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, June 9, 2023
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Freedom Ranch
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Saturday, June 10, 2023
All Day
Weekend Fun
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Monday, June 12, 2023 - Wednesday, June 14, 2023
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Movie Showtime
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Bingo
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Thursday, June 15, 2023
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Natural Science Museum
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Friday, June 16, 2023
All Day
Health & Nutrition
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Friday, June 16, 2023
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Family Paint & Snack
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Saturday, June 17, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Father's Day Fun
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Monday, June 19, 2023
10:15 am - 12:00 pm
Juneteenth Celebration
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
10:15 am - 12:00 pm
World Music 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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