Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, and Forrest County

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Our teens colored some absolutely gorgeous stained glass-style window clings to decorate their rooms today at our teen c...
06/20/2026

Our teens colored some absolutely gorgeous stained glass-style window clings to decorate their rooms today at our teen craft!

Our Stuffed Animal Sleepover visitors had a wonderful night at the library! After their humans said goodnight, our furry...
06/17/2026

Our Stuffed Animal Sleepover visitors had a wonderful night at the library! After their humans said goodnight, our furry, fluffy, and cuddly guests explored the library, made new friends, shared stories, and got into just a little bit of mischief. We were lucky enough to capture some of their adventures along the way!

Take a look through the photos and see what your stuffed friend was up to during their overnight library sleepover. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special tradition - we had beary good company!

We had an ant-mazing time at Bug story time last week! We learned what "exoskeletons" are, read books about how many bug...
06/16/2026

We had an ant-mazing time at Bug story time last week! We learned what "exoskeletons" are, read books about how many bugs is too many bugs and the life of a jumping spider, and pretended we were caterpillars. Then, we got to decorate ourselves some bug headbands! What adventures await us this week at story time? Join us to find out!

Family story time is every Wednesday at 10am at the Hattiesburg Library, and every Thursday at 10am at the Petal Library. All ages are welcome!

What a WINDerful time we had at Craft & Curiosity yesterday! We learned a bit about wind movement, then created windchim...
06/16/2026

What a WINDerful time we had at Craft & Curiosity yesterday! We learned a bit about wind movement, then created windchimes out of sticks, string, seashells, beads, and rocks. Next Monday, June 22nd, will be the last summer reading-themed Craft & Curiosity, where we will learn about plant growth, then decorate miniature pots to grow our very own seeds. Feel free to join us! The event begins at 3:00pm. Craft events are first come, first serve.

Reminder to parents - Our stuffed animal sleepover is today! Brave the rain and bring your kids to the library to drop o...
06/16/2026

Reminder to parents - Our stuffed animal sleepover is today! Brave the rain and bring your kids to the library to drop off their beloved stuffed friends for an evening of silly fun. Drop-off is all day today, and pick-up is tomorrow!

Congrats again to our second Adult Summer Reading Program prize winner Emily Gallaspy! And also thanks again to Grand Ce...
06/16/2026

Congrats again to our second Adult Summer Reading Program prize winner Emily Gallaspy! And also thanks again to Grand Central Outfitters in Petal for donating a $10 gift card!

Keep reading this week for your chance to win a tote bag and a $30 gift card to Leaf and Letter also in Petal. Winner will be announced next Monday!

06/15/2026

Congrats to our second Adult Summer Reading prize winner Emily Gallaspy! Thanks again to Grand Central Outfitters in Petal for donating a gift card for Emily's tote bag.

Keep reading for your chance to win our next tote bag - this time with a $30 gift card from Leaf and Letter also in Petal!

What a curiously good time we had at the Hattiesburg Library yesterday! USM's Southern Arena Theatre came by for a very ...
06/13/2026

What a curiously good time we had at the Hattiesburg Library yesterday! USM's Southern Arena Theatre came by for a very special Curious George story time. It was a BLAST! They sang some songs from the play they'll be doing next week, as well as read 2 Curious George books to the children.

We would like to thank the Friends of the Library for purchasing new furniture for the Children's Department! This comfo...
06/12/2026

We would like to thank the Friends of the Library for purchasing new furniture for the Children's Department! This comfortable new seating area provides a welcoming space where our tween-aged patrons can relax, read, socialize, and enjoy the library.

06/12/2026

At 11:00 today, Southern Arena Theatre will be performing a very special Curious George story time at the Hattiesburg Library. Join us for a fun experience that will make you go bananas!

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329 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS
39401

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

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