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Richard Wright Library

Name: Richard Wright Library
Address: 515 West McDowell Road, Jackson, MS, 39204, US

515 West McDowell Road

Jackson, MS 39204

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601-372-1621

About Richard Wright Library

The Richard Wright Library is conveniently located on McDowell Road next to Key Elementary School. Parking is available on both sides of the library building. The library was named after famed African American and Mississippi writer, Richard Wright.

For more information about services at Richard Wright, please call branch supervisor, Debra Gilbert at (601) 372-1621.

Library Hours

Monday 9 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday 9 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM - 7 PM
Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM
Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday CLOSED

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