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October Arrives with the Traditional Book Sale at Meekins

October Arrives with the Traditional Book Sale at Meekins: For decades the Friends of the Williamsburg Libraries have held a…

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Noticing the Small Things

October is here, and autumn has arrived. The sky is bright blue, sometimes populated with white pillow clouds; the leaves…

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a model of the tardis from doctor who stands open on a red patterned surface, revealing an interior design. a doctor who dvd set is visible in the background.

“Dr. Who” at Meekins

The British science-fiction television series “Dr. Who” has always had its followers. Born in 1963, the extraterrestrial Doctor had been…

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a display of books about cats is arranged on a wooden table near a window, with signs celebrating “cat month” and various cat themed decorations.

Happy Cats—A Gallery of Meekins Cats

September 2025 is Happy Cat Month—a time dedicated to celebrating the importance of our cherished companion cats. The month offers…

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9/11—We Will Not Forget You

September 11, 2001 – on this 2025 anniversary day, decades later, the Meekins Library remembers and honors the victims, families,…

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Do you Remember Sadie?

Do you remember Sadie, the much loved Meekins library cat? Sadie purred loudly when children visited—taking a break from her…

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Secret Wonders

Williamsburg is full all sorts of secret wonders. When you take a walk around town—you never know what half-hidden surprises…

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All Hallows’ Eve

All Hallows’ Eve—and the moon will be full! This blue moon (that is, the second full moon in the same…

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Len’s Fine Foods

Years ago, starting in the 1930s, it was First National, then Len’s Fine Foods. The Williamsburg Market followed in 1990…

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A Parade of Dogs at Meekins

Although Meekins had a beloved library cat, Sadie, the library has always been (well-behaved and leashed) dog friendly. Over the…

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Glimpses of Williamsburg at the Holidays

Taking a stroll through Williamsburg during the holiday season will brighten your spirits: the town snow-covered and all dressed up….

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The Many Faces of Meekins Library!

Since 1896, the Meekins Library has stood tall in the center of Williamsburg on a small rise next to the…

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