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GUEST COMMENTARY: Renovating Existing Williamsburg Library Makes More Sense

Upgrades can meet community needs with less pressure on City finances

Robert Wilson
May 20, 2025
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The Williamsburg City Council is considering building a new $26M library on the current library site. (Credit: George Arbogust, Williamsburg Independent)

First, let me make clear that I am a supporter of our library and library services in general. That having been said, I also believe that major decisions facing the City must be made with full informati…

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