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About Library System

We provide public library service to urban metropolitan Jackson and Hinds County Mississippi, the state capital. Our goal is to provide quality service through our 14 locations. Look for a history timeline on our website in the near future.

Mission Statement

Connecting communities to a world of information.

Our Team

Learn more here about our talented library team that operates JHLS.

Meet the Team

Board of Trustees

Board meetings are usually held at 4:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding June and December. Meetings are usually held at the Eudora Welty Library. Meetings are open to the public.

Board Members

Our Policies

The Jackson Hinds Library System has listed all of its available policies for you to review. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Policies

Community Links

Jackson Hinds Library System provides community links into the greater Jackson, Mississippi area. If you would like to be added, contact us.

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Employment Opportunities

View our available employment opportunities and apply online. All available job listings for the Jackson Hinds Library System will be posted here.

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Friends of the Library

Learn more about the friends of Jackson Hinds Library System.

Learn More

Donate to JHLS

Donate to the Jackson Hinds Library System via PayPal.

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Contact JHLS

Looking to contact a specific Jackson Hinds Library System department? Maybe you just want to send us a quick message? Use our online contact form today.

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Latest News

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

  • Summer Reading Finale |Systemwide Event on July 15th
  • Animal Rescue League | M.W. Alexander Library on July 18th at 10 AM
  • Freedom Ranch | Willie Morris Library on July 19th at 10 AM
  • Movie Madness|Evelyn Taylor Majure Library on July 20th at 10 AM
  • Showtime Movie Matinee|Ella Bess Austin Library on July 20th at 1:30 PM
  • Lego Sharks| Willie Morris Library on July 22nd at 9 AM
  • Shark Cups|Willie Morris Library on July 23rd at 9 AM
  • Paint and Sip| Medgar Evers Library on July 25th at 1 PM
  • Paper Sharks Arts & Crafts | Willie Morris Library on July 25th at 9 AM
  • Shark Tales Movie| Willie Morris Library on July 26th at 1 PM
  • Crafting Hour: Rock Painting |Lois A. Flagg Library on July 31st at 3:30 PM
  • Back to School and Open House Extravaganza! | Medgar Evers Library on Aug 1st at 10 AM

UPCOMING CLOSURES

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ONGOING EVENTS

  • 6 Weeks of S.T.R.E.A.M | Ella Bess Austin Library (Terry) every Tuesday until July 9th at 2 pm
  • S.T.R.E.A.M: Daily Events | Evelyn Taylor Majure every week at 1 pm
  • Paint and Sip | Medgar Evers Library on Thursdays every 2 weeks at 1 pm
  • Fun with Keva Planks | Medgar Evers Library every Saturday All Day
  • Crafty Creations for Adults | Medgar Evers Library every Thursday at 11 am
  • It's Sew Easy: Beginner's Sewing Class | Medgar Evers Library every Wednesday at 11 am
  • Story Time / Art's & Craft | Margaret Walker Alexander Library every Tuesday starting at 10 am
  • Adult Day Out at the Library | Ella Bess Austin Library (Terry) every 2nd Tues & Thurs each month at 10 am
  • 12 Under Your Wings | Ella Bess Austin Library (Terry) every Saturday at 9 am
  • Afternoon Chess Club | Raymond Public Library every Monday at 3 pm
  • Marcel the Camel Story Time | Beverly J. Brown Library (Byram) every Tuesday at 4 pm
  • Story time with Uncle Story | Bolden/Moore Library every 2nd Wednesday at 10 am
  • Everything S.T.R.E.A.M | Medgar Evers Library every Saturday at 3 pm
  • Fantastic Friday Story Time | Medgar Evers Library every Friday at 10 am
  • Read, Rock n' Rhyme Story Time | Medgar Evers Library every Wednesday at 10 am
  • Let's Read Together! Family Literacy Program | Medgar Evers Library every Mon & Fri at 3:30 pm
  • One on one Computer Skill Enhancement | Medgar Evers Library every Tuesday at 1 pm
  • After School Homework Help | Ella Bess. Austin Library (Terry) from Mon - Thurs at 4:15 pm
  • Tech Drop-In Help| Evelyn Taylor Majure Library (Utica) every Tues & Thurs at 10 am
  • S.T.R.E.A.M Saturdays | Evelyn Taylor Majure Library (Utica) every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 10 am

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