Gulfport Public Library
🏢 Harrison County Library System · GULFPORT, Mississippi
Gulfport Public Library
Gulfport Public Library is the flagship location of the Harrison County Library System, anchoring library service in Mississippi's second-largest city from its central address on 25th Avenue.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 6 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.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 1708 25th Avenue, GULFPORT, MS 39501
Phone: 2288717171
Website: harrison.lib.ms.us
📖 About Gulfport Public Library
<p>Gulfport Public Library at 1708 25th Avenue is the main branch of the Harrison County Library System, the public library network serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast communities of Gulfport, Biloxi, Pass Christian, and D'Iberville. As the system's flagship location in Gulfport — Harrison County's seat of government — the branch holds the system's largest general collection and provides public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, and meeting space. The library is administered by the Harrison County Library System (harrison.lib.ms.us) and offers digital resources including hoopla streaming and MAGNOLIA, Mississippi's statewide database consortium funded by the Mississippi Library Commission. A library card is free to Harrison County residents.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Flagship branch of the Harrison County Library System serving Gulfport since the 20th century
- Central Gulfport address at 25th Avenue, convenient to downtown and Harrison County government offices
- Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and community meeting space
- Access to hoopla streaming (movies, music, comics) and MAGNOLIA statewide databases
- Part of a 9-branch network spanning the Mississippi Gulf Coast
📱 Free with a Harrison County Library System Card
Harrison County residents can get a free card and unlock:
📍 More Harrison County Library System branches
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gulfport Public Library the main branch of the Harrison County system?
Yes. The library at 1708 25th Avenue is the primary Gulfport location and flagship branch of the Harrison County Library System, which also operates branches in Biloxi, Pass Christian, D'Iberville, and other Gulf Coast communities.
What is MAGNOLIA and how do I access it at Gulfport Public Library?
MAGNOLIA (Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities through Library Information Access) is a statewide program funded by the Mississippi Library Commission that provides free access to online databases, periodicals, and reference resources for all Mississippi residents. You can access it through your Harrison County library card at the library or from home at magnolia.nglc.org.
Does Gulfport Public Library have a local history or genealogy collection?
Yes. The Harrison County Library System maintains a Local History & Genealogy Digital Archive and provides access to Newspaper Archive and Newsbank (Sun Herald), making the Gulfport branch a useful resource for researching Gulf Coast family history and historical newspapers.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.