Margaret Walker Alexander Library

2525 Robinson Street

Jackson, MS 39209-7030

Karen Wilson, Branch Manager

(601) 354-8911

alexander@jhlibrary.org

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LIBRARY HOURS

Monday…..…….9 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday……..….9 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday.……9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday…..…..9 AM – 6 PM
Friday……..……9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday…..…..9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday……..………CLOSED

About Margaret Walker Alexander Library

The Margaret Walker Alexander Library, conveniently located on Robinson Street, is named for Mississippi author Margaret Walker Alexander, author of the novel Jubilee and poetry book For My People, among other books.

Literature Center

The library houses the Margaret Walker African American Literature Center, which contains a wide variety of literature and books about the African American cultural experience.

Children’s Area

The library features an area for children with three animal murals to enjoy

Additional Exhibits

Several exhibit cases about the life and work of Margaret Walker Alexander are on display.

Upcoming Events

Date/TimeEvent
Friday, March 1, 2024 - Saturday, March 30, 2024
All Day
Read Across America
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Story Time / Art's & Craft
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Monday, April 8, 2024 - Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrating National Library Week
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Monday, April 22, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate & Save The Earth
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
World Book Day
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Story Time / Art's & Craft
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Saturday, May 11, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
It's Mom's Extravaganza Day
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi

 

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Meeting Room Reservations Calendar

Meeting room calendar reservations are available at this library location.

All Day Rental Cost – $50.00
Half Day Rental Cost – $25.00

Address

2525 Robinson Street,
Jackson, MS 39209
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Library Hours

Monday……….9 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday………9 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday….9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday……..9 AM – 6 PM
Friday………….9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday………9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday…………….CLOSED

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