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Systemwide Closure for Independence Day on July 3-4, 2020
All branches of the Jackson Hinds Library System will be closed in recognition of Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2020 and Saturday, July 4, 2020. The branches will reopen at their scheduled hours, depending on location. For more information, call (601) 968-5825.
The Importance of the 2020 Census to Libraries
Want to know the response rate for Hinds County? Continue reading to view an interactive map. From the American Library Association: The census, conducted once every 10 years, is the constitutionally-required count of every person living in the United States. It’s a...
Beverly J. Brown Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 10:30 AM
The Beverly J. Brown Library of Byram will reopen at its temporary location behind Byram City Hall on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. This includes a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM. The address for the facility is 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS 39272. The program includes...
Carpet Cleaning Closure for Alexander Library on Saturday, June 20, 2020
The Margaret Walker Alexander Library will be closed Saturday, June 20, 2020 to allow the carpet to dry after a deep cleaning the evening of May 19. The library will reopen on Monday, June 22.
Board of Trustees Meeting at Eudora Welty Library Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM
The next Board of Trustees Meeting is Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 4:00 PM in the computer lab of the Eudora Welty Library. The board meeting is open to the public. Pursuant to the Mayor of Jackson's executive order, masks or face coverings are required to attend, and...
Juneteenth Virtual Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Watch the replay at the YouTube link below. You can also download the coloring sheets to create a Juneteenth flag at bit.ly/JntnthFlag. Watch this very special program at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 19, 2020 at BLACKFREEDOM.org, Facebook Live or at the YouTube...
Systemwide Closure for Independence Day on July 3-4, 2020
All branches of the Jackson Hinds Library System will be closed in recognition of Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2020 and Saturday, July 4, 2020. The branches will reopen at their scheduled hours, depending on location. For more information, call (601) 968-5825.
The Importance of the 2020 Census to Libraries
Want to know the response rate for Hinds County? Continue reading to view an interactive map. From the American Library Association: The census, conducted once every 10 years, is the constitutionally-required count of every person living in the United States. It’s a...
Beverly J. Brown Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 10:30 AM
The Beverly J. Brown Library of Byram will reopen at its temporary location behind Byram City Hall on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. This includes a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM. The address for the facility is 5901-B Terry Road, Byram, MS 39272. The program includes...
Carpet Cleaning Closure for Alexander Library on Saturday, June 20, 2020
The Margaret Walker Alexander Library will be closed Saturday, June 20, 2020 to allow the carpet to dry after a deep cleaning the evening of May 19. The library will reopen on Monday, June 22.
Board of Trustees Meeting at Eudora Welty Library Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM
The next Board of Trustees Meeting is Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 4:00 PM in the computer lab of the Eudora Welty Library. The board meeting is open to the public. Pursuant to the Mayor of Jackson's executive order, masks or face coverings are required to attend, and...
Juneteenth Virtual Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Watch the replay at the YouTube link below. You can also download the coloring sheets to create a Juneteenth flag at bit.ly/JntnthFlag. Watch this very special program at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 19, 2020 at BLACKFREEDOM.org, Facebook Live or at the YouTube...