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Welcome to Cary Memorial Library
Library Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 | 3:00 |
| Tuesday | 2:00 | 7:00 |
| Wednesday | 1:00 | 7:00 |
| Thursday | 2:00 | 7:00 |
| 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
June 19, 2025
September 1, 2025
Summer
Hours
Summer in Wayne, what could be better.
We will be open more hours starting June 23. Please welcome our new Summer intern, Evelyn. She will be working Tuesdays and Thursdays with additional hours as needed.
June 21, 2025
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
3rd Saturday Book Sale
Williams House
If you are looking for a summer read, stop by the sale. We have a room full of fiction, alphabetized by author, from Agatha Christie to Amor Towles and put it out on a table in the living room.. If you prefer nonfiction, we have plenty of history, nature, sports, science, biography, true stories and more. We will organize the new nonfiction on the dining room table. Please come and buy some books so we can make room for new donations!
For summer projects: cook books, gardening, crafts and DIY. Also Maine books, classics and children’s books. If you can’t find the right book, perhaps a puzzle, an audio book or a DVD .. and don’t forget to check out the boutique.
We have now moved to a Monthly Book Sale held every 3rd Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.
Donations of gently used books are always welcome and you can bring them during the sale.
Library Scholarships are funded by sale proceeds and supported by your book donations.
June 23, 2025
10:15 am
Story & Craft
Weekly Event
Anne Thompson will share fun stories and crafts.
This week we will feature DRAGONFLIES.
We’ll have lots of fun holiday books out for the kids and a cute craft activity lined up.
June 2025 to
September 2025
Summer Reading Log
Kids of all Ages
Our Summer Reading Program for Kids of all ages. Kids determine their own goals with reading prizes and a coupon to Tubby’s Ice Cream.
Logs can be picked up at the library or downloaded here. (Simple instructions are on the log.)
Need reading ideas or have questions? Ask the librarian.
Click for a copy of Summer Log
June 23, 2025
1:15 pm
Book Group
Monthly Event
“A sweeping story of lifelong best friends…you will surely want to read this book. Elegantly structured, beautifully written, and altogether diverting, with a powerful message about land ownership in America.”
—Kirkus (Starred Review)
Join us to discuss the first book by Alice Elliott Dark, Fellowship Point. Dark is a past recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. She is an associate professor at Rutgers-Newark in the MFA program.
We have two lending copies. Please contact Janet Adelberg at 685-3612.
July 10, 2025
6:30 pm
Meet-A-Maine Author
Claire Hersom
Meet-A-Maine-Author Claire Hersom. Join us to welcome Winthrop writer Claire Hersom. Claire is an accomplished poet, and Smithville Junction is her first foray into writing novels. Claire will read selections and will have copies available for purchase..
Within small, close-knit towns, privacy is a rare commodity. In Smithville Junction, this held true and along with it, so did judgement. So when a newborn baby girl is shunned and given away, blamed by her father for the death of her mother, his wife; there might as well have been posters around town with his face on them for bounty. But no one knew the miracle waiting, the least expected redeemer, and the deep and muddy path to forgiveness so innocently tucked in the shadows just waiting for a hard , hard lesson to be learned. So yes, it certainly was a banner year in Smithville Junction for not minding your owndamned business.
July 5, 2025
9:00 am to Noon
First Saturday
At the Williams House
July
Hope you’ll stop by for a visit, cup of coffee or a brunch item. Browse the large half price table! We’ve got a sewing machine, a vac, games and puzzles and so much more, along with quality children’s & adult books all at bargain prices.
Hope to see you.
There will be outside seating if weather permits.
The Alice in Wonderland Room is a charming treat! To visit at other times, call the Williams House at 207 685-9550. You will hear a recorded message.
We look forward to seeing you.
July 12, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wayne
Strawberry Festival
The library will be open during the annual festival, as well as, a great booth display set up by our Friends of the Library to display the new String Happy quilt. Here’s your chance to purchase the lucky ticket for the drawing in December.
The Festival includes Artisans, Crafters, Farms, non-profits, and authors in outdoor booths.
Many food opportunities along with fun music will keep everyone in a festive mood.
Don’t forget to enter or cheer on the great Cardboard Boat Race.
July 18, 2025
9:00 am to Sold Out
FOL
Annual Pie Sale
Friends of the Library are pleased to bring out the Annual Pie Sale.
Pies lovingly prepared by fantastic Wayne bakers. Both sweet and savory pies will be on sale on the Williams House lawn at $20. each.
Pies are packaged and ready to take away starting at 9:00. Always a popular event in Wayne.
If you can’t wait, pies will be $25. before 9:00 am.
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 drawing will occur during the Wayne Stroll on December 6th.
August 16, 2025
9:00 am Start
13th Annual
5K Run Walk Stroll
The race starts and ends at Wayne Elementary School.
Fees: $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids.
Registration and release forms must be submitted to the library to partipate.
FYI: Janet Adelberg, 685-3612
The
Gathering Place
Jim Perkins and
Theresa Kerchner
The Gathering Place is a gift to the community from the family and friends of Emily Mary Maverick Perkins Harrison. Take a look at the two lovely plaques recently added. We will use it more in the warmer months but it is undeniably lovely in all light, in all seasons.
A warm thank you to all who donated to The Gathering Place. The construction costs have been completely covered. Going forward any funds donated will be used for future maintenance, as needs arise. This December image was taken by Ken Spalding.
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 have ended for the this season. It was a pleasure to make this greenery available to all visitors. See you next summer.
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
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, Maisy Daisy is now on display for the 2024 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).
Selected Photos of Cary Library, Williams House, & Special Events
Library
Williams House
Events
Cary Memorial Library News
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