Library of Hattiesburg

The Library of Hattiesburg is a public library located at 329 Hardy Street in downtown Hattiesburg.

The current library was built in the mid 1990s. Prior to that the library was located in what is today the Hattiesburg Cultural Center on Main Street.

The Spirit that Builds
The Spirit that Builds is a circular mural hanging from ceiling in the library depicting the history of Hattiesburg. It measures approximately 167 feet in circumference and 10 feet in height. The mural is constructed of sandblasted stainless steel. It took artist William Baggett three years to paint. It was completed on July 4, 1995.