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…
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…
(Unfortunately) The Meekins Market Skipped 13: Looking Back!
The Meekins Market, the library’s now decade-old holiday tradition, skipped its 13th year—COVID saw to that. In November 2008, the…
The Haydenville Library
The Haydenville Library is one of the smallest library buildings in Massachusetts. It was built in 1899 and dedicated on…
Ten Months Inside Meekins: What Went On In 2020?
Even during the time of COVID, the Meekins was abuzz with activity. E-books, e-audio books and access to Acorn TV…
Inside and Outside the “New” Meekins
The original granite Putnam & Bayley Meekins Library was built in 1896 and remains an iconic structure in the center…
Look Up, Look Down—A Stroll Inside Meekins
The wonderful Meekins Library is full of surprises! Strolling all around inside the Library there is so much to see—not…
It’s Story Time!
Do you remember story time at the Meekins Library? Did you come with your parents or siblings to listen to…
A Little Bit of Scotland at Meekins
Have you ever looked up the steps to the entryway of the original 1896 Meekins Library building? Flanking the big…
Window Art
Look closely at the windows of the original 1896 Meekins Library and what do you see? Beautiful leaded stained-glass transoms…
Peek Into the Picture Book Room
Bring your kids or your grandkids or just yourself and come on into the cool, comfortable Meekins and explore the…
An Artist’s Perspective of Meekins
The Meekins Library often appears in photographs of Williamsburg’s town center, but not very often in paintings. Hanging on the…