Public Libraries in Mississippi
United States
Public Libraries in Mississippi
Find public libraries across Mississippi — hours, addresses, digital resources and free programs near you.
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Cities Covered
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Libraries Listed
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Mississippi's public libraries are coordinated by the Mississippi Library Commission (MLC) and organized into regional and county systems serving every corner of the state — from the Delta to the Pine Belt and the Gulf Coast. This directory covers 20 cities including Hattiesburg, Meridian, Vicksburg, Natchez, Starkville, Columbus and Greenwood — with hours, addresses, phone numbers, and the free digital services available to every Mississippi resident.
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⭐ Featured Library
Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System
One of the leading public libraries in Mississippi, serving the local community with books, digital resources, programs and free Wi-Fi.
About Public Libraries in Mississippi
Mississippi has a strong network of public libraries serving communities of all sizes, from regional hubs like Hattiesburg, Meridian and Vicksburg to small rural towns across the Delta. Coordinated by the Mississippi Library Commission, these libraries provide free access to books, digital resources, broadband internet, educational programs, and community gathering spaces for all residents.
Most Mississippi public libraries offer free library cards to state residents and participate in statewide digital library programs, giving cardholders access to thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming films from home using apps like Libby (OverDrive).
Use the city directory above to find your nearest public library in Mississippi, including current hours, contact information, and details on available services and programs.
📚 What Mississippi Libraries Offer
- 📖 Books, DVDs, audiobooks & magazines
- 💻 Digital eBooks & audiobooks (Libby / OverDrive)
- 🌸 MAGNOLIA research databases (free statewide)
- 🎬 Streaming films (Kanopy or Hoopla)
- 📡 Free Wi-Fi & public computers
- 👶 Children’s storytimes & programs
- 🎓 Adult learning & literacy programs
- 📚 Interlibrary loan network
🗺️ Quick Facts
| Cities covered | 20 |
| Libraries listed | 20 |
| Digital platform | Libby / OverDrive |
| Research databases | MAGNOLIA (free statewide) |
| Streaming | Kanopy / Hoopla |
| Library card cost | Free for residents |
Free Digital Resources for Mississippi Residents
🌸 MAGNOLIA — Mississippi's Statewide Research Databases
MAGNOLIA (Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities through Library Acquisitions) is a state-funded program that gives every Mississippi resident free access to premium online research databases — magazines, newspapers, academic journals, genealogy records, business information, and student learning tools — from any public library, school, or home computer.
Access is free with a Mississippi public library card. Ask any library listed above for your MAGNOLIA login, or visit in person to get connected.
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