Lincoln County Library
🏢 Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library · Brookhaven, Mississippi
Lincoln County Library
The Lincoln County Library is the main branch of the Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library, serving Brookhaven and Lincoln County, Mississippi from a central location at 100 South Jackson Street and providing access to the statewide MAGNOLIA database consortium free to all Mississippians.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 100 SOUTH JACKSON STREET, BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601
Phone: +1601-833-3369
Website: llf.lib.ms.us
Plus Code: 863FHHJ4+26 (BROOKHAVEN, MS)
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📖 About Lincoln County Library
The Lincoln County Library is the headquarters branch of the Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library (LLF), a multi-county public library system that also operates branches in Lawrence County (Monticello), Franklin County (Meadville), and New Hebron. Brookhaven is the county seat of Lincoln County in southwest Mississippi, a city known as the "Homeseeker's Paradise" for its welcoming civic tradition. The LLF system gives every Lincoln County card holder access to a shared catalog, eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive, and the MAGNOLIA statewide databases — a free consortium of academic and reference resources funded by the Mississippi Legislature for all state residents. The library maintains dedicated collections in genealogy and local history, reflecting Lincoln County's rich heritage along the Illinois Central rail corridor.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Headquarters branch of the Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library, a four-branch system serving Lincoln, Lawrence, Franklin and Lawrence counties
- Full access to MAGNOLIA — the Mississippi Legislature-funded statewide consortium of databases free to all Mississippi residents
- Genealogy and local history collections reflecting Brookhaven's role as a historic Illinois Central railroad hub
- Shared consortium catalog linking all four LLF branches for holds and interlibrary transfers
- Serving Brookhaven, the Lincoln County seat and self-proclaimed "Homeseeker's Paradise" of southwest Mississippi
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Lincoln County cardholders access free digital reading, research and statewide databases through the LLF system and Mississippi state resources:
📚 Services
- MAGNOLIA statewide database access for all Mississippi residents
- eBooks and audiobooks via OverDrive/Libby
- Genealogy and local history research collection
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan across all four LLF branches
- Reference and reader's advisory services
- Library of Things and specialty borrowing items
🎸 Programs
- Children's and youth programming
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult programs and community events
- Outreach services to Lincoln County residents
- Friends of the Library activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southwest Mississippi
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library and which branches does it include?
The LLF Regional Library is a four-branch public library system. The Lincoln County branch (this library) at 100 South Jackson Street in Brookhaven is the headquarters. The other branches are: Lawrence County Library in Monticello, Franklin County Library in Meadville, and the New Hebron branch. A single library card works at all four locations.
Do I need a library card to use the MAGNOLIA databases at the Lincoln County Library?
MAGNOLIA is available free to all Mississippi residents — you don't need an LLF card to access many MAGNOLIA databases remotely. However, an LLF library card adds access to eBooks via OverDrive/Libby and to the shared consortium catalog. Cards are free for Lincoln County residents and residents of surrounding counties.
Does the Lincoln County Library have genealogy resources?
Yes. The library maintains a genealogy and local history collection that is particularly useful for researching Lincoln County families and Brookhaven's history as an Illinois Central railroad community. Staff can assist with research in the local-history materials, and MAGNOLIA provides statewide newspaper and periodical archives.
What are the Saturday hours at the Lincoln County Library?
The library is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular weekday hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays.
📜 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 lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things 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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