Lamar County Library System

Lamar County Library System We serve all of Lamar County and surrounding communities. We thank you for your patronage.

Lamar County Library System has branches in Lumberton, Purvis, Oak Grove, and Sumrall, and our Terry Lajaunie Memorial Mobile Library is stationed in Baxterville.

05/19/2026

Come and join us Tuesday May 19 at 10am at the Park in Purvis to learn about Gardens and Planting !

Last week, Lamar County Library System was honored to be represented at the Freedom 250 Library Convening: *Telling Amer...
05/19/2026

Last week, Lamar County Library System was honored to be represented at the Freedom 250 Library Convening: *Telling America’s Story* in Atlanta, Georgia. Our Director, Brianna Williams, was also invited to serve on a panel alongside library leaders from across the South to discuss the important role libraries play in preserving and sharing local and national history.

Mississippi was incredibly well represented by the Mississippi Library Commission’s Executive Director and several outstanding library directors and librarians from across the state. The convening provided opportunities to collaborate, exchange ideas, and explore new ways libraries can engage communities through storytelling, history, and education.

Participants also toured the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, the Atlanta History Center, and Fernbank Museum, gaining valuable insight and inspiration to bring back home to our community.

We are proud to have Lamar County Library System represented at conversations like these and look forward to using what was learned to continue serving our community in meaningful ways.

Thank you to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for this incredible opportunity.

05/08/2026

Our Mrs. Emilee loves visiting her little friends at CrossPoint Learning Center!

If you would like Mrs. Emilee to visit your classroom, she can be reached via email at [email protected].

05/07/2026

In the wake of last night’s devastating storms, many of our local businesses, restaurants, churches, and community organizations are stepping up to support our community with meals, supplies, charging stations, and other assistance.

We want to help share these resources with anyone in need. As we receive information, we will post updates here with locations, times, and available services.

If your business or organization is offering assistance, please comment below with:
• Name of organization/business
• Type of assistance being offered
• Location
• Hours/availability
• Contact information (if applicable)

Thank you to everyone helping our community during this difficult time. Please continue to stay safe, check on neighbors, and monitor local emergency updates.

Developing Family Resources
Hygiene and household items
127 Front St, Purvis

Cuevas Fish House- Purvis, MS
Meals for linemen, law enforcement, and first responders
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
4:00-9:00 PM

Mercury Pizza Co.
Mercury Pizza will be on site at Central Industrial Row at 5 PM on 5/7, feeding volunteers, first responders, and affected families.

Twice the Ice - South Central MS
The Purvis location is free until further notice.

Jacob’s Well Thrift Stores
Jacob's Well will be providing FREE clothing, shoes, and household items to help families directly affected by the storms begin rebuilding and replacing what was lost.

Hub City Humane Society
If anyone was affected by last night’s storms and needs pet supplies, food, etc, the Hub City Humane Society van is set up in front of Cuevas Fish House.

PriorityOne Bank
Free hamburgers, chips, and drinks will be available at the Purvis PriorityOne Bank for first responders and community members impacted by the recent storm and power outages. Pick up time is 12:00PM
Location: PriorityOne Bank 104 MS-589, Purvis, MS 39475

Krazy Konez and Nick’s Cajun Kitchen
Set up in the Lamar Christian School parking lot.

Petunia's BBQ
Free meals for those who have been displaced by the storms.
Linemen, Law Enforcement, Firemen, Emergency Service crews, discount and free desserts
11am - 9pm
WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY
WiFi and charging are available to anyone without power.

Last night, Purvis experienced unimaginable devastation as a tornado tore through our community, leaving behind damaged ...
05/07/2026

Last night, Purvis experienced unimaginable devastation as a tornado tore through our community, leaving behind damaged homes, destroyed businesses, blocked roads, and countless families facing heartbreaking loss.

Today, we are holding our neighbors close in our thoughts and prayers. We are incredibly grateful for the first responders, linemen, road crews, volunteers, and everyday citizens who immediately stepped in to help others through the night.

The Lamar County Library System will be OPEN to serve our community in whatever ways we can. If you need a place to charge devices, access Wi-Fi, use a computer, cool off, rest for a moment, or simply connect with loved ones, our doors are open.

Please continue to use caution while traveling, as many areas are still unsafe and cleanup efforts are ongoing. Most importantly, please continue to check on one another.

Purvis is hurting today, but this community is strong, resilient, and full of people who care deeply for one another. We will rebuild together. 💜💛

(Photos shared in this post were collected from various public Facebook posts to help show the widespread impact across our community. Image credits to the following: Anunciata Schwebel, Kate Altazan, Bobby DuCote Jr, Carolina Deatz, Emilee Norris)

Due to severe weather and tornado damage in portions of the Purvis area overnight, the Purvis Branch Library will delay ...
05/07/2026

Due to severe weather and tornado damage in portions of the Purvis area overnight, the Purvis Branch Library will delay opening today until 12:00 PM for the safety of our patrons and staff, as well as to avoid interfering with emergency response and cleanup efforts currently underway.

We are incredibly thankful that our branch did not sustain damage, and we extend our sincere gratitude to the Lamar County Road Department, the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, and the Purvis Police Department for their hard work, dedication, and continued efforts to keep our community safe during this time.

Once we open at noon, the library will be available for anyone needing a quiet place to sit, charge devices, access Wi-Fi, cool off, or simply take a breath. The library is here for our community.

Please continue to stay safe, Purvis. 💜💛

🌼📚 May is FULL of fun at the Lamar County Library System! 📚🌼We’ve got something for everyone this month—story times, boo...
04/27/2026

🌼📚 May is FULL of fun at the Lamar County Library System! 📚🌼

We’ve got something for everyone this month—story times, book clubs, craft days, tech help, games, and even our Summer Reading Kickoff at the end of the month! 🎉

Whether you’re bringing the kids for StoryTime, joining a book club, or stopping in for a fun program like BUNCO, trivia, or anime club—we can’t wait to see you!

✨ Highlights this month:
• Weekly StoryTimes for our littlest readers
• Tech Tuesdays to help you stay connected
• Special programs like Kids Bingo, Book Bedazzle, and True Crime Night
• Lumberton’s 50th Anniversary Celebration 🎉
• 🎬 Cinema Saturdays + Family Movie fun
• 🌞 Summer Reading Kickoff on May 30th!

📅 Check out the full calendar below and start planning your visits!

💛 As always, all programs are free and open to the public.

50 years of stories. 📚50 years of community. 💛Celebrate with us on May 14 at 6 PM at the Lumberton Library.Every story h...
04/23/2026

50 years of stories. 📚
50 years of community. 💛

Celebrate with us on May 14 at 6 PM at the Lumberton Library.
Every story has a beginning—come celebrate ours.

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144 Shelby Speights Drive
Purvis, MS
39475

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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