Margaret Walker Alexander Library
2525 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209-7030
Karen Wilson, Branch Manager
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/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, December 11, 2023 10:00 am - 5:45 pm | It's The Week Before Christmas! Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 10:00 am - 5:45 pm | It's The Week Before Chrismas! Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:00 am - 5:45 pm | It's The Week Before Chrismas! Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, December 14, 2023 10:00 am - 5:45 pm | It's The Week Before Chrismas! Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 10:00 am - 5:45 pm | It's The Week Before Chrismas! Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:00 am - 5:45 pm | It's The Week Before Chrismas! Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Challenge Your Brain Wednesday Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, January 8, 2024 - Saturday, January 13, 2024 10:00 am - 5:45 pm | A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, January 10, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Challenge Your Brain Wednesday Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Challenge Your Brain Wednesday Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
View a calendar by month below.
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