Medgar Evers Library
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard
Jackson, MS 39213-5210
Anne Sanders, MLIS, Branch Manager/Librarian
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 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
NOVEMBER
2024 Preschool Caregiver Book Chat Club | November 13th, 2024 – 10:30 am
Fun with Clay (MS Museum of Art) | November 15th, 2024 – 11 am
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month | November 18th, 2024 – 10 am
Bingo for Adults | November 18th, 2024 – 10 am
Book Chat @ Your Medgar Evers Library | November 20th, 2024 – 12 pm
Paint and Sip | November 21st, 2024 (Every 3rd Thurs) – 11 am
Jewelry Making for Beginners | November 22nd, 2024 – 11 am
Everything S.T.R.E.A.M Program | Monthly Saturday November 23rd, 2024 – 3 pm
Comic club with Manny (Emmanuel) | November 23rd, 2024 – 3:00 to 4:30 pm
DECEMBER
Fun with Perler Beads | December 7th, 2024 – 3 pm
Comic club with Manny (Emmanuel) | December 7th, 2024 – 3:00 to 4:30 pm
Bingo for Adults | December 16th, 2024 – 10 am
Book Chat @ Your Medgar Evers Library | December 18th, 2024 – 12 pm
Jewelry Making for Beginners | December 20th, 2024 – 11 am
Stuffed Animal Sleepover | December 20th, 2024 – All Day
Everything S.T.R.E.A.M Program | Monthly Saturday December 21st, 2024 – 3 pm
ONGOING PROGRAM
Stress Management and Self Care | November 18th, 2024 (Every Monday) 11 am – 12 pm
Computer Basics for Absolute Beginners | Every Monday – 1 pm
Fun with KEVA PLANKS and LEGO Challenge | Every Tuesday – All Day
1 on 1 Computer Sessions | Weekly until December 16th – 3 pm
Read, Rock n’ Rhyme Story Time | Every Wednesday – 10 am
Sew It! Sewing Classes| Every Wednesday – 12 pm
Fantastic Friday Story Time | Every Friday – 10 am
Charlie Cart Program |November 22nd, 2024, (Every Other Friday) – 2:45 – 4:00 pm
Showtime Movie Matinee | Every Saturday – 1 PM
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
4215 Medgar Evers Boulevard,
Jackson, MS 39213
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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