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History

The Lamar County Library System is composed of four branches located in Purvis, Sumrall, Lumberton and Oak Grove. On July 17, 1997, the Lamar County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to establish the Lamar County Library System.

Governing Body

Lamar County Library System is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, each of whom is appointed by a member of the Board of Supervisors to represent their district in Lamar County. The Board of Trustees makes policy for the Lamar County Library branches; is responsible for major budget decisions; and makes decisions concerning personnel.

The library system has strong ties to other organizations and institutions in the area providing education such as the Lamar County public school system and City of Lumberton school system; day care and nursing home facilities; and works closely with the Friends of the Library groups.
 
Funding

Direct funding is provided through a variety of sources: the Lamar County Board of Supervisors from the general fund; state and federal grants through the Mississippi Library Commission; bank interest; donations; revenues generated by charges for faxing and copying for the public; overdue fines; and through other grants obtained by the library system. Indirect support is provided by the Friends of the Library groups, the City of Purvis, and the City of Lumberton.