Medgar Evers Library
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39213-5210
Anne Sanders, MLIS, Branch Librarian
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 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, December 31, 2022 All Day | Sesame Street: The ABC’s of COVID-19 Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Beginner Computer Classes Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Botley the Coding Robot Stem Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | Reading Buddies (Registration Required) Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, October 6, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Teen Advisory Group Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, October 7, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Fantastic Friday Story Time Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, October 7, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | After School Crafting Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, October 7, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Girls Who Code (Registration Required - Boys Welcome) Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, October 7, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Kids Create: Crafting Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, October 8, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Showtime Movie Matinee Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
View a calendar by month below.
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
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard,
Jackson, MS 39213
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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