Willie Morris Library
4912 Old Canton Road
Jackson, MS 39211-5404
Michele Smith, Branch Manager
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 Willie Morris Library
The Willie Morris Library is conveniently located on Old Canton Road in northeast Jackson. The Autism Resource Center is also located here.
Exhibits
The library, which is named for famed Mississippi writer Willie Morris, contains several exhibit cases about Morris’ books, and Morris-themed artwork is available throughout the building for visitors to enjoy..
Youth Programs
Story Time Wednesdays are at 10:00 AM, as well as teen programs.
Virtual Tour
Go here to take a virtual tour of the library.
Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER
November Can Food Drive | November 1st-22nd, 2024 – All Day
Be Kind | November 13th, 2024 – All Day
Make a Teddy Bear | November 14th, 2024 – All Day
Fall Leaf Chalk Art | November 15th, 2024 – All Day
National Princess Day | November 18th, 2024 – All Day
National Child’s Day | November 20th, 2024 – All Day
Great American Smokeout | November 21st, 2024 – 10:00 am
Make a Turkey Craft | November 21st, 2024 – All Day
Thanksgiving Scratch Art | November 22nd, 2024 – All Day
Thanksgiving Movie Celebration | November 26th, 2024 – 10:00-5:00 pm
DECEMBER
Christmas Cup Raffle | December 2nd-21st, 2024 – All Day
Blanket Drive | December 2nd-21st, 2024 – All Day
My Wish List for Santa | December 4th, 2024 – All Day
Winter Mitten Craft | December 5th, 2024 – All Day
National Slime Day! | December 7th, 2024 – 2 pm
Christmas Cards | December 9th, 2024 – All Day
Cookie Decorating Craft | December 10th, 2024 – All Day
Sightseeing Mountains | December 11th- 14th, 2024 – All Day
Design a Horse | December 13th, 2024 – All Day
Christmas Scratch Art with Smores | December 14th, 2024 – All Day
Jolly Santa Claus Craft | December 16th, 2024 – All Day
Open House | December 17th, 2024 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Gingerbread House Craft | December 18th, 2024 – All Day
Bingo | December 18th, 2024 – 11 am
Christmas Tree Craft | December 19th, 2024 – All Day
Winter Minecraft | December 21st, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Christmas Movie Marathon | December 23rd, 2024 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
National Short Film Day | December 28th, 2024 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Storytime | Every Wednesday and Saturday – 10:00 am
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
4912 Old Canton Road,
Jackson, MS 39211
Get Directions
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
Contact Us
(601) 987-8181
Autism Resources: (601) 968-3512
morris@jhlibrary.org