Medgar Evers Library
TEMPORARY HOURS: 9 AM – 6 PM Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM Friday & Saturday
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39213-5210
Anne Sanders, MLIS, Branch Librarian
LIBRARY HOURS
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
About Medgar Evers Library
The Medgar Evers Library, which was named for the Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers, is located in northwest Jackson. A historic statue of Evers is located on the library grounds.
Annual Programs
The library also hosts the annual Juneteenth Celebration. We have Summer Reading Programs, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest, and the annual Health Fair.
Youth Programs
Story Time Wednesdays and Fantastic Friday Story Times are at 10:00 AM, as well as teen programs.
Saturday Movie Matinee
The library has a family-friendly movie screening with popcorn on Saturdays at 11:00 AM.
Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2021 - Saturday, July 31, 2021 All Day | Sesame Street: The ABC’s of COVID-19 Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Saturday, March 6, 2021 - Saturday, July 31, 2021 All Day | School & Library Book Talks! Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, May 6, 2021 - Monday, May 31, 2021 All Day | International Firefighter Day with Smokey the Bear Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, May 10, 2021 - Monday, May 31, 2021 All Day | 5-Star Review...Guess Who? Guessing Game for Tweens! Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, May 14, 2021 - Monday, May 31, 2021 All Day | It’s Craft Time! Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, May 14, 2021 - Sunday, June 6, 2021 All Day | Pre-registration for 2021 Summer Reading Program All JHLS Library Branches, Jackson MS |
| Monday, May 17, 2021 - Saturday, May 22, 2021 All Day | Honoring Emergency Medical Services Week Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Thursday, May 20, 2021 - Monday, May 31, 2021 All Day | Honoring Mental Health Month with Innovative Behavorial Services Virtual Program Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Friday, June 4, 2021 - Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | A Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Medgar Evers Library, Jackson Mississippi |
| Monday, June 7, 2021 - Friday, July 9, 2021 All Day | 2021 Summer Reading Program All JHLS Library Branches, Jackson MS |
View a calendar by month below.
All JHLS meeting rooms are temporarily unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Address
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard,
Jackson, MS 39213
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Library Hours
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