Pine Forest Regional Library
🏢 Pine Forest Regional Library System · Richton, Mississippi
Pine Forest Regional Library
The Pine Forest Regional Library in Richton serves as the headquarters of the Pine Forest Regional Library System, which stretches across Greene, Perry, and Stone Counties in southeastern Mississippi with six branch locations. The Richton branch — nestled in the longleaf pine country of Perry County — opens Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6 p.m. and provides residents with Tumblebooks, hoopla, HeritageQuest, and the statewide MAGNOLIA databases.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 210 South Front Street, Richton, MS 39476
Phone: (601) 788-6539
Website: pineforest.lib.ms.us
Plus Code: 863H83W7+XP (Richton, MS)
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📖 About Pine Forest Regional Library
The Pine Forest Regional Library is the headquarters branch of the Pine Forest Regional Library System, a multi-county public library system serving Greene, Perry, and Stone Counties in southeastern Mississippi. The headquarters sits at 210 South Front Street in Richton, the Perry County seat, and serves as the administrative center for a network of six branches spread across the piney-woods region: Richton (H.Q.), State Line, Leakesville, McHenry, Wiggins (Stone County Library), and McLain. The system reflects the rural character of its service area, with branch hours tailored to small-community needs. Richton is open Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) and Wednesdays (12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.); it is closed Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Digital resources include hoopla for streaming media and eBooks, HeritageQuest for genealogy, EBSCO Learning Express for test prep, and the statewide MAGNOLIA research databases, plus children's platforms such as Tumblebooks, TeenBookCloud, and AudioBookCloud.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters of the Pine Forest Regional Library System, serving Greene, Perry, and Stone Counties through six branch locations
- Open until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for after-work access in rural Perry County
- Tumblebooks, TeenBookCloud, and AudioBookCloud provide free digital reading for children and teens
- hoopla streaming for movies, music, comics, and audiobooks with no waitlists
- HeritageQuest Online for genealogy and MAGNOLIA statewide research databases available free with a library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Pine Forest Regional Library cardholders can stream, borrow, and research online free with these resources:
📚 Services
- Circulating book, audiobook, and DVD collection
- hoopla streaming and the statewide MAGNOLIA research databases
- Tumblebooks, TeenBookCloud, and AudioBookCloud for children and teens
- HeritageQuest Online for genealogy research
- EBSCO Learning Express for career and test preparation
- Public computers and internet access
- Library card for access to all six branch locations in the system
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events and outreach
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What counties does the Pine Forest Regional Library System serve?
The Pine Forest Regional Library System serves Greene, Perry, and Stone Counties in southeastern Mississippi. The Richton branch is the headquarters (Perry County), with branches also in State Line (Greene County), Leakesville (Greene County seat), McHenry (Stone County), Wiggins (Stone County seat), and McLain (Greene County).
What are the hours of the Richton headquarters branch?
The Richton branch is open Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is closed on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call (601) 788-6539 before visiting to confirm current hours.
Does the Pine Forest Regional Library offer digital borrowing for children?
Yes. The system provides Tumblebooks and Tumble Math for younger children, TeenBookCloud for young adults, and AudioBookCloud for all ages — all free with a library card. Hoopla is also available for movies, music, eBooks, and comics with no holds or waitlists.
Can I use a card from one Pine Forest branch at any other branch?
Yes. A Pine Forest Regional Library System card is valid at all six branches — Richton (H.Q.), State Line, Leakesville, McHenry, Wiggins, and McLain. Visit any branch with a valid ID and proof of county address to get your free card.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.