Free Wi-Fi is available inside and outside the library. The PASSWORD can be obtained in the library.
Library Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 | 1:00 |
| Tuesday | 3:00 | 5:00 |
| Wednesday | 1:00 | 7:00 |
| 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
The
Gathering Place
In memory of their daughter, Emily
Jim Perkins and Theresa Kerchner
During the past three years, many outdoor gatherings have been held under the Cary Library’s white pop-up tents. Children, visitors, civic committees, and long-time library patrons have met under the tents and have appreciated being amidst the library gardens, visiting with one another, and enjoying the views of Androscoggin Lake.
In memory of their daughter Emily, Jim Perkins and Theresa Kerchner offered to raise funds to build a permanent outdoor structure to replace the temporary tents – a Gathering Place. This structure, built with Maine wood and stone and beautifully framed by sky and water, is a gift to the community from Emily’s family and friends and honors her love for her hometown of Wayne and her legacy as a writer, avid reader, and farmer.
The stone floor is in and it is fabulous. Finishing touches happening as Fall unfolds. We are so grateful for all the generous donations made by family and the Wayne community in memory of Emily Perkins.
Our sincerest thank you to everyone who donated — we do hope that you will visit soon.
September 9
10:00 am
Mondays
with Anne Thompson
Weekly Story & Craft Time with our wonderful volunteer. She will bring a surprise activity each week. All are welcome
Preschool kids are invited to share a story followed by a simple craft project.
Note time change
September 7, 2024
9:00 am to NOON
1st Saturdays at the
Williams House
We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 9 to noon. A warm welcome and coffee and delicious bakery goodies from our talented and dedicated bakers await.
The Cary Library’s silent auction was a terrific success. The silent auction team has taken down their displays and handed the items over to the winning bidders. We will be reviewing boutique items and setting up new displays. Do visit, have a coffee and a bun, find a book, check out the boutique.
The Alice in Wonderland will be open. For a visit at other times call the Cary Memorial Library 685-3612.
September 10, 2024
6:30 pm
Great Plains-A Portrait
at Wayne Community Church
In August 2024, Lloyd Irland took a trip through the Great Plains — a world utterly unlike Maine. It took him from La Junta, Colorado, to the Missouri breaks, and on to the Mandan Villages in North Dakota. He went part way on dirt roads, and deliberately avoided people. Two of his brothers came along. Irland is in his 6th year as selectman in Wayne.
Co-Sponsored by the Cary Memorial Library and the Wayne Community Church. All welcome, please join us.
September 12, 2024
4:00 pm
Brenda E. Smith
Becoming Fearless
A local book group, the Wayne-Winthrop Women’s Book Group, has invited Brenda E. Smith of Belfast, Maine, to talk to us about her recent book, Becoming Fearless: Finding Courage in the African Wilderness. This will take place at the Cary Library.
“Spellbound by wanderlust after working as a whitewater river guide, Brenda has lived, worked, or traveled in over forty countries.”
In Becoming Fearless “Brenda Smith reluctantly embarks on a rafting trip through a vast Tanzanian game reserve…her greatest challenge is a profound inner journey— a courageous transformation as she uncovers the internal source of her fears and discovers the personal strength to do anything.” Janet Cowperthwaite will introduce Brenda Smith. We extend an invitation to join us to local book groups or interested readers.
Two lending copies are available.
September 16, 2024
1:15 pm
Book Group
Monthly Event
From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.
If you are interested in attending via Zoom, please contact Janet Adelberg at 685-3612.
Friends of the Library
Quilt Raffle
Our 2024 Offering
Maisy Daisy
New Sandwich Quilters of Wayne have completed their latest quilt, Maisy Daisy.
Friends of the Library offer this quilt to support the library. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
The 2024 Friends of the Library Raffle Quilt is the 34th benefit quilt that the New Sandwich Quilters have made for Wayne’s Cary Memorial Library. It is machine pieced and quilted, and measures 88″ x 90″ (generous queen). The pattern is called Maisy Daisy. It is a string quilt, made with 1.5″ pieces of fabric from the members of the group. These fabrics, from group members past and present, mean that many memories are stitched into the quilt.
The Friends of the Library will be selling raffle tickets ($2.00/each or 3/$5.00) up until the Holiday Stroll on December. 7, 2024. Purchase some tickets and support the work of these talented ladies as well as the Cary Memorial Library. And cross your fingers that you’ll be the lucky winner of Maisy Daisy.
Tower Garden
Our 2024 Williams House
Community Offering
Check out the Tower Garden located on the Williams House patio. It is lush with a variety of lettuces just waiting to be picked and is intended for the community to enjoy. Please pick some so the plants will continue to flourish. If it is a mature head of lettuce, take it all. Hope you’ll continue to visit as the offerings will continue to change over the summer.
The Tower Garden was donated by Sara Morton in memory of her grandmother Priscilla Stevenson.
Alice Room
2024
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.
Occasional Dates
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Lego
Night
Calling all kids who enjoy creative projects.
Kids who love to build with Legos are welcome to come build with their friends. Join us for a story and snack, and then some creative fun. Great for ages 4-gr. 5, more or less. We provide all the Legos.
See postings for next meeting
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).
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
Selected Photos of Cary Library, Williams House, & Special Events
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