TEMPORARY HOURS: 9 AM – 6 PM Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM Friday & Saturday
Medgar Evers Library
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39213-5210
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 - Saturday, July 31, 2021 All Day | Sesame Street: The ABC’s of COVID-19 Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, March 6, 2021 - Saturday, July 31, 2021 All Day | School & Library Book Talks! Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, March 25, 2021 - Friday, April 30, 2021 All Day | Campfire Tales: A World Full of Fools Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, April 1, 2021 - Friday, April 30, 2021 All Day | The Dangers of Tobacco Products Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Monday, May 3, 2021 All Day | Guess How Many Books Are in the Library Contest Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - Friday, April 30, 2021 All Day | Honoring National Library Week with MPB Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, April 15, 2021 - Friday, April 30, 2021 All Day | Book Talk with James Hampton Virtual Program Featuring C.S. Lewis Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - Friday, April 30, 2021 All Day | Earth Day Virtual Presentation: Tomato Transplant 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