Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System
🏢 Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System · Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System
The Starkville Public Library, the flagship branch of the Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System, sits on University Drive in Starkville — home of Mississippi State University. The system serves Oktibbeha County through three branches and holds the county's local history and genealogical collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–4pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 326 University Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-2766
Website: starkville.lib.ms.us
Plus Code: 865HF57Q+FQ (Starkville, MS)
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📖 About Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System
The Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System is the public library system of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, with its main branch on University Drive in Starkville, the county seat and home of Mississippi State University. The Starkville Public Library serves as headquarters, housing the system's administrative and technical services and the Local History and Genealogical collection, while two branch libraries extend service to neighboring communities: the Maben Public Library in Maben and the Sturgis Public Library in Sturgis. As a member of the Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortium, a Starkville card enables access to materials from Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, East Mississippi Community College, Columbus Lowndes Public Library System, Tombigbee Regional Library System, and Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System. The system offers access to MAGNOLIA — Mississippi's statewide digital library — along with Libby, hoopla, and Ancestry.com genealogy resources.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters library for a three-branch system serving all of Oktibbeha County, located in Starkville — home of Mississippi State University
- Holds the county's Local History and Genealogical Collection, a key resource for family research in Oktibbeha County and the surrounding region
- Member of the Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortium — one card accesses collections at MSU, MUW, East Mississippi Community College, and partner library systems
- MAGNOLIA statewide digital library provides free database access including EBSCO, Britannica & WorldCat to all Mississippi residents
- Two branch libraries extend service to rural communities: Maben Public Library and Sturgis Public Library
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Starkville-Oktibbeha County cardholders can download, research, and learn for free through Mississippi statewide and system digital collections:
📚 Services
- Local History and Genealogical Collection at the Starkville main branch
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortium access (MSU, MUW, EMCC, partner systems)
- Interlibrary loan
- Ancestry Library Edition genealogy research (in-library)
- WestLaw legal database (in-library)
- Airprint remote printing to any branch
- Children's services and youth programming at each branch
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer reading for children and teens
- Adult literacy and learning programs
- Art exhibits and community displays at the Starkville branch
- Cultural events for all ages
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System include?
The system consists of three branches: the Starkville Public Library (main branch, 326 University Drive) which houses the administrative offices and Local History & Genealogy collection; the Maben Public Library (831 2nd Ave, Maben); and the Sturgis Public Library (2732 MS Hwy 12, Sturgis). A single library card gives access to all three branches.
What is the Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortium, and what does it mean for borrowers?
The Golden Triangle Regional Library Consortium is a resource-sharing network that includes the Starkville-Oktibbeha County system, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, East Mississippi Community College, the Columbus Lowndes Public Library System, the Tombigbee Regional Library System, and the Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System. A Starkville library card gives you the ability to check out and access materials from all of these institutions.
What is MAGNOLIA and how do I access it?
MAGNOLIA is Mississippi's statewide digital library, funded by the Mississippi Legislature since 1997. It provides free access to EBSCO research databases, Britannica, and WorldCat for all Mississippi library cardholders. Access it through the library's website at www.starkville.lib.ms.us or ask a librarian for the current access code.
Does the Starkville Public Library have local history resources?
Yes. The main Starkville branch houses the system's Local History and Genealogical Collection, which is especially useful for researching Oktibbeha County families and local history. The branch also provides in-library access to Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest genealogy databases.
📜 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.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.