Medgar Evers Library
TEMPORARY HOURS: 9 AM – 6 PM Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM Friday & Saturday
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39213-5210
Anne Sanders, MLIS, Branch Librarian
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
About Medgar Evers Library
The Medgar Evers Library, which was named for the Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers, is located in northwest Jackson. A historic statue of Evers is located on the library grounds.
Annual Programs
The library also hosts the annual Juneteenth Celebration. We have Summer Reading Programs, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest, and the annual Health Fair.
Youth Programs
Story Time Wednesdays and Fantastic Friday Story Times are at 10:00 AM, as well as teen programs.
Saturday Movie Matinee
The library has a family-friendly movie screening with popcorn on Saturdays at 11:00 AM.
Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2021 - Friday, December 31, 2021 All Day | Sesame Street: The ABC’s of COVID-19 Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, March 6, 2021 - Friday, December 31, 2021 All Day | School & Library Book Talks! Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - Thursday, September 30, 2021 All Day | "Freedom Rides: Journey for Change" Traveling Exhibit Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - Thursday, September 30, 2021 All Day | Library Card Sign-up Month Guessing Game Contest Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - Thursday, September 30, 2021 All Day | Library Card Sign-up Month Virtual Read Aloud with Marley Dias Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, September 2, 2021 - Thursday, September 30, 2021 All Day | Authentic Arroz con Pollo with Chef Carla T. Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, September 3, 2021 - Thursday, September 30, 2021 All Day | National Suicide Awareness Month Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, September 6, 2021 - Thursday, September 30, 2021 All Day | Honoring HBCU Week Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, September 13, 2021 - Saturday, September 18, 2021 All Day | Story Time Grab-N-Go: What Begins with B? Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, September 17, 2021 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm | Girls Who Code Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
View a calendar by month below.
All JHLS meeting rooms are temporarily unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Address
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard,
Jackson, MS 39213
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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