George W. Covington Memorial Library
🏢 Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library · Hazlehurst, Mississippi
George W. Covington Memorial Library
The George W. Covington Memorial Library is the main branch of the Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library System, anchoring library service for Copiah County from its address on South Extension Street in the heart of Hazlehurst, Mississippi.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–12pm, 12:30pm–5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–12pm, 12:30pm–5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–12pm, 12:30pm–5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–12pm, 12:30pm–5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–12pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 223 South Extension Street, HAZLEHURST, MS 39083
Phone: +1601-894-1681
Website: copjeflibrary.blogspot.com
Plus Code: 863FVJ53+39 (HAZLEHURST, MS)
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📖 About George W. Covington Memorial Library
The George W. Covington Memorial Library — also known as the Hazlehurst Public Library — is the headquarters branch of the Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library System, serving Copiah and Jefferson counties in southwest Mississippi. The building at 223 South Extension Street was constructed around 1948 and sits within the Hazlehurst Heritage District. The library holds roughly 73,660 volumes and circulates about 69,530 items per year, making it one of the more active libraries in the region relative to its service area. It hosts approximately 102 programs annually, ranging from story time for young children to job-search and career-coaching workshops for adults. The online catalog is powered by Biblionix Apollo, and Mississippi's statewide MAGNOLIA consortium gives every cardholder free access to dozens of research databases, academic journals, and digital resources. Meeting rooms, internet services, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing are all available on-site.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Main branch of the Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library System, serving Copiah and Jefferson counties in southwest Mississippi
- Building constructed around 1948 in the Hazlehurst Heritage District on South Extension Street
- Collection of roughly 73,660 volumes with annual circulation of about 69,530 items
- Approximately 102 programs per year — from toddler storytimes to adult job-search workshops
- Full MAGNOLIA access: free statewide databases, academic journals, and digital resources for all Mississippi cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Hazlehurst cardholders unlock Mississippi's statewide MAGNOLIA digital collection and more at no cost:
📚 Services
- Circulating books, audiobooks, videos, and magazines
- Meeting rooms available to community groups
- Public computers, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the library
- MAGNOLIA statewide database access
- Interlibrary loan through the Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library System
- Career coaching and job-search resources
🎸 Programs
- Story time for toddlers and young children
- Summer reading program
- Job-search and career-readiness workshops for adults
- Community events and informational programs — approximately 102 per year
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was George W. Covington, and why is the library named after him?
The library is named in memory of George W. Covington, a figure of significance to Hazlehurst and Copiah County. The memorial designation reflects the library's role as a lasting civic tribute within the community. The building has served as the regional library's flagship branch since its construction around 1948.
What is the Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library System?
The Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library is a multi-branch public library system serving Copiah and Jefferson counties in southwest Mississippi. The George W. Covington Memorial Library in Hazlehurst is the headquarters branch. The system offers a shared catalog, interlibrary loan, and coordinated programs across its service area.
Why does the library close for 30 minutes at midday on weekdays?
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break from noon to 12:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The midday break is standard for this branch. Plan your visit to arrive before noon or after 12:30 p.m. on weekdays for uninterrupted access.
What is MAGNOLIA and how do I use it with my library card?
MAGNOLIA is Mississippi's statewide digital library consortium, funded by the state Legislature to provide free online databases, academic journals, newspapers, and research tools to every resident through their public library card. As a Copiah-Jefferson cardholder, you can access MAGNOLIA from any internet connection — log in through the library's website or the MAGNOLIA portal with your card number.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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