Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library
🏢 Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library · Vicksburg, Mississippi
Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library
Founded in 1916 with Carnegie support, the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library anchors downtown Vicksburg just steps from the Mississippi River. Serving nearly 50,000 Warren County residents from its 700 Veto Street home since 1979, it stays open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and offers an active Makerspace and a noncirculating local-history collection with newspapers dating to 1825.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 700 Veto Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Phone: (601) 636-6411
Website: warren.lib.ms.us
Plus Code: 864F84W9+M3 (Vicksburg, MS)
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📖 About Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library
The Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library traces its roots to 1916, when the community opened a Carnegie-funded library at the corner of Monroe and South Streets. For decades the library operated a separate branch serving African-American residents; the two were combined in the 1970s, and in 1979 the library moved to its current downtown facility at 700 Veto Street. Governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Warren County Board of Supervisors, the library serves the roughly 50,000 residents of Warren County with a rich local-history collection, a Makerspace, and children's programming. It participates in MAGNOLIA, the Mississippi Legislature-funded consortium that gives every resident free access to more than 40 online databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1916 with Carnegie philanthropic support — one of Mississippi's oldest public libraries still at the heart of its community
- Home since 1979 at 700 Veto Street in downtown Vicksburg, close to the scenic Mississippi River
- Local-history collection with a searchable newspaper archive spanning issues back to 1825, plus genealogical resources for Warren County and the Delta
- Active Makerspace with tools and equipment for creative and hands-on projects
- Extended evening hours Monday–Thursday until 7 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Warren County cardholders can tap into Mississippi's statewide digital resources from home or the library:
📚 Services
- Local-history and genealogy collection (noncirculating) with newspapers from 1825
- Makerspace with tools for creative and hands-on projects
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Privacy booths available for study or video calls
- Children's and young-adult collections including graphic novels and audio picture books
- Interlibrary loan & community information resources
🎸 Programs
- Toddler Tuesday storytime — Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
- Wednesday Storytime — Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
- Group storytime bookings for daycares and school groups (call ahead)
- Summer Library Program
- Community events and seasonal programming (see warrenlibrary.libcal.com)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library, and what is its history?
The library was founded in 1916 with philanthropic support from Andrew Carnegie, originally housed at the corner of Monroe and South Streets. For many years it operated a separate branch serving Black residents; the two libraries were combined in the 1970s. In 1979 the library moved to its current downtown home at 700 Veto Street, where it has served Warren County's roughly 50,000 residents ever since.
What is the local history collection at the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library?
The noncirculating local history collection includes genealogical resources and a searchable newspaper archive with issues dating as far back as 1825, primarily from the Vicksburg Post and other regional publications. Materials can be printed or photocopied on site. The library can arrange research assistance — call (601) 636-6411 to plan your visit.
Does the library have a Makerspace, and what can I do there?
Yes. The Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library's Makerspace, which opened in late 2025, provides a variety of tools and equipment for creative and hands-on projects. Check the library's events calendar at warrenlibrary.libcal.com or call ahead to confirm current equipment and scheduled hours.
What free online resources come with a Warren County library card?
Your card unlocks MAGNOLIA — Mississippi's Legislature-funded consortium of more than 40 online databases available to all public library cardholders statewide. You can also access Libby/OverDrive for downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, and hoopla for on-demand movies, music, and comics with no waitlists.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.