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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

● Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours

Dec 24, 2025 (Wednesday) - Jan 03, 2026 (Saturday) | Lumberton Public Library
The attached flyer states our holiday operating hours.

● CLOSED for Christmas holidays

Dec 24, 2025 (Wednesday) - Dec 27, 2025 (Saturday) | Purvis Public Library
All Lamar County Library branches will be CLOSED for Christmas holidays. We will reopen December 29th at 9:00 AM.

● Holiday Closure

Dec 24, 2025 (Wednesday) - Jan 03, 2026 (Saturday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
Please see flyer for our holiday closures

● Bunco

December 29, 2025 (Monday) | L.R. Boyer Memorial Library
A Fun game for ALL!!

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Location and Hours

Click on link below for hours for each library branch

● Purvis Public Library

122 Shelby Speights Drive | Purvis, MS 39475
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● Lumberton Public Library

106 West Main Avenue | Lumberton, MS 39455
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● Oak Grove Public Library

4958 Old Highway 11 | Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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● L.R. Boyer Memorial Library

121 Poplar Street | Sumrall, MS 39482
Click for Hours of Operation

● Lajaunie Memorial Bookmobile

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