About Us

Select a topic below.

About Library System

We provide public library service to urban metropolitan Jackson and Hinds County Mississippi, the state capital. Our goal is to provide quality service through our 14 locations. Look for a history timeline on our website in the near future.

Mission Statement

Connecting communities to a world of information.

Our Team

Learn more here about our talented library team that operates JHLS.

Meet the Team

Board of Trustees

Board meetings are usually held at 4:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding June and December. Meetings are usually held at the Eudora Welty Library. Meetings are open to the public.

Board Members

Our Policies

The Jackson Hinds Library System has listed all of its available policies for you to review. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Policies

Community Links

Jackson Hinds Library System provides community links into the greater Jackson, Mississippi area. If you would like to be added, contact us.

View Links

Employment Opportunities

View our available employment opportunities and apply online. All available job listings for the Jackson Hinds Library System will be posted here.

View Job Openings

Friends of the Library

Learn more about the friends of Jackson Hinds Library System.

Learn More

Donate to JHLS

Donate to the Jackson Hinds Library System via PayPal.

Donate Now

Contact JHLS

Looking to contact a specific Jackson Hinds Library System department? Maybe you just want to send us a quick message? Use our online contact form today.

Contact Form

Looking for a program?

Search Here

Latest News

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

  • Library's Lovers Month | Medgar Evers Library on February 1-28
  • Celebrating Black History Month |Medgar Evers Library February 1-28
  • Paint and Sip | Medgar Evers Library February 20th @ 11 AM
  • Black History Presentation: The Mississippi Plan and The New Jim Crow | M.W. Alexander Library February 25th @ 5 PM
  • Black History Presentation: A Prince Among Slaves | M.W. Alexander Library February 27th @ 5 PM

UPCOMING CLOSURES

TBA

ONGOING EVENTS

  • Washout!: Art Program | Beverly J. Brown (Byram) every Wed. @ 4 PM
  • Treasure Chest Story Time Adventures | M.W. Alexander Library every Tues. @ 10 AM
  • Chess Club | M.W. Alexander Library every Wed. @ 4 PM
  • Crochet Club | M.W. Alexander Library every 2nd & 4th Sat. @ 9:30 AM
  • Cooking Matters Classes (Evers) | Medgar Evers Library every Tues. @ 11 AM
  • Baby Lap Sit & Toddler Time | Quisenberry Library every Tues. @ 9 AM
  • Teen Club | Quisenberry Library every Tues. & Thurs. @ 3:45 PM
  • The Literacy Club  | Quisenberry Library every Mon & Wed. @ 4:30 PM
  • S.T.R.E.A.M: Saturdays | Evelyn Taylor Majure Library (Utica) every Sat. @ 10 AM
  • Paint and Sip | Medgar Evers Library on Thursdays every 2 weeks @ 1 PM
  • Fun with Keva Planks | Medgar Evers Library every Sat. All Day
  • Crafty Creations for Adults | Medgar Evers Library every Thurs. @ 11 AM
  • It's Sew Easy: Beginner's Sewing Class | Medgar Evers Library every Wed. @ 11 AM
  • Adult Day Out at the Library | Ella Bess Austin Library (Terry) every 2nd Tues & Thurs each month @ 10 AM
  • 12 Under Your Wings | Ella Bess Austin Library (Terry) every Sat. @ 9 AM
  • Afternoon Chess Club | Raymond Public Library every Mon. @ 3 PM
  • Marcel the Camel Story Time | Beverly J. Brown Library (Byram) every Tues. @ 4 PM
  • Story time with Uncle Story | Bolden/Moore Library every 2nd Wed. @ 10 AM
  • Everything S.T.R.E.A.M | Medgar Evers Library every Sat. @ 3 PM
  • Fantastic Friday Story Time | Medgar Evers Library every Fri. @ 10 AM
  • Read, Rock n' Rhyme Story Time | Medgar Evers Library every Wed. @ 10 AM
  • Let's Read Together! Family Literacy Program | Medgar Evers Library every Mon. & Fri. @ 3:30 PM
  • Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners  | Medgar Evers Library every Mon. @ 1 PM
  • After School Homework Help | Ella Bess. Austin Library (Terry) from Mon. - Thurs. @ 4:15 PM
  • Tech Drop-In Help| Evelyn Taylor Majure Library (Utica) every Tues. & Thurs. @ 10 AM

Follow Us on Social Media

Share This