The First Anne T. Dunphy School is Born
In 1953, there was no Anne T. Dunphy School. The total enrollment in Williamsburg schools was 496. The projected 1958…
For All Those Who Labor
Whether you work in the garden or in the kitchen, or on the farm or in the library. Whether you…
Helen E. James School—The First Shovelful for the Last Renovation 1986
The Helen E. James School was constructed in early 1914 and dedicated on September 4 of that year. Mrs. James…
Nash Hill School
The restored one room Nash Hill School sits proudly on a rise at 117 Nash Hill. Owned by the Williamsburg…
Felted Creatures
Come to the Meekins and take a peek into the library’s Cabinet of Curiosities and you will see shelves full…
The Haydenville Library Anniversary Drawing
This pen and ink sketch of the historic Haydenville Library in the center of the village was created in 1989…
An October Burgy Morning
I walk through Burgy and up Village Hill, nearly every day, and in every season. When October comes, the morning…
“Prehistoric” Meekins
125 plus years have brought many changes to our town library. Yes, the Meekins Library has been evolving for many…
The Last Golden Days of Autumn
Meekins is decked out in autumnal splendor. As October ends and November approaches, it is becoming “cozy” time—good for hanging…
Haunted Halloween at Meekins
It’s that spooky time of year—and Meekins is ready—your own haunted library. Outside in the dark, bright orange spiders crawl…
Día de Muertos at the Meekins
For many years on November 2nd, Meekins has celebrated the ancient Mexican feast known as the Day of the Dead…
The Williamsburg Veterans Memorial
November 11th is a day of remembrance, reflection, and respect. The Williamsburg Veterans Memorial is a beautiful park in the…