove Public Library and Miss Emilee will show you a free program to get you started!

All Ages

Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 9:30am-11:30am

Need help with setting up a FB account, email, or any other tech issues. We have set aside a few hours every Tuesday to help you with all your tech needs!

All Ages

Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:30am

Location: Children's Room

Join us to learn all about bees and how important they are to us! Then we'll make our very own puzzle!

Children

Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Storytime is a great way to introduce your little ones to songs, stories and a simple craft.

Children

Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be reading and discussing "Blood in the Water by Tiffany Jackson.

Teens

Date: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who is helping those who speak another language, boost their English language skills. Open to all!

Adults

Date: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

Join us for Writer's Guild every Wednesday at 4pm.

Adults

Date: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the library for story time! Get ready to read a book and make a fun craft, this week's theme is turtles!

Children

Date: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Location: Meeting Room

Anime Club is back! Join us with your new ideas or any suggestions you may have.

Teens

Date: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens

Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Circulation Room

Add some sparkle to your shelf!
Join us for Adult Book Bedazzling for Adults. We’ll provide all the supplies you need to make it shine. Get creative and give your favorite read a dazzling new look!

Adults

Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Children's Room

Join us for True Crime with Sam. We'll cover a real case and discuss details and opinions at the end.

Adults

Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00 - 10:45

Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

Children

Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Storytime is a great way to introduce your little ones to songs, stories and a simple craft.

Children

Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 3:30-5:30 PM

Location: Teen Room

Bring your favorite deck, trade some cards, and find your new local playgroup. Our weekly Magic The Gathering Afternoon meets up at 3:30 every Thursday.

TeensAll AgesChildren

Date: May 22, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6pm

Location: Teen Area

Bunco is a simple dice game that we can teach you in a few minutes. We will have a themed potluck starting at 6pm, game play begins at 6:30 and prizes awarded around 7:45.

Adults

Date: May 22, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Bring whatever craft you are working on and we will chat the morning away.

Adults

Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday) - May 25, 2026 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 9:00-6:00

Location: Main Library

The Lamar County Library System will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. We will open for normal hours on May 26th.

All Ages

Date: 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.

ClosedHoliday

Date: 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.

Holiday

Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday) - May 25, 2026 (Monday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

We will be closed Saturday the 23rd & Monday the 25th for Memorial Day.

HolidayClosed

Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

This month we have chosen recipes from "Fresh Italian Cooking by Alexandra Caspero Len, R.D.

Adults

Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Location: Meeting Room

Join us this month to discuss The God of the Woods by Liz Moore and pick up next month's book.

Adults

Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Circulation Room

Join us for this month's book club pick: The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham

Adults

Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 9:30am-11:30am

Need help with setting up a FB account, email, or any other tech issues. We have set aside a few hours every Tuesday to help you with all your tech needs!

All Ages

Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Storytime is a great way to introduce your little ones to songs, stories and a simple craft.

Children

Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 10:30am

Location: Children's Room

Join us for warm, summer stories! Then learn how to make and fly a paper airplane!

Children

Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be reading and discussing "Blood in the Water by Tiffany Jackson.

Teens

Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who is helping those who speak another language, boost their English language skills. Open to all!

Adults

Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

Come check out our weekly Writer's Guild!

Adults

Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 4:00pm

Location: Children's Room

Bring your best race car, or borrow one of ours, and see who can come out on top!

All Ages

Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Children's Room

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the library for story time! Get ready to read a book and make a fun craft, this week's theme is the beach!

Children

Date: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 3:00pm

Ever wanted to learn to play the game? Do you love the game but need more players? Join us!

Teens

Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Children's Room

Call us to reserve your seat for Bunco Night! This event is open to ages 16 and older ONLY.

Adults

Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Bring that craft you have been working on or need to get working on to the Oak Grove Public Library to meet other crafters. Everyone will work on their craft while enjoy the company and some coffee.

Adults

Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Location: Children's Room

All Ages

Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Storytime is a great way to introduce your little ones to songs, stories and a simple craft.

Children

Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:00am - 10:45am

Stories, coloring, crafts, etc.

Children

Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 3:30-5:30 PM

Location: Teen Room

Bring your favorite deck, trade some cards, and find your new local playgroup. Our weekly Magic The Gathering Afternoon meets up at 3:30 every Thursday.

TeensAll AgesChildren

Date: May 29, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 9:00-6:00

Location: Main Library

The last Friday of every month the Lamar County Library System closes for staff training. We will reopen Saturday, May 30th from 10am-2pm.

All Ages

Date: May 29, 2026 (Friday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Lamar County Library System will be closed May 29th for Staff Training. We will re-open Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 AM.

Closed

Date: May 29, 2026 (Friday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Lamar County Library System will closed on May 29th for Staff Training. Please join us on Saturday, May 30th for our Summer Reading Kick-off.

Closed

Date: May 30, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Lumberton Public Library

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Location: Outside

Adults

Date: May 30, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for our Summer Reading Kick-Off party this year's theme is "Unearth a Story"! We'll have fun outdoor activities, snacks and games!

All Ages

Date: May 30, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 11am-1pm

Location: Main Library

Join us as we kick-off Summer Reading "Unearth A Story"! We will be partnering with Festival South for all kinds of fun! Sign-up for Summer Reading, get wet with the water slide or do an activity inside. This is doing to be a great summer!

All Ages

Date: May 30, 2026 (Saturday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Time: 10:30am-12:30

Location: First Baptist Church Gym

Join us for a fun filled day as we kick off our 2026 Summer Reading! The Dinosaur Experience will be with us to celebrate the beginning of our "Unearth A Story" Summer Library Programs. Everyone will love the Dinosaur Experience! Check them out here
https://www.thedinosaurexperience.com/

All Ages


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