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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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July Calendar for Oak Grove Public Library

Date: July 01, 2026 (Wednesday)

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)

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)

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 02, 2026 (Thursday)

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)

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 06, 2026 (Monday)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 09, 2026 (Thursday)

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)

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 10, 2026 (Friday)

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)

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will discussing our book club pick of the month.

Adults

Date: July 13, 2026 (Monday)

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)

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)

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 15, 2026 (Wednesday)

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)

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)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

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

Adults

Date: July 16, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Adults

Date: July 16, 2026 (Thursday)

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 17, 2026 (Friday)

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)

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)

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 21, 2026 (Tuesday)

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)

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)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

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

Adults

Date: July 23, 2026 (Thursday)

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 24, 2026 (Friday)

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)

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)

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 27, 2026 (Monday)

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)

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)

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 29, 2026 (Wednesday)

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)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

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

Adults

Date: July 30, 2026 (Thursday)

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)

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 31, 2026 (Friday)

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


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