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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 2, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Managing Your Mental Health Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, May 4, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Comic Book Day Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | National Have a Coke Day Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 9:00 am - 4:45 pm | Library Scavenger Hunt Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, June 3, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Fire Safety with Firefighters Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 All Day | Rover the Simulator Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Dentist and Oral Health Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, June 10, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Myrtle the Turtle Willie Morris Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, June 21, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Professor Universe 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