Margaret Walker Alexander Library
2525 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209-7030
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 a rainforest-themed area for children.
Additional Exhibits
Several exhibit cases about the life and work of Margaret Walker Alexander are on display.
Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 02/26/2020 All Day | "What Is Your Vision of Black History?" Art Contest Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, 02/26/2020 All Day | Book Buddy Kids Club Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, 02/27/2020 All Day | "What Is Your Vision of Black History?" Art Contest Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, 02/27/2020 All Day | Book Buddy Kids Club Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, 02/27/2020 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | African Inspired Pocket Holders Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, 02/27/2020 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Black History Movie Matinee Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, 02/27/2020 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Story Time Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, 02/28/2020 All Day | "What Is Your Vision of Black History?" Art Contest Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, 02/28/2020 All Day | Book Buddy Kids Club Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, 02/29/2020 All Day | "What Is Your Vision of Black History?" Art Contest 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 – 7 PM
Wednesday….9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday……..9 AM – 6 PM
Friday………….9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday……..10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday……………CLOSED