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 | 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
May 7, 2025
6:00 pm
Lego Night
Monthly Event
Call all kids to come build with our Lego collection. Our theme will be INVENTIONS.
But Kids are free to build whatever strikes their fancy!
May 12, 2025
10:15 am
Story & Craft
Weekly Event
Anne Thompson will share fun stories and crafts.
We’ll have lots of fun holiday books out for the kids and a cute craft activity lined up.
May 12, 2025
1:15 pm
Book Group
Monthly Event
“A beautifully written book about love, loss, and community, in a setting that will feel familiar to anyone who grew up in a small, rural town. The characters are written with a loving honesty, and feel achingly real. …I just can’t recommend it enough.”—Portland Press Herald
Join us to discuss the first book by Shannon Bowing, titled The Road to Dalton. It is a gem, told in letters. Shannon Bowing will be coming to Cary Library in August for an author talk.
We have two lending copies. Please contact Janet Adelberg at 685-3612.
May 17, 2025
1:00 pm
Meet a A
Maine Author
Meet-a-Maine Author with Laurel Dodge, author of The Buoyant Letters of Mimsy Bell.
We are pleased to introduce Laurel Dodge who will be discussing her first novel.
Menotomy, a small, unassuming town in the western mountains of Maine, has nothing much to distinguish it except the great, wild, murderous river that flows through it, and the fact that it was the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll star Mimsy Bell.
Laurel will have offer copies for purchase.
May 17, 2025
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
3rd Saturday Book Sale
Williams House
You will have even more opportunities to find a used book.
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.
May 24, 2025
9:00 am to SOLD OUT
3rd Annual FOL
Spring Plant & Bake Sale
Friends of the Libray presents our much anticipated Spring Plant Sale and assorted items fresh-made from Wayne bakers.
June 7, 2025
9:00 am to Noon
First Saturday
At the Williams House
June
The WH BOUTIQUE many gently used household items, garden treasures, jewelry and more…come take a look. BRUNCH goodies will include 2 quiches, scones, Apple Shed croissants, and a few surprises to go with your coffee or tea. BOOKS galore-including children’s -another great gift idea. Look forward to you dropping by- meet a friend!
Weather permitting, we will have outdoor tables set up–come enjoy.
The Alice in Wonderland room will be open. 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.
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.
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 2024 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
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.
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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