Yarn Spinners

Sunday, October 13, 4:00- 5:30 PM

Needleworkers knit, crochet, and chat. All are encouraged to attend this monthly program for experience, instruction, and inspiration. 

All needleworkers are welcome.

Friends of the Williamsburg Libraries Book Sale

Saturday, Oct. 12 & Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:00 AM - 2:00 P.M.

100s of books for kids and adults! Stock up!  Rain or shine under the big tents on the Meekins Library lawn. 

9 am - 2 pm
on the lawn!

Chess Club

Tuesday, October 15, 6:00-7:30pm

Stop into Meekins on Tuesday evenings to play some chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome.

 

Meekins Book Club

Monday, October 28, 6:00 PM

The Meekins Book Club is a monthly program. We generally read compelling, critically acclaimed, recently published books. Our current read is The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. Copies of our current book are available at Meekins.

Please call, stop by or email meekinsbooks@cwmars.org for more information, suggestions, or to register for this month's meeting. For mature readers.

Halloween Celebration

Thursday, October 31, 6:00 P.M.

Don't forget to visit Meekins this Halloween! Families can stop by and enjoy a not-so-spooky craft and light refreshments. Trick-or-treaters & costumes are encouraged!

 

Memoir Writing: What's Your Story?

Saturday, October 26, 12:30 - 2:00 PM

Join us for this writing workshop led by Lara Tupper. We all have stories to tell. Pick up the pen and get started in this guided workshop with simple writing prompts.

Learn practical tips for sustaining a writing habit you can stick with and enjoy. No prior writing experience necessary. All adults are welcome to attend.

Registration required. Call us at 413-268-7472, email us at meekins@cwmars.org, or stop by the desk to sign up. 

 

 

Keeping Your Family Papers

Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 P.M.

Do you have family papers, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, or books that you want to keep safe for the next generations? Meekins Archivist Daria D’Arienzo will talk about the “enemies” that threaten the longevity of your family materials and offer some simple recommendations for keeping them organized and safe overtime.

This short presentation will be “show and tell” with actual materials serving as examples.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a family item for review by the Archivist.

Register at meekinsbooks@cwmars.org or call Daria at 413-268-7472

Art Exhibition: In Memoriam

Reception: Sunday, October 20, 2:00 P.M.

The October exhibit in the Neil Hammer Gallery will be photos in honor of (and by) Harry Abraham who passed away in December of 2022, brother of Williamsburg resident, Judith Abraham.

Harry was the director of educational media for the national Fire Prevention Association. He was also an avid photographer of the natural world. He had a keen eye for birds and dragonflies and also loved geometric patterns and portraiture.

The reception will be held on Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 P.M.