Orange Grove Library
🏢 Harrison County Library System · Gulfport, Mississippi
Orange Grove Library
Orange Grove Library is the northern Gulfport branch of the Harrison County Library System, serving the growing Orange Grove community with books, free public computers, children's storytimes, and statewide MAGNOLIA digital resources.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 12135 OLD HIGHWAY 49, GULFPORT, MS 39503
Phone: +1 228-832-6924
Website: harrison.lib.ms.us
Plus Code: 862GFV6W+C9 (GULFPORT, MS)
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📖 About Orange Grove Library
Orange Grove Library is a branch of the Harrison County Library System (HCLS), the public library network serving Mississippi's Gulf Coast communities of Gulfport, Biloxi, Pass Christian, and D'Iberville. The Orange Grove branch is located at 12135 Old Highway 49 in the northern Gulfport community of Orange Grove, a rapidly growing unincorporated area of Harrison County. The branch provides the full range of HCLS services to its neighborhood, including public computers, children's programming, and access to the statewide MAGNOLIA digital consortium — a free database collection funded for all Mississippi residents. Patrons can search the full HCLS collection and place holds through the system catalog at harrisoncls.booksys.net. Active programming includes weekly computer classes, a Baby & Me infant literacy program, a Preschool Storytime series, and a Teen Thursday after-school club.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Branch of Harrison County Library System — serving Gulfport, Biloxi, Pass Christian, and D'Iberville
- Extended Tuesday hours until 7 PM for working families and after-school visits
- Free MAGNOLIA statewide databases — newspapers, academic journals, and career tools for all MS residents
- Active children's programs: Baby & Me, Preschool Storytime, and weekly computer classes
- Teen Thursday after-school program every week at the branch
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Harrison County Library card unlocks MAGNOLIA statewide databases and Hoopla digital content — no wait lists, no fees.
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing and photocopying
- Book and media checkout
- Interlibrary loan
- Meeting room availability (contact branch)
- Research assistance
- Children's section with dedicated programming space
🎸 Programs
- Baby & Me infant and caregiver literacy program
- Preschool Storytime series
- Teen Thursday after-school club
- Computer Class series (Hoopla & More, Computer Q&A)
- Summer Reading Program for all ages
- Community events and special programs
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is MAGNOLIA and who can use it at Orange Grove Library?
MAGNOLIA (Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities in Learning via the Internet & Achieving) is a statewide digital consortium funded by the Mississippi Legislature and available free to every Mississippi resident with a public library card. At Orange Grove Library, your free Harrison County Library card gives you access to MAGNOLIA's full suite at magnolia.lib.ms.us, including newspapers, academic journals, genealogy databases, business resources, and career tools.
Does Orange Grove Library have a children's program schedule?
Yes — Orange Grove runs several regular children's programs: Baby & Me (an infant-and-caregiver literacy session), Preschool Storytime, and a Teen Thursday after-school club held weekly. The branch also participates in the Harrison County Library System Summer Reading Program each year. Check harrison.lib.ms.us for the current events calendar.
Can I return items from other Harrison County branches at Orange Grove?
Yes. Items borrowed from any Harrison County Library System branch — including Gulfport, Biloxi, Pass Christian, and D'Iberville locations — can be returned at any HCLS branch including Orange Grove. Call 228-832-6924 if you have questions about specific return or pickup arrangements.
Are there free computer classes at Orange Grove Library?
Yes. The branch regularly schedules free computer classes covering topics like using Hoopla and navigating digital resources. Sessions are open to the public at no charge. Check the HCLS events calendar at harrison.lib.ms.us for upcoming class dates and times.
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📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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