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
February 7, 2026
9:00 am – Noon
1st Saturday
Williams House
Our first Saturday event for 2026.
Come join the first Saturday fun; enjoy coffee and a pastry or quiche, visiting with old and new friends and browsing the books and boutique items. We have an eclectic mix of gently used and new items. Come check out some recently received things; a bunny cookie jar, a lovely set of Lustreware, opera gloves, a great variety of purses and lots of new jewelry. Look for “a Valentine sprinkling” throughout the boutique.
There will be a half price table.
Do drop by.
The Alice in Wonderland room will be open. To visit the room at other times, call 207 242-1834.
February 9, 2026
1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Library Book Group
Every Month-Join Us
Join us for this month’s selection, Small Things like These by Claire Keegan
“Small Things Like These is a hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time. Claire Keegan’s sentences make my heart pound and my knees buckle and I will always read everything she writes.”—Lily King, author of Writers & Lovers
Copies are available at the library.
February 11, 2026
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Crafternoon
Join Us
Join us for this month’s selection, Valentine.
Valentine crafts–tiny heart-shaped books, gift bags/boxes, valentines with M&Ms and Smarties, and some creative non-candy valentine ideas using things from the dollar store.
Anne Thompson will show us how to create and share.
Please call (207-685-3612)-to pre-register, so we know what materials to have on hand.
February 14, 2026-NEW
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Native American Music & Storytelling
Valentine Day Special
We are delighted to host Scott “Smoking Bear” Edwards. (Sound familiar? He performed for AAH this Fall and there were compliments galore.)
His deeply personal and expressive style honors his Native American heritage. Scott specializes in hand-crafted flutes and is a passionate advocate for preservation of traditional Native American flute music. His music and storytelling are deeply spiritual and build an emotional connection with the listener. Visit his youtube channel: to learn more:
https://youtu.be/vULu1bmQPl0?si=FGtv5X7m4qO4Arez
All welcome to this free program–a cabin fever reliever we hope!
February 21 & 28, 2026
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Library Used Book Sale
at Williams House
Mass market paperbacks are 50¢ each. Young readers’ paperbacks are 25¢ each or 5 for a $1.00.
DVDs, audio books, puzzles and boutique finds also for sale.
Book sale proceeds fund Cary Memorial Library scholarships to Maranacook seniors.
On January 20, 2026
Afternoon Delight
Maine Library Tour
How many can you visit?
CML had the honor of a library visit by Matrasa and Tilldin Bellegarde of Dixfield.
This energenic duo are embracing the challenge of visiting every library in Maine.
They took the tour of all parts of the library, including an elevator ride and a cozy book reading.
We wish them safe travels and pleasant visits. (We were #92).
February 28, 2026
9:00 am – Noon
Outdoor Gear
Borrow at the Library
New Community Gear Library, a project of The Steve DeAngelis Community Fund.
This is a new community program designed to encourage and support local outdoor recreational activities and enjoyment of our trails and lakes during all of Maine’s seasons. A partnership of The Steve DeAngelis Community Fund and our local library, with support from a Natural Resources Council of Maine grant.
The Gear Library Trailer will be available in Wayne on the 4th Saturday of the month.
The check out period is for one month and may be returned to Fayette, Readfield, Mt. Vernon, Manchester, and Wayne.
- Ice Skates
- Nordic skis
- Snow shoes
- Ice fishing traps
In partnership with four local town libraries, and with financial support from a Natural Resources Council of Maine “Sustainable Maine Libraries” grant, the CGL equipment trailer will rotate through the towns and be located at a local library one Saturday morning each month year round for gear library card holders to check out gear. The CGL trailer schedule will be as follows:
- 1st Saturday of each month, 9am-12noon, Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette
- 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am-12noon, Readfield Community Library in Readfield
- 3rd Saturday of each month, 9am-12noon, Dr. Shaw Memorial Library in Mt. Vernon
- 4th Saturday of each month, 9am-12noon, Cary Memorial Library in Wayne
A volunteer from The Steve DeAngelis Community Fund will be available at the trailer to help borrowers select the correct size equipment for use.
Items may be checked out and returned to any one of the 4 participating libraries, regardless of your town of residence. Interested residents may apply for a Community Gear Library card at any one of the 4 libraries. All card holders will sign a liability waiver on the card application form. Youth under 18 interested in borrowing equipment will need a parent/guardian to sign their card application.
For more information, contact Melissa Small, Library Director at Readfield Community Library 207-685-4089 or librarydirector@readfieldmaine.gov or Steve DeAngelis, President of The Steve DeAngelis Community Fund at steve@stevedfund.org.
FOL
Friends of the Library
Note from Our
Chairperson
Happy New Year! I wanted to take a few minutes to acknowledge and celebrate some of what the Friends of the Library accomplished in 2025. This group is very important to the ongoing work of the Cary Memorial Library through fundraising that supports a variety of programs and projects at the library. Thanks to the generosity of the New Sandwich Quilters and the many people who sold raffle tickets here and there, the quilt raffle generated $1246. Soup-To-Go sold out in less than two hours and raised $831. Many thanks to the organizers, the soup makers, the bread/rolls bakers, and the kitchen crew. The December Pop-Up Shop in the library made $701, more than double what came in any recent year. Wow! Thanks go out here to the folks who put the display together and kept it restocked and to the many people who generously donated items for the sale. I don’t have the totals handy but the plant sale Memorial Day weekend and the late summer pie sale also contributed many more dollars toward meeting our fundraising goals. None of these events would be possible without your work and support. Thank you!
Please put Monday April 20th on your 2026 calendar when the Friends of the Library will hold our Spring Planning Meeting at 4 PM at the library. At that time, we’ll review the events of 2025-2026 thus far, review our goals, and begin planning the usual activities for a busy spring, summer, and fall. I hope you’ll join us. Meanwhile, enjoy the winter break!
Anne Thompson, Chairperson, FOL
p.s.: For Valentine’s Day I’m putting together a quick and easy event for February at the library. There will be truffles in gift boxes and more Blind Date with a Book packages. Please let Janet or me know if you’d like to help fill boxes or wrap books at the library on Saturday February 7th. I’ll be there from 9-11. Thanks. Anne
Mondays, 2026-when open
10:00 to 11:00
Monday Morning
Story & Craft Time
Please come for this short activity. This program is offered on each Monday, following the Wayne Elementary School schedule.
Join Anne Thompson and the Pooh Bear kids for this fun learning activity. Kids hear a short story, maybe sing a song or do a fingerplay, then enjoy a simple craft. Great time to swap out books, play around the train table and make new friends. All welcome.
Story & Craft Time for Kids happens every Monday at 10am. (Babies thru pre-K welcome.)
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
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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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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