Secret Wonders
Williamsburg is full all sorts of secret wonders. When you take a walk around town—you never know what half-hidden surprises…
All Hallows’ Eve
All Hallows’ Eve—and the moon will be full! This blue moon (that is, the second full moon in the same…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Remembering Ration Books
hen you ask what townsfolk remember about life in Williamsburg during World War II, shortages and rationing will likely be…
Parade Mystery
Who doesn’t love a parade?! Help us identify this one. No one knows exactly when the world’s first parade happened—but…
The Old Farmer’s Almanac
What does the weather look like for 2021? Will spring come soon? Some folks rely on the shadow of that…