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
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 3, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Back to School Bash Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:00 am - 5:45 pm | DIY Scratch Art Crafts Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Blind Date with a Book Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, August 15, 2024 9:00 am - 5:45 pm | DIY Scratch Art Crafts Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, August 17, 2024 9:00 am - 5:45 pm | Make Your Own Monster Day Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 9:00 am - 5:45 pm | National Lemonade Day Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Perler Beads Craft Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Senior Citizen Arts and Crafts Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, August 26, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Minecraft Builders Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, August 31, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Ice Cream Social Willie Morris 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
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