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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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July Calendar for All Lamar County Library Events

Date: July 01, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who will help English language learners improve their English skills. Every Wednesday at 5:15PM

Adults

Date: July 01, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Main Library

The Oak Grove Library Writer's Guild will be meeting every Wednesday at 4pm.

Adults

Date: July 01, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Oak Grove Community Center

Ready to step back in time for a prehistoric good time?

The Dinosaur Crew sets up and shows off baby dinosaurs, one lucky kid will be able to help feed a baby dinosaur.
At the end of the program, the kids will even get to learn about, help train, and meet our 5-year-old, 12-foot long, 1000 pound T-Rex "Brutus"!

Children

Date: July 01, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

Ready to step back in time for a prehistoric good time?
The Dinosaur Crew introduces audiences to some of your favorite dinosaurs!

Children

Date: July 01, 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 pancakes!

Children

Date: July 02, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Crafters get together at the library to work on their own projects while chatting and having fun.

Adults

Date: July 02, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Lamar County Shelter Building

Join us for a fun and interactive dinosaur experience you won’t want to miss!

All performances will be held at the Lamar County Shelter Building located at 105 Central Industrial Row Purvis, MS 39475.

All AgesTeensChildren

Date: July 02, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Special Summer Reading storytimes will be on Thursdays. The stories will be a little longer than the rest of the year but the rest of the fun will remain the same.

Children

Date: July 02, 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: Jul 03, 2026 (Friday) - Jul 04, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

In observance of Independence Day we will be closed Friday, July 3rd-Saturday, July 4th. We will reopen Monday, July 6th at 9:00 AM.

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Date: Jul 03, 2026 (Friday) - Jul 05, 2026 (Sunday)  |   L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

We will be closed Friday the 3rd & Saturday the 4th for Independence Day.

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Date: July 06, 2026 (Monday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Get creative and celebrate American history with us as we paint mini Liberty Bells! This fun, hands-on craft program is free and open to all ages. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun at the library!

All AgesChildrenTeens

Date: July 06, 2026 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 3-5pm

Location: Children's Room

This event will run like our normal Lego Open Play programs, the twist is we will have shark patterns so you can build your ow shark from Legos!

Children

Date: July 07, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Celebrate American history with us as we create patriotic Perler bead designs! This fun, hands-on craft program is free and open to all ages. All supplies provided.

All AgesChildrenTeens

Date: July 07, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Oak Grove Community Center

Celebrate America's 250th with a special tea party featuring our favorite American Girls. Chick-fil-a will also be here to help us celebrate. We will serve refreshments, play games, do crafts and party like it's 1776!

Children

Date: July 07, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 2pm

Location: Oak Grove Community Center

Beat the hottest part of the day and come watch "National Treasure"! We will also have an activity to go along with the movie!

TeensAll Ages

Date: July 08, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who will help English language learners improve their English skills. Every Wednesday at 5:15PM

Adults

Date: July 08, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

The Oak Grove Library Writer's Guild will be meeting every Wednesday at 4pm.

Adults

Date: July 08, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 9-6

Location: Main Library

Come test you knowledge of America. Get a question correct and win a Rocket Pop!

All Ages

Date: July 08, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM

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 patriotism with special guest Chick-fil-A!

Children

Date: July 09, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Join us for a fun and festive Patriotic Sing-Along! Come enjoy patriotic songs, celebrate our nation's history, and share in the music with friends and family. This free program is open to all ages.

All AgesTeensChildren

Date: July 09, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Special Summer Reading storytimes will be on Thursdays. The stories will be a little longer than the rest of the year but the rest of the fun will remain the same.

Children

Date: July 09, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

This is a popular program. Please register by July 1st to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.
Learn about sharks while having fun!

Children

Date: July 09, 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: July 10, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Crafters get together at the library to work on their own projects while chatting and having fun.

Adults

Date: July 10, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will discussing our book club pick of the month.

Adults

Date: July 10, 2026 (Friday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Show your patriotic spirit and creativity! Join us at the library as we paint American flags with watercolors in this fun and free art program.
All supplies will be provided.

TeensChildrenAll Ages

Date: July 11, 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 AgesChildrenTeens

Date: July 13, 2026 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Join us and the Family Research Center of Hattiesburg to discuss researching your family lineage at Oak Grove Public Library July 13th at 6pm.

Adults

Date: July 13, 2026 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Main Library

This is the last day to turn in your summer reading logs. Winners will be drawn and announced later in the week Good Luck!!

All Ages

Date: July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Teen Area

Come play the classic game of chess against fellow library patrons. All ages and abilities are welcome!

All Ages

Date: July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Teen Room

Join us at the library to design and paint your own custom light switch cover to take home and show off your unique style.

Teens

Date: July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be discussing "The Davenports" by Krystal Marquis.

Adults

Date: July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who will help English language learners improve their English skills. Every Wednesday at 5:15PM

Adults

Date: July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

The Oak Grove Library Writer's Guild will be meeting every Wednesday at 4pm.

Adults

Date: July 15, 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 hot dogs!

Children

Date: July 16, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Adults

Date: July 16, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Teen Room

Join us for a fascinating program featuring special guest speakers who will discuss the important work of cadaver dogs, their training, and their role in investigations.
Recommended for ages 18+ due to the content of this program.

Adults

Date: July 16, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Special Summer Reading storytimes will be on Thursdays. The stories will be a little longer than the rest of the year but the rest of the fun will remain the same.

Children

Date: July 16, 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: July 17, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Crafters get together at the library to work on their own projects while chatting and having fun.

Adults

Date: July 17, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center is an education and conservation organization that reaches over 14,126 people through programs that emphasize the education and conservation of native wildlife. They educate a range of ages and audiences with native birds of prey and exotic animals.

All Ages

Date: July 18, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be discussing this month's chosen book; "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath.

Adults

Date: July 18, 2026 (Saturday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 11:00 AM

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

All AgesChildrenTeens

Date: July 20, 2026 (Monday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Teen Room

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

ChildrenTeens

Date: July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 2pm

Location: Main Library

To close out summer reading we will be having an Ice Cream Social.Chocolate and vanilla ice cream will be provided and an array of toppings. July 21, 2026 from 2pm till we run out of ice cream.

All Ages

Date: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who will help English language learners improve their English skills. Every Wednesday at 5:15PM

Adults

Date: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

The Oak Grove Library Writer's Guild will be meeting every Wednesday at 4pm.

Adults

Date: July 22, 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 Amelia Earhart!

Children

Date: July 23, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Teen Room

Build your own sweet treat at our DIY Ice Cream Bar! Join us at the library for a fun afternoon of ice cream and toppings.

All AgesChildrenTeens

Date: July 23, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

This week the Hattiesburg Zoo will put on a presentation instead of our typical storytime!

All Ages

Date: July 23, 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: July 24, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Main Library

Bunco is an easy and fun dice game that we can teach you quickly. We have a potluck around 6pm, start playing about 6:30 and give out prizes around 7:45.

Adults

Date: July 24, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Bring whatever craft you are working on and we will sit and talk while we complete our projects.

Adults

Date: July 24, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Davis-Morris Law Firm will be at Oak Grove Public Library to discuss Estate Planning. Please call to register 601-296-1620

Adults

Date: July 25, 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 AgesChildrenTeens

Date: July 27, 2026 (Monday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will continue watching Spy X Family and enjoying a few snacks.

Teens

Date: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

This month we are making recipes from The American South by Michael W. Twitty.

Adults

Date: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Circulation Room

Join us for this month's book club pick: Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.

Adults

Date: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Special Summer Reading storytimes will be on Thursdays. The stories will be a little longer than the rest of the year but the rest of the fun will remain the same.

Children

Date: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM

Join us at the library to paint your own mini figure! All supplies will be provided.

TeensAdultsChildren

Date: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 5:15 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We have a volunteer who will help English language learners improve their English skills. Every Wednesday at 5:15PM

Adults

Date: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

The Oak Grove Library Writer's Guild will be meeting every Wednesday at 4pm.

Adults

Date: July 29, 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 back to school!

Children

Date: July 30, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Crafters get together at the library to work on their own projects while chatting and having fun.

Adults

Date: July 30, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Purvis Public Library

Time: 6:00 PM

Customize your favorite book with our DIY Sprayed Edges Craft! Join us at the library to add a colorful touch to your bookshelf. Please call us at (601) 794-6291 or email us at purcirc@lamar.lib.ms.us to register for this event.

Adults

Date: July 30, 2026 (Thursday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Special Summer Reading storytimes will be on Thursdays. The stories will be a little longer than the rest of the year but the rest of the fun will remain the same.

Children

Date: July 30, 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: July 31, 2026 (Friday)  |   Oak Grove Public Library

Location: Main 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.

All Ages

Date: 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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