Williamsburg's Potential Cost to Build and Furnish New Library Approaches $30M

City Council reviews recommendations and public feedback after James City County and York County recently backed away from downtown project

At its August 11, 2025 work session, Williamsburg City Council reviewed an updated proposal for a new downtown library with total costs estimated at up to $30 million, including $26 million for construction and $4 million for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. No action was taken and no timeline was set for further review of the project by Council. (Courtesy Hourigan / Tymoff-Moss Architects)