300 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Margaret Walker Alexander Library
2525 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209-7030
The Margaret Walker Alexander Library, conveniently located on Robinson Street, is named for Mississippi author, Margaret Walker Alexander, author of the novel Jubilee and poetry book For My People, among other books. The library houses the Margaret Walker African American Literature Center which contains a wide variety of literature and books about the African American cultural experience. The library features a rain forest-themed area for children and several exhibit cases about the life and work of Margaret Walker Alexander.
Please note our new hours effective 10/10/16
Monday 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday CLOSED