Free Wi-Fi is available inside and outside the library. The PASSWORD can be obtained in the library.
Welcome to Cary Memorial Library
Library Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 | 1:00 |
| Tuesday | 3:00 | 5:00 |
| Wednesday | 1:00 | 6:00 |
| Thursday | 3:00 | 5:00 |
| Friday | CLOSED | |
| Saturday | 9:00 | 3:00 |
| Sunday | CLOSED | |
Digital Services
For more information on how to access these services, please see our Digital Services page.
Upcoming Events and Activities
November 5 or 12, 2025
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Crafternoons
at the Library
Come to our Crafternoons at the library on to work with Anne Thompson to make your own gift wrap and tags for the holidays.
Please sign up at least a week in advance at the library (call the library 685-3612 or email jadelbergcml@gmail.com) so we have time to purchase the necessary materials.
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November 8, 2025
10:00 am to Sold-Out
Soup to Go
Take-away Only
The Friends of the Library are eagerly awaiting the upcoming SOUP TO GO sale, a fall Wayne tradition.
More than 10 varieties of fresh home made soup and stews will be offered in containers to take away. The Pint for $6. and Quart for $12. Each will come with fresh baked rolls. All perfect for a fall day.
The sale will be set up in the Williams House starting at 10:00am. Sale will continue until all the pots are empty.
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December 1, 2025
1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Wayne Library
Monthly Book Club
December
We are trying a variation of our monthly book group this time.
Read any of the five books in the Thursday Murder Club collection and come ready to discuss and hear about the ones you didn’t read. Titles by Richard Osman.
- The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel
- The Man Who Died Twice
- The Bullet that Missed
- The Last Devil to Die
- The Impossible Fortune
Copies are available to borrow
December 6, 9 to 2
December 7, 10:30 to 2:30
First Saturday
At the Williams House
December
All Day Brunch, Books and Boutique at this townwide celebration.
Enjoy the special sites and have lunch with us.
The Alice in Wonderland Room will be open. To visit the room at other times call 207 685-9550 or207 242-1834 to arrange.
See you at the Williams House on the first Saturday special Holiday Stroll.
As of November, 2025
Available to you
Maine Newspapers
Read for Free
The 5 major Maine newspapers are available at no cost to you through Digital Maine Library!
Read the newspapers daily (with a 1-day lag) or search for articles going back years, all without a paywall. The articles are the complete text, though they come without photos. Free online to Maine residents anywhere, anytime. https://digitalmainelibrary.org/
- Open Digital Maine Library
- Scroll down to U.S. Newsstream
- Click on Breaking News
- Click on Publications
- Enter Newspaper Name
- Click on Newspaper
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Mondays, 2025-when open
10:30 to 11:30
Monday Morning
Story & Craft Time
Come join the fun, this week-COWS
Ann Thompson presents a short story and accompanying craft each week for our youngest visitors.
Please come for this short activity. This program is offered on each Monday, following the Wayne Elementary School schedule.
Quilt
Raffle
String Happy
New Sandwich Quilters
The 35th Annual quilt made for the Cary Memorial Library by the New Sandwich Quilters.
This hefty beauty is a generous queen size and on display in the library.
Tickets are $2. each or 3 of $5.00.
The lucky winner will be drawn during the Wayne Stroll on December 6th, 1:00pm.
2024
Winter Readers’ Blog
Wayne Readers’ Recommendations
Find interesting reviews of books our community friends have enjoyed and want to recommend. Newest Blog-February 2024
If you’d like to send in a review for the next reader’s Blog, simply email it to jadelbergcml@gmail.com
Tower Garden
Our 2025 Williams House
Community Offering
The Tower Garden offerings are again available. It is a pleasure to make this greenery available to all visitors. Stop by and help yourself to some fresh lettuces.
The Tower Garden was donated by Sara Morton in memory of her grandmother Priscilla Stevenson.
September
2024
A Lovely Gift
to the Williams House Lawn
This summer a new garden volunteer, Marianne Butak, stepped up to help Jamie Ault with the Williams House Gardens. As Marianne spent time in the gardens she could see what amazing and expert work Jamie has done to design, install and maintain the plantings over the years. Jamie mentioned a bench that was once there. That inspired Marianne to be the high bidder on a lovely stone bench in the library auction, which she has bestowed in
honor of Jamie. A plaque will be added. We thank both Jamie and Marianne for their energy and generosity!
Alice Room
2025
Various Times
A town treasure. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Room project is now complete. There are 17 art panels that have been refreshed, restored, and protected. You are invited to come for a visit.
- 1st Saturdays 9:00-Noon
- By Appointment; Please call 242-1834
FOL
Open to anyone
Who loves Cary Memorial Join this remarkable group
Join us for a lively feel good time.
Helping hands always welcome. The lastest quilt, String Happy is now on display for the 2025 Raffle Quilt.
Pruning Pole
Now is the time to check your trees and bushes
Before the trees leaf out this Spring, just a reminder that the library has a pruning pole that can be borrowed.
The pole has clippers, not a blade (for safety reasons).
Views from Library
Perfect Peony Moments
Photo by Cynthia Pelliccia, Spring 2025
Selected Photos of Cary Library, Williams House, & Special Events
Library
Williams House
Events
Cary Memorial Library News
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