TEMPORARY HOURS: 9 AM – 6 PM Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM Friday & Saturday
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 |
|---|---|
| Saturday, September 5, 2020 - Wednesday, September 30, 2020 All Day | STEM Easter Egg Rocket Virtual Program Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, September 10, 2020 - Wednesday, September 30, 2020 All Day | Grow Your Own Garden: Vlog 1 (Virtual Program) Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, September 17, 2020 - Wednesday, September 30, 2020 All Day | Build A Family Crest Virtual Program Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, September 24, 2020 - Wednesday, September 30, 2020 All Day | Fairy Dough Virtual Program Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Library Card Sign-up Month Extravaganza Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 8, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Grow Your Own Garden: Vlog 2 (Virtual Program) Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, October 10, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Virtual Story Time: The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 15, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Teen Yarn Art Virtual Program Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 22, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Make a Difference Day: Your Voice Matters Virtual Program for Teens (Tentative Date) Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, October 30, 2020 - Monday, November 30, 2020 All Day | Virtual Harvest Fest Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi |
View a calendar by month below.
All JHLS meeting rooms are temporarily unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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