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 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - Saturday, December 31, 2022 All Day | 52 Weeks of Black History from The Book Cloud Virtual Program Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, May 9, 2022 - Sunday, June 5, 2022 All Day | Registration for 2022 Summer Reading Program All JHLS Library Branches, Jackson MS |
| Monday, May 23, 2022 - Saturday, May 28, 2022 All Day | National Donut Day Coloring Contest Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, May 23, 2022 - Tuesday, May 31, 2022 All Day | The Watch It & Make It: Memorial Day Craft Hybrid Program Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, May 27, 2022 - Monday, May 30, 2022 All Day | Alexander Library's Memorial Day Virtual Story Time Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, June 6, 2022 - Friday, July 15, 2022 All Day | 2022 Summer Reading Program All JHLS Library Branches, Jackson MS |
| Thursday, June 9, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Come Meet Sammy Soil at Alexander! Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, June 10, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center at Alexander Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, June 10, 2022 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Story Time with Mrs. Hinds County Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, June 13, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Teeth of the Sea Dental Program at Alexander 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