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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday, October 1, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Mental Illness Awareness Week Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Library Literacy Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, October 9, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020 All Day | Craft Time: Mason Jar Fall Craft Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, October 16, 2020 - Friday, December 18, 2020 All Day | Girls Who Code Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Craft Time: DIY Marbled Paper Craft Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, October 26, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Book Talk with Mr. James Hampton Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - Saturday, October 31, 2020 All Day | Story Time with Curious George! Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 29, 2020 - Monday, November 30, 2020 All Day | Library Database Instructional Video Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 29, 2020 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | Grab-N-Go Crafts Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, November 2, 2020 - Monday, November 30, 2020 All Day | Campfire Tales Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
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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