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
Monday, December 11, 2023
10:00 am - 5:45 pm
It's The Week Before Christmas!
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
10:00 am - 5:45 pm
It's The Week Before Chrismas!
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
10:00 am - 5:45 pm
It's The Week Before Chrismas!
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Thursday, December 14, 2023
10:00 am - 5:45 pm
It's The Week Before Chrismas!
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Friday, December 15, 2023
10:00 am - 5:45 pm
It's The Week Before Chrismas!
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Saturday, December 16, 2023
10:00 am - 5:45 pm
It's The Week Before Chrismas!
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Challenge Your Brain Wednesday
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Monday, January 8, 2024 - Saturday, January 13, 2024
10:00 am - 5:45 pm
A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Challenge Your Brain Wednesday
Margaret Walker Alexander Library, Jackson Mississippi
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Challenge Your Brain Wednesday
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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