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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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