Medgar Evers Library
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39213-5210
James Hampton III, 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, December 15, 2023 - Thursday, December 21, 2023 All Day | December Open House Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 All Day | Holiday Open House Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, December 21, 2023 All Day | Ornament Decoration Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, January 4, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Share your Travels Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 All Day | Word Search Day Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Medgar Evers Inspired Art Contest Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Share Your Hobbies 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